21 Unexpected Things to Declutter
Minimalist living isn't only about purging your wardrobe. It's not just about packing carry-on only when you travel. It's also about making sure you keep certain things, and leave other things out of the bag you take with you on this journey called life.
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Today I'm sharing 21 unexpected things to edit out of your life.
By ditching these things, you can live with more lightness and enlightenment. More delight and less drama.
What to Declutter:
Chronic stress
Guilt
Your inner critic
Your outer critic
Perfectionism
Blaming
Intolerance
Lying
Resentment
Hate
Chronic self-doubt
Procrastination
Paralyzing fear
Self-pity
Confining conformity
Violent action
Violent communication
Living in another moment that isn't now
Waiting for another time to pursue your dreams
Trying to be someone other than you
Hating on your body (stop right now forever)
The problem with keeping the above around is that they crowd out what you really want. Life is short. Our days are short. There's really not much space for the above things if you want to deeply experience what’s on this next list.
What to Keep for a Fulfilling Life:
Love
Gratitude
Self-care
Friends
Passion
Forgiveness
Creativity
Empathy
Kindness
Abundance
Delight
Serenity
Playfulness
Honesty
Beauty
Laughter
Compassion
Life's a Short Trip
Advertisers, ego, and pain will try to make you think you need to bring everything on the first list along for the ride of your life, but you don't. That stuff will make your life way too crowded. When it comes down to it, we have 100% responsibility for what we choose to bring with us and what we leave behind. Choose wisely. Curate well.
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This is an updated version of an earlier post.