11-10-21, 02:18 PM | |
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Hi everyone - I'm not sure I've been on the thread at all but thought I would pop in. This recent post from fellow psychologist Dr. Rick Hanson has helped me think more about letting go of things:
https://www.rickhanson.net/enjoy-freedom-not-to/ I'm good at getting rid of overall clutter, but sometimes I hold onto things I don't really need to for pretty weak reasons - or maybe even for good reasons, but I don't need to do that, either.
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11-10-21, 04:23 PM | |
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thanks Beth for that link,
just finished listening to this audio book via the free app and free rental of The Hoarder in You by psychologist Robin Zadio, PhD. https://www.amazon.com/Hoarder-You-H.../dp/B005TKGHQW she is also the psychologist on the A&E series "Hoarders." Lots of good advice about how to address the inner decision-making, with lots of examples from her clients.
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11-10-21, 08:57 PM | |
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Congrats, Jeannine!
My chiropractor is having their winter coat drive. I took over one coat (which I really liked but fit more snug than I want in a coat); several hats, an ear wrap and some scarves I made; plus another hat and pair of gloves. I am still debating on a Carhartt that my parents bought me in HS.
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11-10-21, 10:19 PM | |
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Good for you, Vantreesta!
Thanks for the link Beth on the freedom not to...I actually think that comes easier with age, lol. I have cleaned out my freezer slowly of frozen leftovers enough to make room for a turkey. I'm trying to come up with a way to motivate myself to get through the schoolwork paperwork. I haven't returned to it because..the dread is high and the impact is low. It doesn't really affect daily life or storage. However, I will have to figure something out because I know it doesn't need to hang around. Keep up the good work everyone!
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11-11-21, 12:31 PM | |
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I have super-low motivation for preparing for my future move. Maybe because the exact move date is still up in the air. I need to do much more.
At this point, I figure I'll use the option of having the movers pack most of the stuff. I'm feeling overwhelmed. I know I can break up chores into smaller bits, but even the smaller bits seem to be too much at the moment. (Pardon the whining!)
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11-11-21, 12:59 PM | |
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Alta, moves are extremely stressful! I'm not moving but am feeling overwhelmed workwise. I am trying to keep in mind that article that I posted upthread - i.e., where can I give myself permission not to? Giving yourself permission not to worry about money spent on movers could be one of yours...(((hugs))) to you as you navigate this process.
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11-11-21, 05:56 PM | |
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I also did my spring/summer to fall/winter swap out last weekend. I realized I have way more winter stuff than summer stuff or it's just bulkier. I have 3 bags to go to Goodwill and 3 coats to donate to a coat drive. I also switched out dressers. The other one in my spare room is a little bigger so I was able to get my workout clothes in a drawer. The whole project took about 3 hours but it's done. My next project is when I do Christmas decorating and I attack the bins in the basement. I have gotten rid of so much over the years but I promise myself this year I will do more.
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11-11-21, 06:02 PM | |
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Thanks, Linda!
I decided to keep the Carhartt. This is the second time I've wondered about keeping it and both times hubby said keep it, and he's not one to hold onto things like I am so I put it back in the closet. It's such a good sturdy tough coat, it's really nice to have when you never know exactly what a MN winter will be like!
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