And how to find the truth so we can get organized...
Our brains often make statement we accept as facts that are actually untrue, which seems REALLY unfair!
Many of these myths keep us from decluttering, organizing and living the life we want, and I think it's time to boot them to the curb and replace them with truths!
As a professional home organizer and declutter coach since 2014, and a woman who went from COMPLETELY overwhelmed by clutter to being totally in love with my home, I've heard these myths in my own mind and from MANY of my clients...
Myths our Minds Tell us are True
I don't have enough time
I'm just a messy person
I should know how to do this
I don't have enough energy
There's too much stuff
I don't know how to get organized
We may feel convinced these are The Truth, but I believe otherwise. I believe we're ALL capable of clearing clutter and finding a level of organization that works well for us...
Here are questions to ask when we hear these statements:
I don't have enough time
Is this really true?
If we were talking about helping a child or beloved, would we find the time?
Do we spend time scrolling and/or watching shows? If so, could we first do some decluttering first and use that as a reward?
If we think of decluttering as self care, like brushing our teeth or going to the doctor, does this change our perception?
Is there truly zero time in the day we can spare? (If so, can we get help?)
I'm a just messy person
What if we treat learning how to be less messy like a hobby?
What if we look at becoming a more organized person like learning how to use a phone, a dishwasher, or a new computer? (annoying but possible with practice)
This was my biggest myth, but it helped to ask:
What would an organized person do?
What's one area I can keep less messy?
What if it's ok to be messy? And also want to be less messy sometimes?
Can I stop worrying about being a messy person - and maybe even love this about myself (that's how the name TidyWild was born!). If your answer is a hard no, I recommend getting coaching around this.
I should know how to do this.
Our society teaches us how to acquire, but not to let go...
Can we forgive ourselves for not knowing and let ourselves learn?
I don't have enough energy.
Can we find energy for one or two 15 minute decluttering sessions a day?
How about 5 minutes?
Every minute spent clearing saves many minutes later, and small changes add up over time!
If you truly don't have the energy, do you know someone who can help you? I've helped bedridden clients, super busy Moms working full time, elderly clients and many others with energy challenges. There is help.
There's too much stuff.
Will there be less stuff later if we don't start doing something now?
I don't know how to get organized.
Is there some clutter I can clear while I'm figuring it out so it doesn't get worse?
Can we find someone who could teach us? (I know someone!)
On the other side of these myths is a peace and level of organization that will blow your myth-making mind!
I encourage you to get curious and question reasons your mind throws in your path that keep you from decluttering, getting organized, or reaching for any other goal in life.
You, your future, and all those who love you are worth it!
Ready to bust up these myths but feel stuck?
Reach out - I can help you wherever you are in the world.
There's no need to suffer and struggle anymore - it's time to hop off the struggle bus and hop onto the declutter bus!
Check out the TidyWild Declutter Club
Schedule a free Discovery Call
XO,
Spring
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