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Systems – Break Free

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Where can you reduce clutter in your life?

Clutter can be overwhelming, from the constant buzz of social media to the accumulation of physical possessions and the mental clutter of overthinking.

Decluttering can be tough, but there are many ways to make it easier. One of my favorite methods is using life systems.

80% of my daily activities have a purpose and effectively minimize waste. I don’t overlook tasks that require attention, and everything is arranged for a smooth and functional flow. However, I live with other humans and animals, which explains why I say 80%. It’s impossible to control everything, and nothing is always as planned.

Having systems doesn’t mean you’re a robot. It means you’ve connected different tasks so they work together seamlessly. You’re automatically moved to the next thing on your list. Making small, consistent progress throughout the day makes big tasks feel less overwhelming. Plus, you can focus on your progress knowing you have a plan for each day.

So, how does a system help declutter material items? Well, if everything has a designated spot and you put things in their proper places, you’ll feel a sense of discomfort when trying to find something. And if your system is out of whack, it’ll feel like you’re drowning in clutter. But here’s the thing: organizing and staying organized can actually make a big difference for hoarders. It’s like giving them a virtual hug and saying, ‘You’ve got this! You can take control of your space and feel more at ease.’

I believe in living a minimalist lifestyle, where less is more and functionality comes first. But hey, everyone’s different, so if you enjoy collecting things or shopping, just make sure you have a place for them all!

Social media clutter can be minimized by eliminating it altogether. Most people are drawn into endless hours of scrolling through posts. While most of what we scroll through is insignificant to us, it’s easy to do so, and that’s why we do it.

When you use social media, remember to find useful content. Don’t let the ease of scrolling waste your productive time or what my kids call “brain rot” content to take over. You can either try to beat the algorithm or just let it go completely.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by clutter, I hope this post inspires you to take action and declutter your space. If you need help getting started, don’t hesitate to reach out!

Living For Now

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Describe one positive change you have made in your life.

I am proud of what I accomplished in my professional and academic career. I spent most of my 20s living for the next milestone and I heavily attribute my career success to this.

While climbing the career ladder and growing my education I also had two young kids. I am thankful to have a close and supportive family that never hesitated to offer their time to make memories with them while I was making career gains. I criticize myself on this choice as kids are only young for so long. My kids never went without love or the things they needed but how many memories did we make that hold value in their heart?

When you are young and successful you tend to chase the shiny object or next best thing for a few years. I thought my kids were loving the objects that money could buy them. One day my son called me out and said, “Mom, you are rarely home and when you are home you work a lot.” At this moment I knew I needed to reassess.

I made sure to start taking time as I rarely took vacations. I made sure to be fully present in the mornings and the evenings. Not only did quality time expand, but I noticed my wallet expanded less. The nagging feeling to make more, to get more was dwindling.

My positive change was to slow down and be present each and every day. To stop living for tomorrow. Not only did this help with adding time for family, but it also modeled to my kids what is important. Yes, you need money to survive but you won’t get time back for the people that cannot be replaced.