Comments on: “Out of Clutter, Find Simplicity” http://www.findingoptimism.com/blog/lifestyle/out-of-clutter-find-simplicity/ A Positive Approach to Mental Health Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:11:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: linda B http://www.findingoptimism.com/blog/lifestyle/out-of-clutter-find-simplicity/comment-page-1/#comment-1972 linda B Wed, 01 Oct 2008 18:46:36 +0000 http://www.findingoptimism.com/lifestyle/out-of-clutter-find-simplicity/#comment-1972 came across this page on clutter - when I was in need of encouragement - and inspiration. I shall look at it - and use the comments within, many thanks. came across this page on clutter – when I was in need of encouragement – and inspiration. I shall look at it – and use the comments within, many thanks.

]]> By: james http://www.findingoptimism.com/blog/lifestyle/out-of-clutter-find-simplicity/comment-page-1/#comment-1165 james Tue, 20 May 2008 04:37:48 +0000 http://www.findingoptimism.com/lifestyle/out-of-clutter-find-simplicity/#comment-1165 Yes. I'm trying very hard to not spend any money on non-essentials, partly because we have to save a lot at the moment and I'm writing my spending down each day. That makes you more conscious of the value of what you buy. The other thing is that I'm committed to the idea of owning less than 100 items. (Yes, each book, each shirt, each CD - 1 item). This started on another blog somewhere and even though I'm not a minimalist or anti-materialism I love the idea. So far I've purged my wardrobe and past study notes. As for getting rid of the possessions? Back up the truck. Yes. I’m trying very hard to not spend any money on non-essentials, partly because we have to save a lot at the moment and I’m writing my spending down each day. That makes you more conscious of the value of what you buy.

The other thing is that I’m committed to the idea of owning less than 100 items. (Yes, each book, each shirt, each CD – 1 item). This started on another blog somewhere and even though I’m not a minimalist or anti-materialism I love the idea. So far I’ve purged my wardrobe and past study notes.

As for getting rid of the possessions? Back up the truck.

]]> By: tg http://www.findingoptimism.com/blog/lifestyle/out-of-clutter-find-simplicity/comment-page-1/#comment-1163 tg Tue, 20 May 2008 04:28:46 +0000 http://www.findingoptimism.com/lifestyle/out-of-clutter-find-simplicity/#comment-1163 Really could relate to all three types of clutter. I think the hardest one for me is lifestyle clutter (saying no, etc.). Really trying to work on that one now. Can really relate to mental clutter and the need to organize the "arbitrary to-do-list and realize what absolutely has to be done now and what doesn't! I don't have a big problem buying useless items, just getting rid of them once I have accumulated them! Any suggestions on that? Really could relate to all three types of clutter.
I think the hardest one for me is lifestyle clutter (saying no, etc.). Really trying to work on that one now. Can really relate to mental clutter and the need to organize the “arbitrary to-do-list and realize what absolutely has to be done now and what doesn’t! I don’t have a big problem buying useless items, just getting rid of them once I have accumulated them! Any suggestions on that?

]]> By: Confabula http://www.findingoptimism.com/blog/lifestyle/out-of-clutter-find-simplicity/comment-page-1/#comment-1121 Confabula Tue, 01 Apr 2008 17:11:41 +0000 http://www.findingoptimism.com/lifestyle/out-of-clutter-find-simplicity/#comment-1121 You're ZEN-deliciously right - cant't say otherwise. You’re ZEN-deliciously right – cant’t say otherwise.

]]> By: vincent http://www.findingoptimism.com/blog/lifestyle/out-of-clutter-find-simplicity/comment-page-1/#comment-1082 vincent Sat, 08 Mar 2008 15:02:13 +0000 http://www.findingoptimism.com/lifestyle/out-of-clutter-find-simplicity/#comment-1082 I have found that there are credible alternatives to orthodox medicine when dealing with depression. Simplifying ones life by clearing physical and mental clutter has worked wonders for me. Counting my blessings and reaching out to people who are less fortunate that myself also helps to mitigate my depressed state. I also find that early morning and afternoon exercise, fresh air and sunshine, and ensuring healthy bowel movements keeps me bright and cheerful. I find that it's impossible to feel cheerful when I spend most of my time indoors and I'm carrying pounds of purifying toxic waste in my gut. I have found that there are credible alternatives to orthodox medicine when dealing with depression.

Simplifying ones life by clearing physical and mental clutter has worked wonders for me.

Counting my blessings and reaching out to people who are less fortunate that myself also helps to mitigate my depressed state.

I also find that early morning and afternoon exercise, fresh air and sunshine, and ensuring healthy bowel movements keeps me bright and cheerful.

I find that it’s impossible to feel cheerful when I spend most of my time indoors and I’m carrying pounds of purifying toxic waste in my gut.

]]> By: Julie, writer Surefirewealth.com http://www.findingoptimism.com/blog/lifestyle/out-of-clutter-find-simplicity/comment-page-1/#comment-1078 Julie, writer Surefirewealth.com Wed, 05 Mar 2008 05:15:41 +0000 http://www.findingoptimism.com/lifestyle/out-of-clutter-find-simplicity/#comment-1078 Having too many things on your or having too many on your plate does not always mean you will have a better life. What I realized over the years is that simplicity can lead to a very rich life as well. You get to savor more and you get to appreciate the events in your life more as well. Having too many things on your or having too many on your plate does not always mean you will have a better life. What I realized over the years is that simplicity can lead to a very rich life as well. You get to savor more and you get to appreciate the events in your life more as well.

]]> By: Jace http://www.findingoptimism.com/blog/lifestyle/out-of-clutter-find-simplicity/comment-page-1/#comment-1077 Jace Tue, 04 Mar 2008 18:30:49 +0000 http://www.findingoptimism.com/lifestyle/out-of-clutter-find-simplicity/#comment-1077 Found your blog through the Bipolar Wellness Writer's. Thought you may be interested in a mental health campaign I'm helping to start called everyminute.org that is fighting stigma in trying to organize a grassroots lobbying force to secure more research funding. We just launched our website last week at http://www.everyminute.org I'd appreciate any of your thoughts and perspective. Please keep up the good work on your blog. Thanks! Jace Found your blog through the Bipolar Wellness Writer’s. Thought you may be interested in a mental health campaign I’m helping to start called everyminute.org that is fighting stigma in trying to organize a grassroots lobbying force to secure more research funding. We just launched our website last week at http://www.everyminute.org I’d appreciate any of your thoughts and perspective. Please keep up the good work on your blog. Thanks!
Jace

]]> By: Canadian Coco http://www.findingoptimism.com/blog/lifestyle/out-of-clutter-find-simplicity/comment-page-1/#comment-1075 Canadian Coco Tue, 04 Mar 2008 03:54:43 +0000 http://www.findingoptimism.com/lifestyle/out-of-clutter-find-simplicity/#comment-1075 Very helpful post, thank you! That's so true for me about feeling that horrible lack of control when I'm having a depressive episode. Very helpful post, thank you! That’s so true for me about feeling that horrible lack of control when I’m having a depressive episode.

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