When Decluttering Feels Difficult | Julia Ubbenga (EP364)

In this episode, Julia Ubbenga, creator of Rich in What Matters, explores the universal struggle with clutter and why letting go of possessions is a challenge for everyone. She shares her journey to minimalism, including overcoming debt and downsizing her family’s belongings by 75%. We discuss strategies for tackling emotional attachments to items, recognizing biases, and aligning decluttering with personal values. Julia explains how minimalism can bring freedom and peace, especially for busy moms.

Episode Chapters |

00:00 | Introduction to Decluttering and Minimalism

02:58 | Understanding Cognitive Biases in Decluttering

06:00 | The Importance of Values in Decluttering

08:49 | Loosening Attachments and Managing Sentimental Items

12:01 | Realizing Memories Beyond Possessions

18:01 | The Emotional Impact of Clutter

22:23 | Overcoming Guilt and Embracing Gratitude

24:37 | Trusting the Process of Letting Go

26:58 | Choosing What to Keep: The Just-in-Case Mindset

29:52 | The Journey of Decluttering: Choosing Your Hard

About Julia |

Julia Ubbenga is creator of the popular blog Rich in What Matters. Her online projects, which have attracted over 50 million views, help others let go of inner and outer clutter and reorder their lives around what matters most. Julia resides in Kansas City with her husband and their four children.

Links Discussed in This Episode |

• Order a Copy of Minimalist Moms: Living and Parenting with Simplicity
• Diane's Resource: Swipe Up For More! by Stephanie McNeal
• Previous Episode: EP252: Let’s Declutter: Negative Self-Talk with Julie Ubbenga
• Book: Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life
• Podcast Episode: EP227: Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life with Luke Burgis
• Julia's Resource: Nurtured First
• Connect with Julia:
• www.richinwhatmatters.com
• Instagram

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