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Maximal Ep. 399 | Hobby Clutter
🕑 Added 2023-07-03 11:00:05 +0000 UTCThe Minimalists talk about the diminishing returns of owning too much, dealing with paper clutter, letting go of relationships, applying minimalism to the workplace, obligatory gift-giving, reacting to negative thoughts, and much more!
Discussed in this episode:
Should we make checklists of items we need to support our hobbies? (012:34)
How can I manage anxiety caused by my partner’s paper clutter? (25:30)
What observations do you have for someone who wants their partner to be happy, even as they transition out of the relationship? And how do you let go of an identity that no longer serves you? (38:48)
Is an unwillingness to go all-in on something a sign that it isn’t important to you? (49:42)
How can we apply minimalism to the workplace? (55:01)
How do I avoid obligations around gift-giving? (01:01:09)
How do we redirect negative thoughts that come up when we look at possessions that are holding us back? (01:08:05)
How can I get over my fear that my digital files might get lost in the cloud so that I can reduce paper clutter? (01:32:19)
How do I let go of the fear that someday I may no longer be able to afford the lifestyle I currently enjoy? (01:35:33)
How can we create redundancy when backing up digital files? (01:41:06)
LINKS
Added Value: Chimp Empire
Added Value: Paper Shredder
Added Value: Photo Scanner
Added Value: Sleep Mask
Article: Best Photo-Scanning Services
Article: A System for Document Clutter
Documentary: Minimalism
Podcast: Hidden Clutter
Podcast: Paper Clutter
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MAXIMS
There are no shoulds, but there are infinite coulds.
If it gets in the way, it’s clutter.
If your home is being invaded, you cease to worry about doing the dishes.
To simplify is to create room for what matters.
A gift turns into a curse when it becomes an obligation.
Negative reactions to negative thoughts produce negative results.
Positive thoughts are the source of—not the antidote to—negative thoughts.
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Comments
Adrian
TK...your comment about disappoint is hitting me hard right now. Ive always clung to the fear of disappointment. You talking that out has given me some fresh lerspective. Thank you 💜
Angel
Thank you! I am trying to find a way to be a more authentic version of me in a work situation that has some issues with toxicity and conformity. The short exchange about workplaces gives me things to consider. 💜
