AuDHD Flourishing 120 Decluttering & Perfectionism
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Nov 15, 2025 Discover how decluttering can ease perfectionism and decision fatigue! A clean space boosts executive function, making creativity flow more freely. Learn about the power of simple changes and the importance of gentle home maintenance. The discussion includes insights on balancing books without the pressure of completion and how small tasks can lead to big impacts. Plus, get tips on effective five-minute pickups and the benefits of co-working during Decluttering Days. Embrace a kinder approach to your space for a happier mindset!
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Adapt Systems To Your Needs
- Do take published systems (like Dana K. White's) as tools, not rules; adapt what fits your neurotype and leave the rest.
- Mattia urges listeners to take what resonates and discard the rest to honor individual needs.
Cleaner Space Frees Cognitive Capacity
- Clearing clutter reduced Mattia Maurée's decision fatigue and freed executive function for creative work.
- As spaces got cleaner she felt more able to doodle, write ideas, and start projects without perfectionist blocks.
A ‘Bad’ Drawing Still Connected People
- Mattia recounted drawing a messy hand in an art class and being told it reflected perfectionism.
- Despite self-critique, others connected emotionally to the work, showing imperfection can still resonate.