Sustainable Minimalists

Why Rage Decluttering Doesn't Work

It's almost always advisable to refrain from rash actions when emotionally charged, and rage decluttering is no exception. While filling that trash bag may feel great in the moment, enter guilt and shame shortly after.Often feel the impulse to rage clean and declutter? Today I speak with coach <a href="https://www.lesliealder.com/">Leslie Alder</a> about what to do instead. Here's a preview:[3:00] Rage decluttering isn't about stuff; it's about control[9:00] Getting to the root of the trigger, plus: shame and guilt's consequences[21:00] Exactly how to process our big adult feelings without grabbing the trash bag[27:00] Getting out of the house to refresh your perspective (Srsly, just leave!)[32:00] The antidote to periodic rage declutters? The quarantine box Resources mentioned:
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Creating eco-minimalist, non-toxic homes (without the extra work). Although minimalism has experienced a rebirth in recent years, the "less is more" movement has been around for centuries. Yet today's minimalist influencers have resurrected minimalism with a decidedly consumerist spin, as modern minimalism is nearly synonymous with decluttering. While there's a lot of chatter about tidying, it's radio silence and crickets when it comes to sustainability. The result? Aspiring minimalists find themselves on an endless hamster wheel of buying, decluttering, buying more, and purging again. Overemphasizing decluttering and underemphasizing the reasons why we overbuy in the first place is thoroughly inconsistent with slow living as a movement; consumption without intention is terrible for the planet, too. Your host, Stephanie Seferian, is a stay-at-home/podcast-from-home mom and author who believes that minimalism, eco-friendliness, and non-toxic living are intrinsically intertwined. She's here to explore the topics of conscious consumerism, sustainability, and environmentally-friendly parenting practices with like-minded women; she's here, too, to show you how to curate eco-friendly, decluttered homes (without the extra work).