Comments on: Peace Through Reduced Clutter http://www.thoughtfulconsideration.com/2006/11/29/non-finance/organization/peace-through-reduced-clutter/ Live Better - Get Your Think On! Tue, 06 Jan 2009 08:50:28 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 By: Fingerprints For A Storage Unit!? at ThoughtfulConsideration.com http://www.thoughtfulconsideration.com/2006/11/29/non-finance/organization/peace-through-reduced-clutter/#comment-205 Fingerprints For A Storage Unit!? at ThoughtfulConsideration.com Tue, 19 Dec 2006 13:35:34 +0000 http://www.thoughtfulconsideration.com/2006/11/29/non-finance/organization/peace-through-reduced-clutter/#comment-205 [...] Fingerprints For A Storage Unit!? Published December 18th, 2006 in Finance, Investing, Etc. and ID Theft & Credit. Tags: Fingerprints, Identity Theft, Poor Company Policy, Storage. We’re thinking about selling our condo since we’re bursting at the seams. The only problem is that you want to clear out the clutter when you’re showing the place because it makes it seem larger. As I’ve said before, I’m actually quite excited about the opportunity and motivation to review all the stuff we have and try to pare it down to a more manageable level. [...] […] Fingerprints For A Storage Unit!? Published December 18th, 2006 in Finance, Investing, Etc. and ID Theft & Credit. Tags: Fingerprints, Identity Theft, Poor Company Policy, Storage. We’re thinking about selling our condo since we’re bursting at the seams. The only problem is that you want to clear out the clutter when you’re showing the place because it makes it seem larger. As I’ve said before, I’m actually quite excited about the opportunity and motivation to review all the stuff we have and try to pare it down to a more manageable level. […]

]]> By: Towards Better Life Carnival Edition #3 (December 17, 2006) « Towards Better Life http://www.thoughtfulconsideration.com/2006/11/29/non-finance/organization/peace-through-reduced-clutter/#comment-194 Towards Better Life Carnival Edition #3 (December 17, 2006) « Towards Better Life Sat, 16 Dec 2006 05:30:54 +0000 http://www.thoughtfulconsideration.com/2006/11/29/non-finance/organization/peace-through-reduced-clutter/#comment-194 [...] Andy presents Peace Through Reduced Clutter posted at ThoughtfulConsideration.com - Get Your Think On, saying, “Some say that cleanliness is next to godliness. Whether you believe that or not, reducing clutter is a sure-fire way to feel more at peace.” [...] […] Andy presents Peace Through Reduced Clutter posted at ThoughtfulConsideration.com - Get Your Think On, saying, “Some say that cleanliness is next to godliness. Whether you believe that or not, reducing clutter is a sure-fire way to feel more at peace.” […]

]]> By: Andy http://www.thoughtfulconsideration.com/2006/11/29/non-finance/organization/peace-through-reduced-clutter/#comment-183 Andy Thu, 14 Dec 2006 02:57:47 +0000 http://www.thoughtfulconsideration.com/2006/11/29/non-finance/organization/peace-through-reduced-clutter/#comment-183 Ms. Q., Thanks for the great points - I love hearing about other peoples' personal experience. The surveys (that you included links to) were very interesting! I think they go a little beyond our clutter problems, but I might e-mail them to my wife as a joke (to see her reaction)! Ms. Q.,

Thanks for the great points - I love hearing about other peoples’ personal experience.

The surveys (that you included links to) were very interesting! I think they go a little beyond our clutter problems, but I might e-mail them to my wife as a joke (to see her reaction)!

]]> By: Verve Coaching:: Revolutionary Coaching, Training, and Advice for People and Organizations - Life Growth Communication Leadership Relationship Effectiveness Success Money, Boston, MA » Archives » Carnival of Powerful Living - December 12, 2006 http://www.thoughtfulconsideration.com/2006/11/29/non-finance/organization/peace-through-reduced-clutter/#comment-178 Verve Coaching:: Revolutionary Coaching, Training, and Advice for People and Organizations - Life Growth Communication Leadership Relationship Effectiveness Success Money, Boston, MA » Archives » Carnival of Powerful Living - December 12, 2006 Wed, 13 Dec 2006 01:26:38 +0000 http://www.thoughtfulconsideration.com/2006/11/29/non-finance/organization/peace-through-reduced-clutter/#comment-178 [...] Andy presents Peace Through Reduced Clutter posted at ThoughtfulConsideration.com - Get Your Think On, saying, “It’s not just in the way, it’s actually bringing you down.” [...] […] Andy presents Peace Through Reduced Clutter posted at ThoughtfulConsideration.com - Get Your Think On, saying, “It’s not just in the way, it’s actually bringing you down.” […]

]]> By: Ms. Q http://www.thoughtfulconsideration.com/2006/11/29/non-finance/organization/peace-through-reduced-clutter/#comment-156 Ms. Q Fri, 08 Dec 2006 18:35:59 +0000 http://www.thoughtfulconsideration.com/2006/11/29/non-finance/organization/peace-through-reduced-clutter/#comment-156 Found my way here via the carnival - you have a nice site! To answer your question - clutter bothers me. However, I'm a bit biased as hoarding/cluttering runs in the family and there are a few family members who live in homes where there are literally no open horizontal spaces. I went the OTHER way and when I was able to live in a place with enough space, I was constantly clearing away things. That was a bit much! I think life should be balanced. Now I have areas that I allow clutter: the work table, the project shelf, that kind of thing. Sometimes you need to be able to leave things in "state" so you can get back to it. I've heard that your environment mirrors your emotions and mental landscape and can affect your emotional/mental state as well. I find open spaces very relaxing. Based on my own experiences as well as hearing others' stories, people with very cluttered (as in chronic) homes tend to be stressed out and worried. Here are some resources for those who wonder if they have a hoarder-cluttering problem: http://www.nsgcd.org/pdfs/fs006.pdf http://www.ocfoundation.org/hoarding/docs/Measurement-of-compulsive-hoarding-survey-01.pdf Found my way here via the carnival - you have a nice site!

To answer your question - clutter bothers me. However, I’m a bit biased as hoarding/cluttering runs in the family and there are a few family members who live in homes where there are literally no open horizontal spaces.

I went the OTHER way and when I was able to live in a place with enough space, I was constantly clearing away things. That was a bit much! I think life should be balanced. Now I have areas that I allow clutter: the work table, the project shelf, that kind of thing. Sometimes you need to be able to leave things in “state” so you can get back to it.

I’ve heard that your environment mirrors your emotions and mental landscape and can affect your emotional/mental state as well. I find open spaces very relaxing. Based on my own experiences as well as hearing others’ stories, people with very cluttered (as in chronic) homes tend to be stressed out and worried.

Here are some resources for those who wonder if they have a hoarder-cluttering problem:

http://www.nsgcd.org/pdfs/fs006.pdf
http://www.ocfoundation.org/hoarding/docs/Measurement-of-compulsive-hoarding-survey-01.pdf

]]> By: Bryan C. Fleming » Personal Growth Carnival - 22nd Edition http://www.thoughtfulconsideration.com/2006/11/29/non-finance/organization/peace-through-reduced-clutter/#comment-147 Bryan C. Fleming » Personal Growth Carnival - 22nd Edition Wed, 06 Dec 2006 13:10:20 +0000 http://www.thoughtfulconsideration.com/2006/11/29/non-finance/organization/peace-through-reduced-clutter/#comment-147 [...] Daniel Scocco presents Why more people should consider quitting their jobs Michael K. Dawson presents Would Steve Jobs Have Kick-Started Your Quest for Financial Freedom? Brandon Peele presents Pyramid of Life Cody McKibben presents Interview: Ramit Sethi Won’t Just Teach You To Be Rich… Randy Yniguez presents An Exercise in Realizing Alternatives Laura Young presents Think Money Wouldn’t Change You? Think Again lorenzo presents Dreams: The Ultimate Second Life posted at RealitySeeds. Erek Ostrowski presents Being Effective With People: Part 3 (Being Charismatic) Raymond David Salas presents The Power of a Gratitude Journal Patricia presents How To Use A Sick Day To Change Your Life Game Producer presents 3 Efficient Ways to Deal With People Alvaro Fernandez presents Well-deserved break: Top 10 Brain Teasers Charles H. Green presents Trust Tip 7: Returning Calls Unbelievably Fast Miguel Trujillo presents Happiness and Culture David Maister presents BusinessWeek Editor speaks! Jane Chin presents Freedom from Guru Randy Yniguez presents 10 Ways To Keep Your Life Stagnant Joseph presents How to build wealth Andy presents Peace Through Reduced Clutter Shamelle presents 6 Ways to make you feel good (when the going gets … Ririan presents 22 Ways To Overclock Your Brain Tony D. Clark presents 4 Ways the Work at Home Parent Teaches Success by Example [...] […] Daniel Scocco presents Why more people should consider quitting their jobs Michael K. Dawson presents Would Steve Jobs Have Kick-Started Your Quest for Financial Freedom? Brandon Peele presents Pyramid of Life Cody McKibben presents Interview: Ramit Sethi Won’t Just Teach You To Be Rich… Randy Yniguez presents An Exercise in Realizing Alternatives Laura Young presents Think Money Wouldn’t Change You? Think Again lorenzo presents Dreams: The Ultimate Second Life posted at RealitySeeds. Erek Ostrowski presents Being Effective With People: Part 3 (Being Charismatic) Raymond David Salas presents The Power of a Gratitude Journal Patricia presents How To Use A Sick Day To Change Your Life Game Producer presents 3 Efficient Ways to Deal With People Alvaro Fernandez presents Well-deserved break: Top 10 Brain Teasers Charles H. Green presents Trust Tip 7: Returning Calls Unbelievably Fast Miguel Trujillo presents Happiness and Culture David Maister presents BusinessWeek Editor speaks! Jane Chin presents Freedom from Guru Randy Yniguez presents 10 Ways To Keep Your Life Stagnant Joseph presents How to build wealth Andy presents Peace Through Reduced Clutter Shamelle presents 6 Ways to make you feel good (when the going gets … Ririan presents 22 Ways To Overclock Your Brain Tony D. Clark presents 4 Ways the Work at Home Parent Teaches Success by Example […]

]]> By: Creating a Better Life » The Personal Development Carnival - December 3, 2006 http://www.thoughtfulconsideration.com/2006/11/29/non-finance/organization/peace-through-reduced-clutter/#comment-140 Creating a Better Life » The Personal Development Carnival - December 3, 2006 Mon, 04 Dec 2006 02:09:31 +0000 http://www.thoughtfulconsideration.com/2006/11/29/non-finance/organization/peace-through-reduced-clutter/#comment-140 [...] Andy presents Peace Through Reduced Clutter posted at ThoughtfulConsideration.com - Get Your Think On, saying, “Some say that cleanliness is next to godliness. Whether you believe that or not, reducing clutter is a sure-fire way to feel more at peace.” [...] […] Andy presents Peace Through Reduced Clutter posted at ThoughtfulConsideration.com - Get Your Think On, saying, “Some say that cleanliness is next to godliness. Whether you believe that or not, reducing clutter is a sure-fire way to feel more at peace.” […]

]]> By: Andy http://www.thoughtfulconsideration.com/2006/11/29/non-finance/organization/peace-through-reduced-clutter/#comment-133 Andy Thu, 30 Nov 2006 04:40:59 +0000 http://www.thoughtfulconsideration.com/2006/11/29/non-finance/organization/peace-through-reduced-clutter/#comment-133 SVB, I'm impressed and can only say that I hope to achieve the same someday. Out of curiosity, how do/did you draw a distinction between what is necessary and what isn't? SVB,

I’m impressed and can only say that I hope to achieve the same someday. Out of curiosity, how do/did you draw a distinction between what is necessary and what isn’t?

]]> By: Silicon Valley Blogger http://www.thoughtfulconsideration.com/2006/11/29/non-finance/organization/peace-through-reduced-clutter/#comment-132 Silicon Valley Blogger Thu, 30 Nov 2006 04:31:28 +0000 http://www.thoughtfulconsideration.com/2006/11/29/non-finance/organization/peace-through-reduced-clutter/#comment-132 Man what a great question you pose. Clutter at home REALLY bothers me. I used to have tons of knick knacks in a former home where I used every conceivable spot I found for a collectible. We moved to a new house 5 years ago and turned a 180. I banned all unnecessary items in the house and make heavy use of the classifieds online and offline. I'm much happier now! I value my space quite highly, more so than lots of stuff that attempt to occupy it. Man what a great question you pose. Clutter at home REALLY bothers me. I used to have tons of knick knacks in a former home where I used every conceivable spot I found for a collectible. We moved to a new house 5 years ago and turned a 180. I banned all unnecessary items in the house and make heavy use of the classifieds online and offline. I’m much happier now! I value my space quite highly, more so than lots of stuff that attempt to occupy it.

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