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five reasons to create space in your life by Jessica of NachoAverageFro.com

and I'm Justin Mollick, your narrator,

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5 reasons to create space in your life by Jessica of NachoAverageFro.com

Over the last couple of years, minimalism has taught me many indispensable life lessons.

It's even changed my life in ways that I never could have imagined.

Today, I'm reflecting on my journey and sharing with you five reasons why we should declutter and create space.

Create space to figure out who you are. There was a time in my life where the only thing I was

confident about was the fact that I didn't know who I was. Minimalism changed that by creating

an opportunity for me to think. It's hard to be clear about what you want or need if you never

have the opportunity to sit still. What many people don't realize is that every time we allow something

into our lives, it steals our power. Each time you purchase a new item, not only does it take your

money, but it also demands that you use it, clean it, fix it, move it, replace it, and store it.

It's no wonder that so many people feel like they never have the time or the energy to sit,

think, and plan. All their stuff has robbed them of it. The same applies to people,

thoughts, habits, even our hobbies. Each one requires an investment of our time, money, and attention

to survive. When we choose to let go, we take back ownership of our own life. With that power,

we finally have the opportunity to decide how we'd prefer to use our time, money, and attention

to become our best selves. Create space to do what you need and love to do. Prior to decluttering my

home, I always felt like I didn't have the time to accomplish my goals or complete my to-do's.

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