I’m going to really go for it this time. Confront my demons and get rid of excess so I can focus on what’s important. Simplify. This excess is in my brain as well as my possessions. When I look at what I have and what I want, I’m confronted with so much. Is it really possible to have six goals and focus on all of them? Maybe, but maybe not. Simplify.
This is going to be an experiment in less.
- Less stuff
- Less distraction
- Less mental chatter
It could also be an experiment in more. More focus, more pleasure, more clarity. The first is the work that has to be done and the second is the result of that effort.
This is what it looks like:
- Less stuff: I’m going to pare down my stuff over the course of six months. I’ve already gone through the Marie Kondo technique, but I’m going to go further. I still get the feeling that I’m distracted by all of my possessions.
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Less distraction: This is what I originally envisioned for this blog. A way to help people be more productive and successful by focusing on what was important. Separating the urgent from the important and creating successful habits
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Less mental chatter: Learning to be more present and mentally quiet. Meditation and developing daily rituals to promote creativity.
There is so much stuff in our lives. Whether it is the flotsam and jetsam of our physical possessions or it’s the advertisements and click holes that clutter our email inboxes. My goal is to explore ways to clear these out and to create space for creativity, relationships, and presence.
It’s my journey, but I’m going to share it with you — just in case it provides some value. There is nothing better than learning from someone else’s mistakes! I’m sure you have experienced clutter in one (if not all) of these areas. Join me while I simplify and peel back the layers until I have room to breathe again…