183 | What Does Meditation Have to do With Decluttering? | Tales From the Retreat

Hey Guys, Here is an episode where I talk about how to not buy stuff to replace the things that we are healing from.  Whether it's losing someone we love, a breakup, or something else, we all have tried to fill the holes in our heart with things: material objects, food, alcohol, you name it.  In this episode I talk about how to deal with that.  Plus a hack for only keeping wht you use! Hope this helps you! XO, Amber Here's the link to join us in the decluttering challenges: https://www.facebook.com/groups/declutteryourchaos Can't wait to connect with you in the group! Here is the link to the bins I mentioned in this episode. https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/261VCCERX49HO?ref_=wl_share  

Hey guys, Here are five steps to help you when you are doing it all on your own: Step one - let go of the anger Step two - know what you want done Step three - communicate Step four -  let him choose what to help with (give control) Step five - be positive about the efforts (let go of control) I hope this is helpful! XO, Amber Here's the link to join us in the decluttering challenges: https://www.facebook.com/groups/declutteryourchaos Can't wait to connect with you in the group!    

Hi Guys! In this episode I talk about the beautiful book by Bronnie Ware, The Top Five Regrets of the Dying.  I talk here about how decluttering your home will help you to live a fuller life. Hope you enjoy! XO, Amber Here's the link to join us in the decluttering challenges: https://www.facebook.com/groups/declutteryourchaos Can't wait to connect with you in the group!  

Hi Guys,   In this episode I talk about how to let go of clothes and the three reasons why it's so hard.  They are: The Endowment Effect We overly identify with them Control This episode was inspired by someone in our Facebook group who was struggling with letting go of clothes.  If you have a specific problem you are having with deluttering please let me know in the facebook group and I'd love to do an episode for you. Here's the link to join us in the decluttering challenges: https://www.facebook.com/groups/declutteryourchaos Can't wait to connect with you in the group! XO, Amber ps:  Here's the link to Deepak Chopra's "I Am" meditation I mentioned in the episode. https://youtu.be/BiYWp6I-RcE?si=YoYu9yFZ37UnEcH7  

Hey guys!   In this episode I talk about how to apply mindfulness to decluttering.  Some of the strategies I talk about here are creating space for your mind to relax, by setting a timer.  Then to manifest what you want your life to look like, and how decluttering is the step you can take today to move that needle forward.  I also talk about how to relax the nervous system by taking deep breaths, and finally, how getting rid of the clutter is going to allow space to receive what you really want in life.  Here's the link to join us in the decluttering challenges: https://www.facebook.com/groups/declutteryourchaos Can't wait to connect with you in the group! XO, Amber

Hi Guys, In this episode I give a quick reminder of how important it is to stay on top of these three areas that always seem to get out of control.  The short answer:  Do them every day.  Do one load of laundry a night and run the dishwasher every night. I KNOW you already know this, but this is your reminder with a couple of hacks of how to stay on top of it.   I hope this helps! Here's the link to join us in the decluttering challenges: https://www.facebook.com/groups/declutteryourchaos XO, Amber

Hi Guys!   In this episode I talk about how to create quick time blocks for your week.  No planner required, just a piece of paper and a pencil.  You will feel AMAZING once you do this quick activity, and your week will be more productive, calm, orderly, AND you will have time to move the needle forward in all areas of your life because you won't be bouncing from task to task. We would love you to join us in the fb group!  Here's the link to join us in the decluttering challenges: https://www.facebook.com/groups/declutteryourchaos xo, Amber    

Hi guys! In this episode I talk about simplifying your categories when decluttering a very cluttered space, like a garage.  The more simple you make the categories, the less emotional and the less energy your project will take.  We want to make the project so simple that it's like working out: a physical rather than an emotional experience.  Hope this helps! Here's the link to join us in the decluttering challenges: https://www.facebook.com/groups/declutteryourchaos XO, Amber  

Hi Guys, In this episode I talk about what's really behind the "no" to getting rid of stuff.  I also provide a step-by-step strategy that will help you with your approach to getting him on board. Here are your steps: First, talk about how the stuff is making you feel: anxious, stressed, worried Ask if you can text him a pic of a few things and he can decide whether to keep or donate to someone who might use them Wait a week or two Text him another picture of a few things  Continue to send him pictures of a few things at a time so he can decide I hope this is helpful! Here's the link to join us in the decluttering challenges: https://www.facebook.com/groups/declutteryourchaos XO, Amber  

Hi Guys, If you tend to start tasks but not finish them, this episode is for you… Today I’m giving a tip that, if you follow it, before you know it, your whole house will be decluttered...one small space at a time! Also, make sure you follow our FB group to join in our weekly decluttering challenges! https://www.facebook.com/groups/declutteryourchaos Can't wait to see what you post in the group! XO, Amber