One EXTREME Decluttering Question for a Simpler Life... Nordic Living | Scandinavian Cozy Minimalist

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Chapters:

00:00 Decluttering question and example
01:30 Choose things with care
02:11 Make decisions faster and with less stress
03:10 Keep items that contribute to your wellbeing
03:44 Take only memories with you

Instead of asking, "Do I really need this?" when you’re decluttering (non-sentimental items), try asking yourself, “Can I live without it?”.

This question reminds me how ultralight backpackers approach packing for long hikes. They’re super intentional about what they carry because they know that every extra item can make their journey harder. Before they pack anything, they ask, "Does this item keep me safe?
Do I need it to be comfortable? Is this a want or a need?" If the answer is yes, the item stays behind. This way, they only carry what’s truly essential, making their hike much easier and more enjoyable.

Now, imagine a hiker who doesn’t think this way. Let’s say they decide to pack for every possible scenario, bringing extra clothes, multiple gadgets, even a heavy book or two. Sure, these things might come in handy, but the truth is, most of them won’t be used. The result? They’re weighed down, exhausted faster, and their hike becomes more of a struggle than an adventure. They might even regret bringing so much once they realize how much easier the hike could have been if they’d just packed the essentials.

Applying this mindset to my own space has helped me let go of things that were just taking up space without overthinking it. But here’s the thing—I don’t apply this to sentimental memorabilia. Those are the items that add meaning and memories to our lives, and I think it’s important to hold onto them, even if we technically could live without them.

So, when I’m going through my closet or tackling that junk drawer, I ask "Can I live without it?" to make decisions easier and less stressful. But when it comes to those special keepsakes, I let myself keep them without guilt. It’s been a great way to declutter without feeling like I’m losing something important.

I thought you might find this helpful too, especially since I know you’re also maybe looking to simplify and create a more peaceful space.

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V I D E O S T O W A T C H N E X T :

Your home is not a storage unit!    • Your Home is Not a Storage Unit  

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“Our life is frittered away by detail… Simplify, simplify!” (Henry David Thoreau)

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