Declutter Your Way To Happiness

Decluttering can lead to a more organized and functional living space, reduced stress levels, increased productivity, improved mental clarity, better focus, and a sense of calm and relaxation. It can also save time and money by making it easier to find and use what you need, and can create a more visually appealing environment. Often there is a great deal mind clutter behind decluttering, and this mind clutter can hold us down as much as the physical clutter. Join me in this journey to tackle the mind clutter behind decluttering. Additionally, decluttering can help promote a healthier lifestyle by reducing allergens and creating a cleaner living space. Decluttering can have significant spiritual benefits as it enables us to create a sense of peace and tranquility. By removing physical objects that no longer serve us, we are also clearing our minds and making space for new positive energy to enter our lives.

One of the things about decluttering that nobody tells you is that, it can be highly addictive. Ever since I started my decluttering journey a couple of years ago, there are some areas in my home that I have gone through multiple times and I keep doing it again, even if I wouldn't have much to declutter, but at the same time, when you have a smaller amount of items and they are all quite dear to you, they bring you twice as much joy, much more than if you would have more items, which is interesting psychology. Home is where we spend most of our time, so when we make a home beautiful and we enjoy living there, we signal to ourselves that when we respect the space we are living in, we also respect ourselves more. Here is the real secret to why decluttering is a spiritual practice. When we declutter our physical space, at the same time we are clearing our mental clutter.

When you only wear the clothes that you like, it saves time, because you don't have an overwhelming amount of options to choose from. This has made my life so much more simple and stress-free. The second benefit is that it makes you happy. Imagine this, you open the door of your closet and the only things that you see are clothes and bags that you like. The materials are smooth, they are all your favorite colors, and because it is not a huge pile of clothes, the space in the closet is airy. Another thing that you experience, is a confidence boost. When you wear the clothes that you like, it is a sign to the world around you, that you feel comfortable in your skin. You feel comfortable in the clothes that you are wearing. This also leads you to buy less, because you are wearing more of the clothes that you already have.

The first social media platforms were created so people could have an easier way to keep in touch with each other. Is that the goal of social media today? That is debatable, but that does not mean we can not use social media to be in touch with our friends. I have lots of friends who live abroad, and calling them would be pretty expensive so I do connect with my friends on social media, but for the friends who live in the same country and the same city, social media is not at all necessary to be in touch. Most people are a lot happier when friends and relatives give them a call. There are also good things about social media, and there is nothing wrong with being in social media, but there are also major benefits of quitting social media or cutting it down a bit. One of the benefits that happened to me is that, when I was on the go, in the town, or sitting on a bus, I would not be on Instagram, I was listening to a podcast, or I was reading an e-book or an actual book. The amount of books that I have read, increased a lot after I deleted one of the social media platforms.

By removing toxic people from your life, you can create a healthier and more positive environment for yourself. This can lead to increased self-esteem, reduced feelings of worthlessness, and improved overall mental health. Surrounding yourself with supportive and uplifting individuals can also help you cultivate a more positive outlook on life and better cope with stress and challenges. Additionally, cutting ties with toxic people can give you the freedom to focus on your own well-being and personal growth. You can prioritize self-care, set healthy boundaries, and pursue your own goals and interests without the negativity and toxicity holding you back. Overall, removing toxic individuals from your life can result in a significant improvement in your mental health and overall happiness.

The practice of decluttering is a constant work of leaving the past behind. When we start practicing being present, our hurts have less control over us, this gives us more freedom. Decluttering does not mean, leaving everything behind and moving into an empty cabin in the woods, it means letting go of things that no longer serve you. It can also mean letting go of behavioral patterns and thought processes that no longer serve you. If one of your bad habits, is that you are too harsh on yourself and you do not speak yourself with kind words, treat yourself like you would treat your best friend. A lot of times people are afraid of negative feelings; anger, resentment, and fear. One of the things that helped me to cope during depression, was this awareness that bad feelings would go away and that I was going to feel better. We all experience negative emotions because we are humans, but this knowledge inside you that, these feelings will pass can help you to get through them. Decluttering can also be seen as a form of self-care. You deserve to live in an environment that serves you and an environment that is easy for you to navigate. Our homes our items and our relationships should serve us in the best way possible.