364: Six Things I Don't Struggle with Anymore in My Home
Feb 2, 2023
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The host discusses the six things they no longer struggle with in their home, including donating items and fixing broken things. They reflect on letting go of future selves and share a five-step decluttering process. They also talk about overcoming the struggle of keeping broken items and offer support through their Patreon page and Facebook group.
Selling items was not as profitable as expected, so the speaker now prioritizes the ease of donating items for a clutter-free home.
The speaker no longer holds onto broken items, realizing they only cluttered her space and rarely got fixed.
The speaker has adopted a progress-over-perfection mindset, decluttering in smaller increments of time rather than waiting for large blocks of time.
Deep dives
No longer struggle with desire to sell things
The speaker used to be an eBay seller, buying items at garage sales to sell on eBay. However, she found that selling items was time-consuming and not as profitable as she had hoped. She now values the ease of donating items and sees the value in getting things out of her house quickly.
No longer struggle with fixing and repairing things
The speaker used to feel a moral obligation to hold onto broken items that she believed could be repaired in the future. However, she found that she rarely actually fixed these items and they ended up cluttering her space. She now prioritizes a functional and clutter-free home and no longer struggles with holding onto broken items.
No longer struggle with saving things for a future version of herself
The speaker used to save items for a future version of herself, thinking she might need them one day. However, through decluttering and realizing she rarely used these items, she now understands that she can easily find what she needs in the future. She no longer feels the need to hold onto things in anticipation of a future interest or hobby.
No longer struggle with putting off decluttering until perfection
The speaker used to delay decluttering because she believed she needed large blocks of time to do it perfectly. However, she has since adopted a progress-over-perfection mindset and now declutters in smaller increments of time. She focuses on making each space better and understanding that any progress is a success.
No longer struggle with overwhelm to start decluttering
While the speaker still experiences moments of overwhelm, she no longer lets it paralyze her from starting the decluttering process. She understands that even small actions like throwing away trash for five minutes can make a difference. She focuses on the mindset of better and less rather than feeling overwhelmed by the entire process.
Last week, I shared six things I still struggle with in my home, and this week I'm sharing the good news! There are things that definitely used to be a struggle that aren't a struggle any more. What a relief! For most of my life, I didn't think I'd conquer these things.