“Instead of thinking I am losing something when I clear clutter, I dwell on what I might gain.”
Source: Lighter Living: Declutter. Organize. Simplify.
“When I own less, fewer things go wrong and need to be fixed. I have more space: openings in my calendar, room in my home, and calm in my heart.”
Source: Lighter Living: Declutter. Organize. Simplify.
“When I eventually moved to a smaller home, it felt cozy, like having a pair of jeans that fit me just right—no wasted living space and no baggy fabric.”
Source: Lighter Living: Declutter. Organize. Simplify.
“In addition to asking myself if something was a benefit or a burden for me to keep or if it was superfluous, I also questioned if it enriched my life now. If the answer was no, I ditched it.”
Source: Lighter Living: Declutter. Organize. Simplify.
“Be mindful and prevent possible conflict surrounding your belongings. Aging often produces a waning of energy, and sadly, not all of us will maintain a sound mind. Possible disability, mental or physical, can relegate sorting and dispersing one’s belongings to someone else who might not want the job.”
Source: Lighter Living: Declutter. Organize. Simplify.
“You're not less than anyone else. You're a vital, irreplaceable part of what makes humanity diverse, creative, and whole.”
Source: The Therapist's Handbook for Neurodivergent People: A NeuroFlex ACT Guide for Living Fully with ADHD, Autism, OCD, and a Neurodivergent Life
“Lightening my load of stuff and responsibilities freed me to look forward to planning and creating a living situation that was sustainable and lessened potential stress in caring for a home and its contents as I aged.”
Source: Lighter Living: Declutter. Organize. Simplify.
“The mindless accumulation of vast mountains of stuff is unforgivably dumb. Mindful curation of meaningful possessions can be a great source of joy.”
“We don't realize how excess stuff draws on our energy until it's removed.”
Source: PopUpPurge(TM) Release Midlife Clutter & Reclaim Inner Clarity
“Physical clutter can be a way to hide what you don't want to face -- unfulfilled dreams, broken promises, or painful experiences from the past. Be gentle with yourself when you de-clutter. As you handle each item, quietly say a prayer, let it go, then move on. Trust that if you need the item, it will come back to you in another form at the proper time.”
Source: The Other Serenity Prayer: Meditations on Self-Kindness