Maximal Ep. 440 | Memory Clutter (Patreon)

The Minimalists discuss letting go of memories, creating an uncluttered home, three new series from The Minimalists, ways to minimize material possessions without creating more waste, replacing reusable goods with non-toxic options, when organizing gets in the way of decluttering, letting go of people-pleasing, keeping the peace with family members who have unrealistic expectations, and more.

Discussed in this episode:

How do I let go of memories? (8:07)

How can I curate a beautiful, uncluttered home? (22:03)

What are the three new series coming soon from The Minimalists? (29:27)

What’s the best way to create a functional wardrobe with items that last? (32:45)

What are some effective ways to let go of possessions if I don’t want to throw them away? (33:45)

How do I replace some of the things I’ve let go of with more minimalist options? (48:29)

What’s the best way to stop reorganizing my clutter and simply get rid of it? (1:01:34)

How do we cultivate feelings of acceptance and impermanence? (1:09:31)

Is it possible to let go of my impulse to constantly please other people? (1:23:03)

What is JFM’s all-time favorite sucky advertisement? (1:36:58)

Can I apply the Seasonality Rule to non-things? (1:44:58)

What is Rolfing and is it painful? (1:50:50)

LINKS

Added Value: Rolfing Therapy 

Article: A Font For Chattanooga. But Not For You.

Article: I Tried the 90/90 Rule and My Closet Is Now Fully Decluttered

Blog: How to Let Go of Possessions

Book: Emotional Clutter

Book: Everything That Remains

Film: Less is Now

Film: Minimalism

Podcast: Invisible Clutter

Resource: The Minimalism Game Calendar

Speaking: The Minimalists

Tour: The Everything Tour

Website: Minima Online

MAXIMS

Our memories are not in our things; our memories are inside us. 

Memories become clutter when they get in the way of the present moment.

Moderation is the enemy of procrastination.

If you want to start tomorrow, do it all. If you want to start today, start small.

Don’t let your crastination turn pro.

“Someday” does not exist—it is merely a trick the mind plays to avoid the present moment. 

Minimalism is not a radical lifestyle—it is a practical lifestyle.

Letting go makes room for more silence, more space, more calm.

The easiest way to organize your stuff is to get rid of most of it.

To love is to see the world as it is without attempting to change it.

Letting go of people-pleasing involves letting go of the need to be liked.

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