67: 5 Psychological Phenomena that Affect Decluttering & Consumption

67: 5 Psychological Phenomena that Affect Decluttering & Consumption

Author: Cloud10 January 14, 2025 Duration: 44:41
It's always SO exciting when I record something that immediately becomes one of my favorite episodes. This is one of those!! My degree is in psychology because I've always been fascinated with understanding human behavior, motivations, and emotions. So today, I explore 5 psychological theories and cognitive biases that affect WHY it's hard to declutter, and what we can do to move forward. I hope you feel seen and empowered. Remember: I am not a doctor of psychology, rather just sharing concepts I've found to be highly interesting! Paring Down Instagram: ⁠⁠@paring_down⁠ Books related to this episode: Scarcity Brain by Michael Easter Subtract by Leidy Klotz The Age of Magical Overthinking by Amanda Montell Paring Down Newsletter: The L.E.S.S. Express Paring Down Webiste & Blog Paring Down YouTube PARING DOWN RESOURCES: Complete Guide to Decluttering Kid Stuff⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Free 15 Clutter-Free Gift Ideas⁠ Free Gift Request Email Template ⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Know Your Why Worksheet ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Baby Essentials List⁠⁠⁠⁠ CODES: 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use promo code PARING This show is brought to you by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month of Better Help therapy: www.betterhelp.com/paring 40% off luxurious bedsheets & loungewear from Cozy Earth: https://cozyearth.com - use code PARING Ethical, luxury women's clothing at Quince.com/paring for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! 10 Free Meals from Hello Fresh: www.hellofresh.com/paring10fm $300 off Air Doctor Pro air purifier: https://airdoctorpro.com/ - Use code PARING 15% off your first order at PACT (sustainable, ethical clothing): https://wearpact.com/ - Use code PARINGDOWN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paring Down: Realistic minimalism, decluttering, & intentional living is for anyone who feels overwhelmed by their possessions but finds the idea of an empty, stark home equally daunting. Host Shannon Leyko approaches these conversations with the warmth and directness of a close friend, focusing on the mental shifts needed to let go of clutter without adopting an all-or-nothing philosophy. Each episode feels like a supportive chat that acknowledges the emotional weight of our things, whether it's a crowded garage, an overstuffed closet, or a schedule packed with obligations. The discussions move beyond simple organizing tricks to explore a more intentional way of living that can create space-both physically and mentally. Leyko brings in a range of voices, from well-known authors to people navigating everyday challenges, all sharing actionable advice and perspective. This podcast digs into the real reasons we hold on to stuff and how to cultivate a home environment that genuinely serves you. It’s a practical guide for making incremental, sustainable changes that reduce stress, not a rigid doctrine to follow. You’ll find a balanced, compassionate take on creating calm in your living space and your daily routines through realistic steps.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 144

Paring Down: Realistic minimalism, decluttering, & intentional living
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83: Making the Most of Our Space with Khrystyne Jaspers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:30
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81: The Art of Making Friends & How it Helps Us Declutter [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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80: Be Rich in What Matters with Julia Ubbenga [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:05
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79: Decluttering Before You Move (or Mock Move) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:03
There's no motivation to declutter quite like relocating! But where should we start? In this episode I break down why we should declutter before we move, and 10 categories to focus on in order to avoid taking clutter wit…
78: Addressing the Mental Load of Clutter with Dr. Morgan Cutlip [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:05
"What if our partner says they'll do something, but they don't follow through?" "How do we get our partners to care about all the details of home/family management?" These are just two of the questions I ask relationship…
77: What If I End Up Needing What I've Decluttered? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:26
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76: Is Celebrity Self-Help Advice Useful? with Jim Oliver [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:16
Introducing my brother, Jim Oliver!! We talk about losing our mom 12 years ago, and what that has meant for both of us in terms of living our lives with clear intention - even though that intentionality looks different b…
75: Minimalism Hot Takes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:31
The beautiful part about intentional living is that we get to decide what resonates with us and what doesn't. Not all advice is for everyone, and that's A-okay. In that spirit, there seem to be some generally-accepted vi…