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21 " It can be tempting to hang on to clutter so you won’t be disappointed and you’ll have something to blame your unhappiness on. "
― , What Your Clutter Is Trying to Tell You: Uncover the Message in the Mess and Reclaim Your Life
22 " By keeping your desk messy, for example, you tell yourself you can’t pay your bills because you have no space to do so. But by avoiding the bills, you’re also making sure your bank account doesn’t grow "
23 " all it takes is a shift in perspective to help you see other options and feel hopeful and motivated. "
24 " Listen for the reasons you come up with to convince yourself to say yes when you don’t want to. Chances are they’re false stories you make up so you can avoid feeling uncomfortable about putting your needs first. "
25 " The solution to that isn’t self-sacrifice. It’s showing yourself that you’ll be fine even when you feel a bit shitty. "
26 " In my work, I’ve found that the main reason people don’t set boundaries is that they lack the language to do so. "
27 " When we’re restructuring relationships, it often takes the other person time to adjust. Even if your boundary is clear and to the point, some people may push the envelope and keep asking. In this situation, simply restate your boundary until they hear you. Everyone eventually gets it. "
28 " Clutter clogs up more than floors, tables, and closets. It blocks abundance. It suffocates dreams. It dims your light. "
29 " Does this item represent who I am now? If I saw this in a store today, would I buy it? What feelings are triggered by this item? Guilt? Dread? Excitement? Do I use or display this item? "
30 " If your awareness is cluttered up, your lens can’t be focused to see the gifts because you’re looking through a dirty filter. "