Mindblowing Strategy for Minimalism, Decluttering, and Intentional Living

Today I want to share a lesson that I learned in grad school that applies to decluttering, minimalism, and intentional living.

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[debbieabbott]

I am an impulsive person that struggles with the concept of practising delayed gratification. It’s easy to give into the impulses that lead to immediate satisfaction (sometimes this may mean avoiding something I don’t want to confront), but most often the choice to take the instant reward has ramifications for the future that don’t help me to achieve my long term goals. I now challenge myself constantly about my choices and whether they are going to help my future self. It’s not always easy, but I’m hoping it’s a skill that will improve over time and become part of who I am and how I live my life.

[maureenmccrackin]

Excellent video! I think we also have to keep in mind that when we focus on the short term we are also just postponing the inevitable. It's not going to magically resolve itself. It's probably easier to deal with the emotional impact in bite-sized pieces rather than to have to deal with it ALL in the future when we likely be overwhelmed by all and may not have the same emotional strength. Perhaps we should look at dealing with stuff now as a gift to our future selves.

[KerraBolton]

There is a wonderful strategy popularized by Suzy Welch, called 10-10-10. You think about decisions (small and large) in terms of 10 minutes, 10 months, and 10 years. It has helped me take the emotion and urgency out of decisions and fears. Thank you for this excellent video.

[lorireeve]

I really appreciate and enjoy your sweet, relaxing, informative, and encouraging videos.
I am so glad that you asked at the END of this video for us to click the Like button. I think that in many of your earlier videos, you would mention that at the beginning but I would forget to click after listening. So, thank you for making it easier to do.

[margaretmydear]

I can definitely relate to holding back for fear of doing or saying something wrong. I have to remember that the more I practice speaking up, the easier it will be in the future. Thinking about the short-term vs. long-term consequences and results is helpful, thank you!

[spookyvillevideo]

Everytime I watch one of your videos I declutter a few items. Just now was 4 swords and 2 tri pods. Thanks

[emilyyoung]

I never comment on videos but I had to come here to thank you. At the beginning of the video I had no idea how you were going to tie that idea into decluttering but as i listened I thought about all the ways I hold myself back, not in terms of anxiety but in terms of procrastination. I have ADD and I often have a hard time sticking with anything but framing my decisions on my overall goals makes it much easier to push through. Thank you!

[capturedbyannamarie]

I find even if I immediately regret it I often forget about it later. But for me the benefit of having and owning less matters more than the item.

[Aleatoire]

Oh I felt this hard! When I was in grad school my supervisor wanted all of us to ask a question whenever we had a guest speaker, even if we thought our question was "dumb" or we "had nothing to say." I'm super grateful for her pushing us to take up space and share our thoughts, and I'd do well to remember the lesson the further I get from that time in my life.

[bex]

This made a lot of sense Aline and I can really relate to what you were saying about focusing on the short term discomfort or potential embarrassment rather than the long term goals/benefits - I've done the former so many times in my life and then always regret not speaking up/ miss out on an opportunity to gain confidence or put my thoughts out there. I'm getting better but it's taken me until my late 40s so thank you for sharing, your thoughts and insights make all the difference ❤️

[champ]

I’m new. I had to
Subscribe on the mental approach or roadblocks that you share. Thank you!! Clutter starts in the mind first

[ailemasvega]

First video I've seen of your channel, and I'm loving it. Telling that anecdote really helped getting across tge message. Def will check your other stuff.

[DuvaLH]

Thanks for sharing your brilliance with us.

[allthingsiro]

This was such an insightful video. Thank you for sharing it!!

[maryb-h]

Thanks for this...the hook was 'always saying Sorry' oh yes, I'll get there eventually!

[Lin-]

What a wise pep talk that I really needed!

[laurenmanley]

This is so good! My daughter has anxiety disorder and avoids things she's having a hard time with. She's 18. Going to college. Sometimes I don't know how to help her...

[laina-brown]

I have definability spent a lot of time holding back because of fear of feeling shameful. It is so hard to put yourself out there when what you say can't be taken back.

[athanasiapipiki]

Your videos are always amazing 😊😊 I learn so much from you in each one of them....you are a wonderful friend a million miles away my dearest 🥰🥰🌷🌷🌷🌺🌸🌸💮🌼🌼

[ChrissyChrissyChrissy]

Excellent perspective... definitely going to share this one :)