Cluttergories
For an organized look at clutter, we divided the categories of clutter as follows. We call these cluttergories.
Physical Physical clutter is stuff that gets in the way; material things that block our path, or that we trip over.
Mental Mental clutter includes thoughts, worries, emotions, and regrets that distract and drain us.
Digital Digital clutter refers to anything in virtual form—such as photos stored in our computers, a backlog of emails, or too many social media accounts.
TemporalTemporal clutter is when we fill our days with so many activities we can’t focus on any one. People who say they’re too busy are often suffering from temporal clutter.
SensualSensual clutter is when we fill our lives with too much of anything that affects our senses—noise, touch, scents, tastes, sights.
What are some of the cluttergories in your life?
Say It! Say What Bothers You and Let Go of Mental Clutter
Release mental clutter by sharing with those who matter in your life; otherwise, you’ll grow toxicity in your life. Books can help.
Clutter Disrupts Routine
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LETTING GO of PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
If we let go of or reduce the painful physical clutter that inhabits our bodies to free ourselves of mental clutter, so that we may enjoy nature’s bounty.
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To make room for intellectual pursuits and serving her community in emergencies, Brenda Avadian makes the difficult decision to let go of temporal and mental clutter.
Deer Santa
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Junk Mail of the Mind
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