3Think Differently

To change skins, evolve into new cycles, I feel one has to learn to discard. If one changes internally, one should not continue to live with the same objects. They reflect one's mind and the psyche of yesterday.

Anais Nin

To clear out clutter successfully requires new ways of thinking and doing. But before you can start doing anything, you need to start thinking differently. The key to successful decluttering is to change your mindset; to let go of the underlying beliefs and instead take on new, more helpful ways of thinking about things.

When it comes to decluttering, you may have come across the idea of only keeping things that actually bring you joy. Everything else you just get rid of – simple. And it would be simple ...

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