How can I get rid of my stuff?

How can I get rid of my stuff? I love this TED talk by Matt Paxton, in which he discusses why we have so much stuff. Like music, our stuff brings back memories for us. However, having too much stuff also holds us back.

We buy things to bring us happiness, but it is short-term gratification. The stuff builds up. And then we can’t get rid of it. We buy things for our children to compensate for the time we can’t spend with them.

Asking ourselves if items spark joy can help, but we have a problem if everything sparks joy! Matt suggests we try the “use it or lose it” philosophy instead. If we are keeping stuff we don’t use, we are losing time, money, space, relationships and opportunities.

His best tip is to just get started, with a ten minute session every day. Donating our stuff can also make us feel good. With sentimental photos, we should just keep the most interesting ones.

Matt makes the point that it is important to have balance in our lives. Clearing our physical and mental space is important, and it is something I am working hard on!

Project 365

I set up this website after deciding that I want to build a more creative life for myself, so I can give up my job and be in control of my own destiny.

I have set myself a goal of publishing an article on my website every day this year, to document my journey from employment to self-employment.

The name I chose was Project 365 because I see this as a year that I have dedicated to learning and self-development, as I countdown to freedom. It started on 1st January 2021, so I have 217 days to go!