Clutterbug - Real-Life Hacks and Tips to Declutter, Organize and Clean your Home Fast Feeling Meh? Try This to Get Excited About Life Again | Clutterbug Podcast # 261
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Feb 10, 2025 Feeling stuck and lacking excitement? Discover the intriguing concept of 'horizonlessness,' a phenomenon affecting many post-pandemic. Unpack insights on why immediate survival can overshadow dreams and aspirations. Get motivated with practical tips like setting small daily goals and allowing guilt-free self-care moments. Learn how to celebrate tiny victories and visualize your future to reignite joy and purpose! Ready to reclaim your zest for life? Tune in for a fresh perspective!
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Understanding Horizonlessness
- Horizonlessness is the state of lacking a future vision or goal due to focusing only on immediate survival.
- COVID-19 lockdowns rewired our brains to stop looking toward the future and only manage day-to-day survival.
Personal Story of Lost Zest
- Cas shares how both she and her husband lost their zest for life after the pandemic due to lacking future goals.
- Their excitement faded when they had no horizon to look forward to after big changes like moving to a new house.
Start Small to Build Excitement
- Train your brain by starting to look forward to small, achievable things like a cup of coffee or a bubble bath.
- Gradually extend your horizon instead of forcing big goals, which can feel overwhelming and demotivating.
