Date: June 27, 2023
This recording talks about the importance of letting go of things that no longer serve us, even if they hold sentimental value. JM discuss the emotional attachments we form with objects and provide strategies for overcoming those attachments, such as journaling and taking photos. He also touches on the idea of “just in case” clutter, where we hold onto things we may need in the future, and offer practical tips for decluttering and organizing our spaces. JM also touch on the topic of grief and how to let go of objects that are emotionally attached to a person who has passed away. He stresses that the object should not hold the strength on the individual and that letting go does not mean forgetting the person who the object was connected to.
In addition to discussing the physical act of decluttering, JM delves into the emotional process of letting go and offer insights on how to approach it with a positive mindset. He stresses the importance of focusing on what we can do rather than what we can’t, and offer suggestions for leveraging tools and resources to help us achieve our goals. Whether it’s through journaling, taking photos, or simply doing the math to determine how much of something we actually need, this conversation offers practical tips for cultivating a letting go mindset that can help us navigate life’s challenges with grace and resilience.
IN THIS VIDEO:
0:01:10
Change “I have to” to “I get to”
0:01:28
Journaling to reinforce goals.
0:05:00
Mindset Exercise – Positive thinking
0:08:04
Perspective is how you see what’s happening in your outer world and your inner world.
0:13:09
The way to be happy, to be fulfilled is to stretch and go where it’s possible.
0:18:01
Leverage: help from someone or something to do an activity out of our reach.
0:26:37
Just in Case (JIC) items
0:28:19
Safety and Emotional Assessment for Getting Rid of Just-in-Case Items
0:30:42
The Importance of Video Journaling and Positive Anchors for Emotional Attachments
0:39:50
Decluttering Journey is establishing a code and following it for life, like a diet.
0:41:36
Grieving and Letting Go of Objects


