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Get ready to chew on something truly transformative.
Good morning, good afternoon, or good evening wherever
you may be in this wide wonderful world.
Welcome back to another episode of chew on
this 365,
your daily bite of wisdom and wellness.
I am Tansy, your guide on this journey.
And today, we're gonna be exploring the transformative
power of living with less. So come on
in and get close and comfortable in our
cozy part of the Internet.
I do call our podcast home where the
pot of tea is on and hot, and
the topic of discussions are warm and insightful.
As you begin to spend a few moments
with me today, I do want you to
go ahead and pour that soothing cup of
herbal tea,
because now we're gonna take a look at
the question of today.
What is one item or commitment
you can let go of today to create
more space and clarity in your life?
If you will take a moment to reflect
on this question,
consider how letting go of this item or
commitment
can transform your life.
We're going to explore this topic together to
see how we can embrace the joy of
downsizing.
As you chew on that, I do want
to set the tone for today's exploration of
downsizing
with a simple yet powerful three word quote,
less is more.
And I'm gonna ask that you let these
three words be a gentle reminder to embrace
simplicity
and focus on what truly matters.
Alright, let's go on into our topic for
today, living with less, the joy of downsizing.
When it comes to downsizing,
downsizing
physical and mental clutter can enhance clarity and
joy,
helping you lead a simpler,
more focused life. Alright. I hope that you
have found a comfortable spot because we're gonna
go ahead and dive into the benefits
of downsizing
and how to start living with less.
When I speak of downsizing,
I am referring to
more along the lines of creating space for
what truly matters.
Alright. It is more than just getting rid
of your possessions.
We want to create space for quality
for things that truly matter and that have
a significance in our life.
By reducing physical
and mental clutter, you can experience greater clarity,
freedom
and joy.
And when it comes to the oral health,
and taking a holistic approach to the oral
health,
I realized that downsizing
is essential for overall wellness,
including your beautiful healthy smiles,
the oral cavity.
Just by reducing physical and mental clutter, this
can lower stress levels, and we all know
you've been tuning in here with me on
chew on this 365.
We know what the stress can do to
the overall body,
including the oral health.
Stress can impact you in ways such as
teeth grinding,
gum disease,
TMJ, which is temporomandibular
joint disorders,
ulcerations in the mouth, lesions
in the mouth, throws off the chemistry in
the body, and you end up with things
such as those apnea ulcers, such as the
fungal infections.
So we wanna reduce stress
as much as we can.
And also, the clarity and focus gained from
living with less can encourage healthier lifestyle choices,
including consistent oral hygiene routines.
So by integrating downsizing into your routine,
you can support your mental,
emotional and physical well-being,
which just ensures a holistic approach to health.
Emphasizing the joy of downsizing
leads to a healthier,
happier you inside and out.
Now I wanna go into that insightful resource
on this topic I have for you. The
book I'm gonna recommend is the life changing
magic of tidying up. Subtitle, the Japanese art
of decluttering and organizing
by Marie Kondo.
Alright. Again, the title of the book is
The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up, The
Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing
by Marie Kondo.
I chose this book because it does offer
practical tips and a powerful philosophy on decluttering.
Emphasizing
that keeping only what sparks joy can transform
your life.
Alright. When we take time to understand these
benefits of downsizing,
we can appreciate how living with less can
lead to more fulfillment.
Now I wanna explore some of the incredible
benefits of downsizing with you. Number 1, increase
clarity.
Reducing the clutter can help clear your mind,
making it easier to focus and think clearly.
The second benefit, enhance joy.
Keeping only items and commitments that bring you
joy can increase your overall happiness.
And a third benefit I have for you
is reduced stress.
Less clutter means less to manage and worry
about leading to lower stress levels.
The 4th one, greater freedom.
Downsizing can free up physical space,
time and energy,
just allowing you to pursue what really and
truly matters to you.
And the 5th one, environmental impact.
Reducing consumption and waste is beneficial for the
environment, promoting a more sustainable lifestyle.
And then 6, a big one here, financial
savings.
Owning less can lead to fewer expenses,
saving money on storage, maintenance,
and unnecessary
purchases.
Alright. Now just by embracing these benefits I
just mentioned of downsizing,
you can create a simpler, more intentional life.
And now I have some practical tips to
help you downsize effectively.
Number 1, just start small. Begin with a
small area or category like a drawer or
closet
and gradually work your way up to larger
spaces.
Number 2, sort and categorize.
Separate your items into categories
such as keep,
donate, sell, discard.
At least that's what I do.
And, I am a truly a minimalist.
My home, I barely put anything on my
walls.
I keep my closet spaces almost near empty,
so I'm not always buying. I like to
see clear
spaces whenever possible.
My third one for you is 1 in,
one out.
Adopt the 1 in, one out rule to
prevent new clutter from accumulating.
For every new item you bring in,
try to let go of 1. I know
it's kind of hard to do because everything
happens to be favorites or have some type
of nostalgia
attached to it. But that's another,
tip for you, 1 in, 1 out.
Another one I have for you is set
limits.
Create limits for certain categories of items, such
as your books,
clothes, or kitchen gadgets just to prevent excess.
And then when you can digitize,
reduce paper clutter by digitizing important documents,
photos, and notes.
Store them securely on your devices.
And, of course, the optimum word here is
securely.
And then mindful commitments is another tip for
downsizing.
Evaluate your commitments and activities.
Let go of those that do not align
with your values or bring you joy.
And then the 7th that I have for
you is practice gratitude.
Be grateful for what you have and mindful
of what you truly need.
This can help curb the desire for unnecessary
acquisitions.
Alright. Just by taking the time to follow
these tips, you can start to downsize
and create a more focused joyful life.
Now, once we get into practicing these tips,
now that we know all the beautiful benefits,
let's talk about maintaining a minimalist lifestyle
because that will require ongoing effort and mindfulness.
And here's how you can keep living with
less.
Regular decluttering.
Make decluttering a regular practice, not a one
time event.
Periodically review your possessions and your commitments.
And then of course, mindful consumption is on
the list. Be mindful of what you bring
into your life.
Ask yourself if it adds value or joy
before you acquire a new item.
And then simplify routines.
Streamline your daily routines and habits to reduce
mental clutter and so that can enhance your
productivity.
Another one, focus on experiences.
Prior to rise experiences
over possessions,
invest in activities and relationships
that bring you joy and fulfillment.
And then the last one I have for
you is stay connected to your values.
Regularly reflect on your values and goals just
to ensure
that your lifestyle aligns with them.
Alright. Just by maintaining these practices, you can
sustain the benefits of downsizing
and continue to live a simpler, more focused
life.
Alright. I would love to hear from you.
I always ask and invite you to go
on over to tanzaniedavis.com.
Leave me a comment.
Have you downsized your possessions or commitments
and how has it impacted your life?
What tips have you found most effective for
living with less? Please share with me. I
love to read and hear from you. And
most of all, I love to learn from
you. So let's inspire each other to embrace
the joy of downsizing.
Before I go any further, I wanna drop
this inspirational quote for you to reflect on.
This one is by William Morris, and it
reads, have nothing in your house that you
do not know to be useful or believe
to be beautiful.
Again, by William Morris have nothing in your
house that you do not know to be
useful or believe to be beautiful.
Today, I'm just stopping by friends just to
encourage you to start or continue your journey
of downsizing.
Try one of the tips that I discussed
and just notice how it impacts your clarity
and joy.
I want us to work together to create
simpler and more intentional
lives.
With that, we're going to go right into
our journal segment for today. This is where
I just ask you to take some time
with me for introspection
and journaling,
reflecting on your possessions and commitments can provide
valuable insights and inspire positive change.
I have 3 engaging prompts to get you
started.
As always, please feel free to pause this
podcast after each prompt to give yourself ample
time to write. With that, let's dive on
into our first prompt, evaluating clutter.
For this, I want you to think about
an area of your home that feels cluttered.
How does this clutter affect your mood and
productivity?
Alright. Now pick that pen up, put it
to paper, and write about the physical and
mental impact of clutter in this space.
Now we're gonna move on to prompt number
2, imagining a simplified life.
For this, I'm asking you to imagine what
your life would be like with fewer possessions
and commitments.
How would it change your daily routine
and overall well-being?
Okay, then write about your vision for a
simpler, more focused life.
And then our final prompt,
creating a downsizing plan.
For this, I'm asking you to reflect on
the steps you will take to downsize your
possessions and commitments.
What specific actions will you take and how
will you ensure consistency?
Now put pen to paper, let that ink
flow and write about your plan for living
with less and the benefits you anticipate.
Alright, friends, that's gonna conclude our journal segment
for today. I do wanna thank you for
taking the time to reflect and journal with
me today.
Just by embracing
downsizing,
this can lead to a more peaceful and
fulfilling life, and that is what we're all
about here. Aren't you on this 365?
I sure hope that these prompts have helped
you gain clarity and motivation to start living
with less.
Remember, your journal is a personal space for
exploration and growth. So please keep writing and
discovering.
Keep downsizing also just to let it guide
your journey to wellness. With that, my wonderful
friends, I'm gonna say happy journaling, and I'm
gonna pour out my deepest gratitude for each
and every one of you following me here
on chew on this 365.
Also, thank you for joining me on this
exploration of living with less.
Keep downsizing. Okay. I know it can be
hard and challenging for a lot of us
who like to hold on to things, but
remember it is for our our optimum well-being.
And remember,
until we meet again on the very next
episode, keep chewing on the good stuff.
And that wraps up another day with chew
on this 365.
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