We hang on to things because we keep them for some non-existent hypothetical future. How is that story serving you? If it's making you leap for joy, then great, hold on to your stuff. You never build a passionate adventurous life off of just in case. So what are the things that are non-essential, but add value to your life? The minimalist can identify those by identifying the third category.
The Minimalists talk about how to decide what to get rid of. Listen to all two hours of episode 363 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.
Discussed in this episode:
How do we determine what to let go of when we’re attached to everything we have? (01:38)
What is “one-day-itis”? (07:17)
How do I best manage my anxiety regarding decluttering? (11:14)
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