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"Consumer Coma"
🕑 Added 2020-02-13 13:05:00 +0000 UTCPatreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan get back to basics for spring cleaning and discuss decluttering, organizing, and letting go of excess stuff, and they answer the following questions:
How do I start letting go? (36:23)
How do I organize my passwords? (38:09)
How do I get rid of paper clutter without a scanner? (39:44)
How do I tactfully address the clutter of those around me? (43:48)
How do I help loved ones recognize their blind consumerism? (46:02)
How do I help my boyfriend declutter his large collection of sentimental items? (48:17)
How do I prevent myself from accumulating more clutter after I declutter? (55:15)
When are books considered clutter? (58:47)
How do I address mental clutter? (1:00:34)
Why does clutter bring comfort, and how do I find comfort without it? (1:06:13)
How do I help my children embrace minimalism? (1:08:34)
LINKS
App: 1Password
App: Dashlane
Article: The Minimalists Want You to Be Happy with Less
Article: The Pitfalls and the Potential of the New Minimalism
Book: Boundless
Book: Essentialism
Book: Minimalist Rulebook
Book: The 100-Thing Challenge
Book: The Longing for Less
Essay: 5 Questions to Ask Before Buying
Essay: Photo-Scanning Party
Essay: Start Here
Instagram: Jordan Moore
Instagram: Podcast Shawn
Instagram: Jessica Williams
Listen: “Lose You”
Meetup: Minimalist.org
Podcast: Courtney Carver
Podcast: Spring Clutter
Podcast: The Power of Thoughts
Subscribe: The Minimalists
Text: 937-202-4654
Tour: The Minimalists
Watch: Matt D’Avella
Watch: Minimalism Documentary
Watch: Minimalist Home Tour | Joshua Fields Millburn
Watch: Unpacking Minimalism
Website: Leo Babauta
Website: Noah Gundersen
Website: Colin Wright
MAXIMS
“The best way to organize your stuff is to get rid of most of it.” —Joshua Fields Millburn
“Our memories are not in our things; our memories are inside us.” —Joshua Fields Millburn
“We can’t make room for new memories when we’re clinging to old memories.” —Joshua Fields Millburn
“Keeping memories doesn’t mean keeping clutter.” —Ryan Nicodemus
“The more we hold on to stuff, the more we let go of precious memories.” —Ryan Nicodemus
“If everything is precious, then nothing is precious.” —Joshua Fields Millburn
“Not bringing something home is just letting go in advance.” —Joshua Fields Millburn
This Maximal episode corresponds with Minimal episode 219.
Comments
Saira
You can get apps on your phone that will scan and turn to PDF.
Sabrina
Yes, that’s interesting. If you have ADD/ADHD Dr. Ed Hallowell’s books do a good job on explaining how this brain wiring is a gift, not a curse, you just have to know how to unwrap it. I wonder if the guys would be willing to do an episode on how different brain wiring and minimalism. I bet Ryan enjoys the simplicity. Peace!
Justin Orloff
On the ADHD and OCD points, I have just read a book " The mood cure" by Julia Ross. I feel to some extent I touch on both these disorders and after reading following the questionnaire and restocking my natural amino acid in my body, I would comfortable say my disorder traits have been reduced by over 80% and with in days of starting on amino acids. Hugs jj
