MJ Gordon, lifestyle entrepreneur, joins Joshua and Ryan on this episode to discuss practical tips for decluttering and downsizing. They share strategies for finding excitement in the process, the importance of letting go of possessions, and the concept of starting small. They also include voicemail comments and tips from listeners and provide reminders, updates, and wallpapers.
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Quick takeaways
Starting the minimalist journey can be easier by setting smaller goals and focusing on immediate areas of decluttering.
Adopting minimalism can lead to various benefits such as improved finances, relationships, and reduced cleaning time.
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Tips for Starting the Minimalist Journey
To start simplifying and become a minimalist, the podcast offers practical tips and rules for decluttering. Suggestions include the concept of a packing party, where one packs up everything and only unpacks items as they are needed. The importance of identifying fears and obstacles related to letting go of possessions is emphasized. The benefits of minimalism, such as improved finances, relationships, and reduced cleaning time, are also discussed.
Overcoming Resistance to Minimalism
For those who struggle to get excited about minimizing and simplifying, it is suggested to set smaller goals and focus on immediate areas of decluttering, such as tackling a specific closet or room. It is also recommended to schedule specific time for simplifying tasks to ensure action is taken. Overcoming decision fatigue and fear are addressed as common obstacles to starting the minimalist journey.
Dealing with Sentimental Items
A listener tip suggests organizing sentimental items, like baby boxes, while listening to minimalist podcasts. This allows listeners to stay focused on their decluttering goals and resist getting too nostalgic or emotional. The practice of setting bans on purchasing certain items, like chocolate or teas, until existing ones are used up is also mentioned.
Benefits of Holding onto Items 'Just in Case'
The podcast provides a rule called the 20/20 rule or Justin Case rule, which encourages individuals to let go of items they're holding onto for hypothetical needs. The rule suggests that anything that can be replaced for less than $20 and within a 20-minute radius is not worth storing 'just in case.' The benefits of this rule are highlighted, including the reduced need for storage units and more intentional decision-making.
Joshua and Ryan discuss how to start simplifying, how to become a minimalist, and some practical tips and rules for decluttering with lifestyle entrepreneur MJ Gordon, and they answer the following questions:
How do I motivate myself to minimize? (01:49)
What is one unexpected result you realized after adopting minimalism? (10:30)
How do I overcome analysis paralysis and wholly embrace minimalism? (35:32)