Did you know that we spend almost 5,000 hours of our lives looking for things around the home amongst all the clutter?

There are many reasons you may struggle to declutter; today, we will explore some beliefs and attachments that cause people to struggle to declutter their homes.

If you are struggling to declutter, sometimes the best approach is to figure out why you are struggling. Once you know precisely why you are struggling, it becomes easier to move past it and clear the clutter.

FALSE BELIEFS:

• Throwing something away always hurts the environment. It will never get thrown away if I don’t throw it away.

• There is someone in the world who could use every item I don’t want, and I have the time to find that person.

• I should take the time to find a new person to love and care for each of my unwanted items.

• People I know want the things I don’t want.

• Something that cost my parents a month’s salary is worth something today.

HARMFUL ATTACHMENTS: 

Attachments are primarily about the past and future, rarely about the now. We are attached not to the items but to the ideas, dreams, and memories they represent. 

• Attachment to the person we used to be and activities we used to do.

• Attachment to the activities we think we will do one day.

• Attachment to the idea that there is scarcity in the universe and that our actions can prevent harm.

• Attachment to our image of ourselves as a person who finds bargains or can solve other people’s problems.

Taking the leap and decluttering your home can often be overwhelming, but the benefits are worth the time and effort required. Decluttering and simplifying your home will give you space, time, and the freedom to live on your terms with less stress and anxiety.