Too many decisions lead to overwhelm and under-producing. Just this morning I listened to a podcast from Timothy Ferriss, famous for writing The Four-Hour Work Week. I learned that the energy we take to make decisions leaves us less energy to get things done, so the fewer decisions we can make, the better, even if they sometimes cost more. I realized this concept applies to clutter. My holding onto something because I don’t know if I want to keep it or where I’ll put it drains my energy. I’m better off letting it go and freeing myself of the decision. What physical things are occupying your mind? Read the essay here.
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