Ep. 325 | The Cluttered Mind (with Dr. Amishi Jha)

The Minimalists discuss the physical clutter that is created by mental clutter with Dr. Amishi Jha. Watch “Maximal” episodes of The Minimalists Private Podcast exclusively at Patreon:   / theminimalists  

Questions answered in this episode:

00:00 What are the ideal steps to take to reduce mental clutter?

07:20 How do we refine our attention?

12:35 What is the “Find Your Flashlight Practice”?

13:32 How do we let go of sentimental stuff that has continuously piled up for decades and is physically and mentally holding us back?

17:20 How do we wind up emotionally attached to stuff?

21:01 How do we appropriately develop new habits?

21:26 What is "contingent reality"?

23:21 How do you maintain mindfulness in the corporate world amid the constant bombardment of demands from obligations and responsibilities?

26:38 What is “task switching”?

29:01 How do we enjoy wholly disconnecting in our free time without feeling like we’ve wasted time?

36:46 Listener comments and minimalism tips.

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