Learning how to control clutter can be difficult for those who cannot say "No" to more stuff, but when you have so much stuff that you cannot fit anymore in your home, then controlling clutter becomes a necessity.
For some people it is very easy for the clutter to get out of hand. They buy things they think they want, but when they get it home they might only use them once or twice - or not at all. They find out that it was not what they thought it would be or what it could do for them, and so the amount of things they have lying around the house builds up.
Sometimes, the clutter build up is a result of something else, some bigger issue. Why do people hoard things? What motivates them to continually collect things?
One reason could be that by having lots of things that somehow it would make them feel better. Another reason could be compulsive spending... If this is the case then perhaps some counselling will help, but the bottom line is that someone in that situation generally does not feel very good about themselves and is likely to feel like they are not in control. It is has been too easy for them to get into the mindset that they cannot change, and this is what they have come to believe.
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"Whatever a man can conceive, and believe, he (or she) can achieve" and our reality comes from what we believe. The best way to change anything in our lives then is to change what we believe.
If we believe we cannot control our clutter we are right, it will be in control of us.
If, however, we begin to think that we can, we will regain
1. The main idea is not only that owning stuff is not the key to happiness, it’s also that consumers today own more than they need to thrive which directly impacts the environment. Hill illustrates the environmental impact by showing statistics of global warming today versus the past century, and how consumerism is leading to a hotter climate. Hill debunks claims of buying happiness by discussing a study where stress hormones spike to their highest when people are managing their personal belongings. Hill’s most prominent example that consumerism is not the answer is himself, as he discusses some of the most stressful times of his life being right after coming into a large sum of money and buying whatever he fancied. When Hill concludes his article, he states that “I have less—and enjoy more. My space is small. My life is big” (213).
The oxford dictionary defines hoarding as “someone who tends to hoard, gather or accumulate things”. Many people living in England today are not fully aware that some types of excessive hoarding can be categorised as a mental health disorder.
In The Meaning of Lives by Susan Wolf, she states, “They [people] want to be important, to have an impact on the world, to make a mark that will last forever. When they realize that they cannot achieve this, they are very disappointed. The only advice one can give to such people is: Get Over It”(846). Which is a statement I do not agree with. Many people are determined on making a difference in this world, whether it is small or large. Although, of course, every journey isn’t easy and it consists of many bumps along the way, which, in one of those bumps, could easily bring one down to think one cannot achieve our goal. That we cannot make a difference in this world. But no one should simply say to them “get over it” and make them think this.
The Law Of Detachment While positive focus on our desires is important, we must also be detached from the end result. In this way, we trust in the universe to deliver what we need, rather than giving in to negative emotions such as fear, doubt, craving, and dissatisfaction. If you are obsessed with that new camera you want, take a step back, realize that your camera is fine for now, and the universe will provide a new one in time. Of course, if you are obsessed with the clerk at Walmart, buying a new pair of socks every day just to see her, then you need to do more than detach, you need to reattach yourself with reality - and maybe seek counseling before she gets a restraining order.
What you can’t change. Most people can’t do this since they believe what’s behind them was
...one wants to be outdone by another thus the reason to have the latest and greatest in everything including cell phones, tablets, houses, cars, and clothing. People will even get competitive about whose kitchen appliances are newer and more state of the art. It all comes down to the fact that people are too materialistic for their own good.
My house and my things were my new employers for a job I had never applied for”. With too much materialism, your life will be unnecessary complicated and you will not get time to do your favorite things so therefore buying less you will have time to go out and enjoy, instead of being worried about things that needs to be done. I am not saying that you should isolate yourself from materials. Without materials, people will not have jobs for example, in the above quote lawns to mow, roommates.
A person who realizes his life's mistakes and has a desire for change, can change the course of his life in the other direction, leaving behind their bad dependencies and habits.
The writer's purpose in this piece is to inform their audience that if one changes oneself they can make a difference in the world, hence inspire people to change their ways to "make the world a better place".
Compulsive hoarding has been universally defined by researchers as a chronic behavioral syndrome that is categorized by three unique qualities: the extreme retention and failure to dispose of an abundant quantity of useless objects, living environments so condensed with clutter that it compromises day-to-day living for its occupants, and finally a significant provocation of anxiety or distress caused by the hoarding (Franks et al. 79). Although the definition of compulsive hoarding is universally accepted, the cau...
In general, a major reason that people collect material possessions is because they are greedy. Having an abundance of stuff brings happiness to some people. Or, being wealthy and appearing that way is the key to people’s
Guilt is the stickiest clutter issue for people. Not just women. So many people are riddled with family guilt about holding onto things – most of which they don’t like or need – because it’s the family stuff. (10-13)
Hoarding is a mental illness which leads its victims to live in squalor. Hoarding is a form of obsessive compulsive disorder. This is commonly referred to as OCD. OCD is a mental illness that causes obsessions which lead to repetitive behavior. In contrast, minimalism is based on not having a multitude of things. Minimalism promotes a clear mind. This tool is based on reducing things that cause stress. Theoretically, less stress puts an ease on the mind. The tool of minimalism is also used to gain better awareness. Through awareness comes a better understanding of situations. As a minimalist, having less stuff can lead to being more focused on the important things. Things such as relationships, health, dreams and passions. Minimalists only own things that add value to their
Experts think that 10 percent of the population, and possibly 20 percent of women are chronic spenders (McVeigh, 2000). Today’s materialistic world tacitly condones shopping sprees. People who cannot stop shopping, even at the expense of their career, marriage, family and finances, are driven by pleasure-seeking arousal and by gratification. Seem that life’s little pleasures can become major problems for people with compulsive disorder.
Different people have different living styles and these habits can irritate one another when two people live together. I have lived with different family members in the past few years. I find out two actions irritate me when I live with people: throw away other people¡¦s belonging, and use other people¡¦s material without asking.