Two Soul Shifts to Help You Let Go of Clutter

A question I'm often asked goes like this: Why do you think it's so hard for people to let go of their clutter?

It's a question I'm consistently quick to validate.

Letting go isn't easy. If it was, the plethora of “how-to” books, courses, blogs and podcasts on the subject would be nonexistent.

For most of us, letting go isn't second nature. In fact, 54% of Americans are overwhelmed by the amount of clutter they have, but 78% have no idea how to let go of it.

We desire a simple life, but achieving it can be anything but simple.

When answering questions about roadblocks to letting go, my default answer includes cognitive biases (like the mere-exposure effect, status quo bias, and endowment effect) and emotional biases (fear, guilt). Read about these in-depth here.

But I think the best answer lies in where the biases begin: the stories we tell ourselves at a soul level.

When become aware of these soul-level roadblocks, we can uproot them and finally let go.

Here are two soul shifts that will help you let go of your clutter:

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Julia Ubbenga is a freelance journalist whose teachings on minimalism, simplicity, and intentional living have reached thousands of people worldwide through her blog. Julia also practices what she preaches in her Kansas City home. She resides with her husband, two extremely lively young daughters, three-year-old son, and baby girl. You can also find her on Instagram.