Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan discuss decluttering our spaces, lives, hearts, and minds, and they answer the following questions:
How do I determine the appropriate traditions for my family? (09:27)
How do I appropriately organize a space that still feels cluttered after decluttering? (19:55)
How do I best organize the home screen of my mobile phone? (27:19)
How do I declutter my boxes of photos? (35:23)
How do I determine my ‘why’ for decluttering? (39:20)
How do I let go of gifts without hurting the gifter’s feelings? (41:27)
How do I let go of items to which I have a strong emotional attachment? (46:30)
How do I get rid of things my parents insist on keeping? (53:38)
How can I make a small space feel uncluttered? (55:45)
How do I determine whether I should sell an item or simply give it away? (57:24)
How do I declutter my circle of Facebook friends without offending them? (1:01:36)
What is inside a minimalist’s car? (1:09:03)
Is there a point where you finally feel the decluttering is complete? (1:15:00)
LINKS
App: Audible
App: Brain.fm
App: Facetime
App: Instapaper
App: Kindle
App: Overcast
Book: Essential
Book: Everything That Remains
Book: Freedom
Book: Letter to a Christian Nation
Book: Minimalism: Live a Meaningful Life
Book: Some Thoughts About Relationships
Book: The Corrections
Coffee: Bandit Coffee Co.
Essay: Life After the Crash
Essay: Photo-Scanning Party
Essay: Play the 30-Day Minimalism Game
Explore: Dunbar’s Number
Explore: Hedonic Treadmill
Facebook: Build Your Life Resume
Instagram: Carl Barenbrug
Instagram: Jordan Moore
Instagram: Podcast Shawn
Podcast: Rob Bell
Podcast: Decluttering Questions
Podcast: Erwin McManus
Podcast: Annaka Harris
Podcast: Sam Harris
Podcast: J.P. Sears
Podcast: Jason Zook
Scanning: 1DollarScan
Scanning: MyScans
Twitter: Sam Harris
Twitter: Anthony Jeselnik
Wallpaper: Love People, Use Things
Watch: What Does a Minimalist Keep in the Car?
Website: Minimalism Life
Website: Minimalissimo
MAXIMS
“If you’re just presenting a problem, then you’re part of the problem.” —Joshua Fields Millburn
“Reminiscing about what once was and what isn’t anymore will only cause you pain.” —Ryan Nicodemus
“Untethering yourself from the past is the only way to move forward.” —Joshua Fields Millburn
“It’s not your job to impose your beliefs on other people.” —Joshua Fields Millburn
“Talk with your loved ones—not to or at them.” —Joshua Fields Millburn
This Maximal episode corresponds with Minimal episode 199.