When I had a big apartment, I had a lot of books like you. But now that I have a small apartment. I save books on a kindle, have audio books or stream my books. I write a lot now.
I ask myself the following questions when deciding what to let go. 1. Have I used in the past year? 2. Can I rebuy in the future if needed? 3. Would I buy if I saw it in a charity shop?
Wow the insights and reflective approach here have been more helpful and motivating than a zillion decluttering videos I’ve gone through. Thank you so much
I can relate to your laptop conundrum. I’ve realised that a lot of modern day things don’t get done because I don’t know how to move forward with them. Once I realise that’s the problem then I can work my way forward by trying to find answers on the internet or asking around. So google how to wipe a hard drive for instance. So often I don’t move forward because the problem seems too overwhelming and I presume I won’t be able to do it. I’ve really progressed since I started breaking everything down into little questions I need to find an answer to and little jobs that need to be done. It’s like one of those yes/no flowchart thingies.
Breaking problems down into smaller pieces is always helpful. Also, trusting yourself that perhaps you CAN do it, if you only try. Good on you for making some progress! 🎉
Great interview, Helen summed up so many of our problems around clutter in a way I've never heard before and which makes total sense. Thanks Graham and Helen!
It's a different world, someone there to take you coat when you come in! a cleaner, a gardener so all you have to do is a "little watering and mowing", presumably someone to take the green waste to the tip? All sounds absolutely wonderful. Where exactly is this land of plenty?
I guess you won't see this but I couldn't find a place to dm you on Instagram or Facebook. I just want to say I really appreciate your books I read the productivity one and i'm currently making my way through your nutrition one. Very good stuff and I love your style and personality :) Thanks for your work I appreciate it! ps I'm trying my best to develope my second brain but for sure it's going to take some time.
That's amazing to hear! thanks for letting me know☺ The best place to reach me and keep in the loop is via my mailinglist www.grahamallcott.com/sign-up
Look I am a lost cause. I too went to art schools, in fact am highly educated, hopelessly old and still have a mind that won't stop learning, remembering it all and love gardens, cats and in fact all flora and fauna. My friends seem to be dying at an alarming rate. Too much stuff, everyone knows. I like ENGLISH GARDENS. I have no interest in a perfect, pruned cut it down garden. Though gardens I love are lots of work. Just flourishing full of a riot of color...planned. But my back porch...yikes! The spare room. double yikes. I make art with my STUFF.
