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20 reasons to own less stuff
1. Less stress – scientific studies have shown that too much clutter raises our stress levels and distracts us!
2. More space – when you only have what you need, love or adds value to your life, there’s less random clutter taking up space.
3. More peaceful – too much stuff is visually distracting & clutters the mind.
4. Easier to find things – theres no clutter to sift through.
5. Increases productivity and efficiency – don’t waste so much of your precious time.
6. Easier to look after – quicker to tidy up, clear things away, clean and generally keep on top of, especially when you have some household routines in place.
7. Ready for visitors – your home will be easier to keep looking neat, tidy and ready if a visitor drops by unannounced.
8. Live in a smaller house – when you own less stuff you don’t need such a big home.
9. You’ll spend less – spend less on stuff that you don’t really need and shop with intention instead.
10. More focus on quality over quantity – invest wisely in quality items.
11. Encourages gratitude – when we’re used to having lots, appreciate what we have already.
12. More time – a decluttered home is easier to look after which means you have more time for other things.
13. More freedom – you’re less tied to looking after your stuff.
14. Sets a great example for others – prioritise, appreciate.
15. Start living in the present – your home is for living in right now.
16. Stop comparing – live your own life rather than measuring the size of your car or the size of your wardrobe with others.
17. Contribute to good causes – give benefit to a charity you love instead of buying clutter that you end up regretting.
18. Better for the environment – stop buying stuff, there’s less packaging and less production.
19. Live intentionally – when you own less, what you do have is more important.
20. Be happier – see the difference it makes to declutter AND own less.
