Why your brain won't let go of clutter

Discover the psychological reasons behind why your brain won't let go of clutter. Explore how decluttering can lead to a clearer mind and a more organized life.

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[justnoticing]

Thanks for telling us about the reasons our brains want to hold onto clutter.. Me and my husband are in the middle of downsizing for a move from a large family home to a much smaller apartment. We have sold, given away and thrown out so many thing but we would like to move and live going forward with even less. You are so good at explaining these difficult concepts and giving examples that make it easier to understand. You have helped us to declutter a lot deeper and have given us strategies so that we can stay focused on the positive reasons for letting go that make decluttering and living with less so much easier.

[bEverCurious]

If you offered me an all expenses paid holiday vs the money to plan my own, I'd prefer the first option, not because I fear the loss of the cash, but because giving me the money means I have the added work and stress of researching where to go, how to get there, things to do while there.

[mkgabq]

Boy, are you smart❗I actually understood the Prospect theory, too. Will start working on my perceptions & rationalizations!

[Jane-tqix]

When I have a donation pile, I'll take back the items that hurt the most and still donate the items that hurt the least.

I have a hard time letting go. I think the primary issue was always having people take things away from me. So if I have something, it's mine, and I won't let it go. I know I cam declutter, I just have to tell myself "It's ok! You don't need (for ex ample) 100 stuffed animals. Someone else can enjoy it more".

[willieboy]

6:04 losing a c note, the same thing applies to losing friends the first one stings a bunch, as we learn in age it isnt any easier but we cope better!

[daryljohnson]

I wonder how this ties in with trauma being a cause of clutter?

[sandysmom]

This explains a lot. Why I so picky and can’t decide that quick on anything . Maybe that’s good I dk . But I am the chief home decorator and we needed new furniture I went around for three years, actually over three . But now I think I know exactly what I want to do with our style . So maybe it’s good I’ve waited so long to decide . Idk . Lol 😂

[norez]

This is such a valuable, informative and well planned video. Great smart content in the realm of other videos feeling basic and like a broken record. Well done 👍🏼

[carolyn]

Very interesting info to understand why we don't let go. I have pushed through it and definitely appears to be out of sight out of mind ❤

[evalindell]

Brilliant Mia! To explain this in such a way that it is easy to understand is brilliant! I had several aha moments even if I do not have much stuff. It explains why some people have such a hard time letting go of things they don’t use! I have never understood that!

[carlienvandernet]

Another great video with insights on how the brain works. Thanks 🧡

[PlantHoardingAdventures]

❤love all of this info! It really helps me be more rational when I start to act irrational over stuff 😅

[randomharts]

This was an amazing video…love all the research and time you spent on this topic. Makes lots of sense❤

[jennyjenkins]

Thanks for all the research you put into making this informative video!

[EllenFriel-fn]

I never liked the car crash verses plane crash analogy because in my opinion the odds of surviving a car crash outweigh the odds of surviving a plane crash.

[judysbakeryandtestkitchen]

What kind of gloves are those? I’d like to get them.

[nellautumngirl]

Not to get too dark but this even explains crimes.. Someone in fear of losing everything they have..

[butterfliesrainbows]

Valuable video, thank you, Mia!

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