10 Compelling Reasons to Reduce the Clutter In Your Life

Do you consider yourself a cluttered person? Or maybe you just need some motivation to get started. If so, here are my 10 best reasons to challenge your thinking - the 10 best reasons I rely on to keep myself motivated to minimize.

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[Sabiha-]

Why is it after watching Joshua that I feel like getting up and do some decluttering 😂

[simply.clutterfree]

The WEIGHT of clutter is accurate! You're so right. It's a true burden and obstacle to living the life we dreamed of. The more I declutter, the more I want gone! If I don't want to dust it - it needs to go! ❤

[parkerposey]

1- Everything adds clutter
2-Limited potential
3-Visual clutter
4-Postponed decisions
5-Remove non-essentials
6-Calm & rest
7-Your children are watching
8-Gratitude for what remains
9-Strengthens consumer culture
10-You deserve it
More peace & joy🦋

[Mcarp_]

The biggest reason for me was the time saved by the ease of cleaning up with less. Everyone always comments that my kitchen is so clean, but that’s only because it takes all of 5-10 minutes for me to wash all the dishes from a meal, wipe down the counters and table, and run a vacuum/mop if needed. I don’t have dozens of objects to work around and all countertop appliances are stored until they are needed. All that time saved is time I get to spend making memories with my toddler!

[Au-]

“ accumulation of goods is often mistaken for success” 👏👏Yes!!

[kensiblonde]

I very seriously thought I was getting early dementia because despite living in a one bedroom apartment I was constantly losing and misplacing things. After declutterring and organizing I realized I’m fine. 😂

[mtnshelby]

I moved and decluttered "family heirlooms." It's time to stop that generational clutter mindset. When it comes to the family china for example...If you don’t use it, love it, get rid of it.

[elizajanica]

I'm moving soon, I'll be downsizing to a smaller home. I'm in the process of get rid of things I don't use. Your videos are so helpful.

[georgeedward]

Clutter is a deadbeat roommate that sits around the apartment all day and stiffs you for the rent.

[jessiejohnson]

I'm a tenant, and I move quite often. I enjoy seeing and exploring new places, but every time, I'm stressed out weeks before the move. I need to do most of it myself, and it is exhausting to pack and carry all stuff.
I gave away my old heavy sofa, and from now on, I will only buy lightweight, small furniture and only if I really need it.
It feels like my things are holding me back in this house where I don't enjoy living anymore.
It would be such a freeing feeling to make moving become easier. If it would be more like checking out of a hotel room with a few extra bags and boxes.

[KarronAngel]

I enjoy taking a full bag to the charity shop much more than buying something to bring home. Its like my new hobby. If i dont love it or use it, its going out of the door. x

[juliacarey]

Joshua, you will always be my hero and mentor. I watched this video last night, and this morning I began sweeping and mopping my floors. I also cleaned my bathroom with the exception of the tub which I will do later. Ever since I moved away from home in 1985 I've had a housekeeper. I hate to clean, and that comes from being rebellious as a teenager. A few months ago I was approached by one of the ladies at church to either vacuum the church or clean the bathrooms. I'm not a member, and I really didn't feel obliged, but I accepted the job of bathrooms. I enjoy it! I stuck with it and a few weeks ago got a key to the church so I can go in whenever I want. I'm 72 now with arthritic hands and a stiff knee, however doing this has expanded to my own home. I'm saving $65/month by cleaning myself. And this past month I was able to save $800 from my Social Security. Yay for me!

[Weltliteratur-]

This is THE best Anti-Clutter speech I have ever seen; and I have seen a ton in the last months on my journey to a calm and purposeful way of life. Thank you so much, dear Joshua. 💐

[l.d.d.]

I have been decluttering for some time now, thank you ever so

[SophiaDaoPh]

Thank you, have to keep coming back to your channel for a good reality check and reminder

[DDartlover]

I like to paint and read. So I keep those things, and not as much other stuff. It’s very satisfying. But puzzling to some.

[curtislake]

# 9 really hit me, I think I am doing well in our excessive consumer culture, but I have a hard time getting rid of the things I already have, even if I don't use them. Thank you for the reminder, it's time to do another purge and get closer to a decluttered life.

[virginiakoffke]

On the path for sometime now to reducing my 'stuff'. As I do more it feels great, lighter. My biggest challenge is finding 'homes' for the things I no longer want or need. Charity shops do not want 'everything'. The journey is worthwhile but it takes more time than I initially thought.

[ritasmoot]

I need this one on REPEAT!! Thank you 🙏.

Definitely rewatching!!

[LoveThemWell]

Always thankful for these reminders! So true and important for the goal of a peaceful home. (And I guess I should clean my toaster at some point…had never really thought about it till this video, ha!)