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The Art of Clearing Out: Starting Something Useful Amid Life’s Chaos
Starting something new can be exciting and daunting at the same time. While we may have a clear goal in mind, life doesn’t always offer us neat packages of time and space to pursue it. Instead, we’re often faced with a barrage of daily tasks, responsibilities, and distractions that make it hard to get started. That’s why clearing out is an essential first step in any successful endeavor.
Clearing out means decluttering your mind, space, and schedule to make room for the things that matter most. It’s about prioritizing, simplifying, and focusing on what’s essential. When we clear out, we create a sense of order and purpose that can help us stay on track even when life gets messy.
In her book, “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up,” Marie Kondo shares how decluttering your physical space can have a profound impact on your mental state. She writes, “A dramatic reorganization of the home causes correspondingly dramatic changes in lifestyle and perspective. It is life transforming.” By getting rid of things that no longer serve us, we make space for the things that do.
But clearing out isn’t just about physical decluttering. It’s also about mental and emotional decluttering. It means letting go of negative self-talk, limiting beliefs, and unproductive habits that hold us back. As author Mark Manson writes in “The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fck,” “The key to a good life is not giving a fck about more; it’s giving a fck about less, giving a fck about only what is true and immediate and important.”
So how can we start clearing out and getting started on something useful amidst life’s chaos? Here are some tips:
- Prioritize: Identify what’s truly important and let go of the rest.
- Simplify: Eliminate unnecessary tasks, commitments, and possessions.
- Focus: Set clear goals and stay focused on them.
- Plan: Break down your goals into smaller, actionable steps.
- Take action: Start with small, manageable tasks that build momentum.
Yeah, I intentionally listed the “Take Action” as the last tip but it is actually the most important tip because non of the tips before that will work out if you don't do the 5th tip first. That's why am here to prescribe for you daily #ActionPills 💊 on Medium and other Social Media, to help you to take action! (and of course to help myself too! HAHA 🤣) Okay sorry for the blabbering, let's close this article 😅
Clearing out is not a one-time event. It’s an ongoing process that requires consistent effort and attention. But the rewards are well worth it. By creating space and focus, we can achieve our goals and live a more fulfilling life.
In conclusion, starting something new can be challenging, but by clearing out our minds, space, and schedule, we can create the necessary environment for success. By taking the time to clear out, we can avoid the trap of busyness and focus on what truly matters. #ActionPills 💊
