The Psychology of Letting Go: Why Decluttering Sets You Free

29/05/2025 34 min Episodio 68
The Psychology of Letting Go: Why Decluttering Sets You Free

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Episode Synopsis

In this session, Muge and I ouch on why we hold on to physical items, how this impacts our brain in terms of clarity and cognitive load, and touch upon a few stories of release that we can learn from. Our listeners will be able to take quick quiz to reflect and assess on whether it’s time to declutter their space—and their mind.Upon listening here are a few mindful tips for getting started Start small: One drawer, one shelf, or 10 minutes a day.Ask 3 questions:Do I use it?Do I love it?Would I buy it again?Clutter taxes your brain’s focus and energy (Cognitive Load).Decluttering builds mental strength and clarity by practicing aligned decision-making.Letting go of physical clutter creates space to process and release emotional weight, stories, or identities you’ve outgrown.Take a listen and see if you can use these tips for improving your surroundings which in turn provides huge mental and physical benefits.

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