Lesson 3.
How much is clutter costing you?
You may not be aware of the costs that clutter may be causing in your life.
By becoming aware of them,
You may feel inspired to take action and embrace the benefits that minimalism can bring you.
Clutter can cost you money,
Buying duplicates because you can't find what you are looking for,
Paying late fees because of a misplaced bill,
Overspending in takeout food because you can't use your kitchen,
Paying for storage space outside of your home,
Time,
Looking for misplaced items,
Longer time to clean and maintain your home,
Isolation,
Not being able to entertain family or friends due to feeling ashamed to invite them over,
Mental health,
Stress,
Frustration,
Depression,
Anxiety and family conflicts,
Accidents,
Fire and tripping hazards,
Motivation,
Not being able to do the activities that you want due to clutter.
Remember to always ask yourself these questions before saying yes.
Can I afford this?
The money?
The time?
The space?
And the energy that this item will require from me?
Is this going to add value to my life?
Is this going to help me have the lifestyle that I want?
You are entitled to say no.
Allow yourself some time to decide if you are uncertain,
A polite let me think about it or I will get back to you with an answer can give you the required time to think about it and make an informed and intentional decision.
You are in control of your life.
Time is the most valuable resource we have because we cannot get it back and it is a limited resource.
Clutter can make you waste a lot of time.
Do you find yourself saying it only takes me a few minutes to find it?
Your keys,
Your wallet,
The last phone bill,
The tax documents,
The hammer,
The screwdriver,
Your phone,
Your phone charger,
Your glasses.
You get it.
I have a very interesting graph that shows how much time you may be wasting at the end of the year due to clutter.
If you spend 10 minutes a day looking for something at the end of the year that equals 60 hours and 2.
5 days of wasted time.
If you spend 30 minutes a day looking for misplaced things that equals 182 hours and 7.
5 days.
So it's more than a full week of you wasting time looking for things.
If you spend up to 60 minutes a day looking for things that equals 364 hours or 15 days.
15 days is a whole two week vacation for someone.
I am sure you can think of better things to use that time for.
This is why I want to motivate you and get you excited about decluttering,
About letting go of clutter because I really know that the benefits far outweigh the costs.
If you can relate to the information I shared in this lesson,
Please don't use it to make yourself feel bad.
Use it to become aware,
To understand why is this happening so that you can avoid them in the future.
The fact that you are listening to this course proves that you are taking action to change your situation.
If you keep going,
You will see results very,
Very soon.
Minimalism can provide little changes in your habits that can have a huge impact in your life.
You invest once in creating the new habits and you will receive lifetime benefits.
Do you think it's worth the effort?
I hope your answer is a confident yes.
