Less is More

With the busiest time of the year upon us, our minds and spaces quickly become overcrowded with clutter. This clutter can immediately cause you to feel overwhelmed, disorganized, and anxious. Decluttering is a powerful practice that can transform not only your physical space but your mental space too.

Decluttering gives you a sense of confidence and purpose. Transforming a messy room into an organized space will make you feel accomplished and melt away anxiety. In addition, the act can be an energizing activity you take on with a loved one, taking you on a journey down memory lane. Finding long lost treasures from your past is always so much fun!

Although decluttering physical space is helpful, decluttering your mind is even more important. This may sound like an abstract ideal, but it’s much easier to do than you think! To start, set priorities. What matters most to you in life; what are your long-term goals? Put these at the top of your list and set action goals to achieve these. Keep a journal. It’s an excellent way to relax your mind and organize your thoughts and feelings. Learn to let go. Let go of negative thoughts and forgive yourself and others for mistakes. Be decisive. When you put off making decisions your brain becomes overwhelmed by the clutter. Simply making decisions will help you feel more at peace and give you less to worry about.

Start small. Organize one desk drawer, one closet shelf. Make a list of priorities. Start a journal. Conquer the holiday season with a clear mind and space!

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