67: 5 Psychological Phenomena that Affect Decluttering & Consumption
67: 5 Psychological Phenomena that Affect Decluttering & Consumption  
Podcast: Paring Down: Realistic minimalism, decluttering, & intentional living
Published On: Tue Jan 14 2025
Description: It's always SO exciting when I record something that immediately becomes one of my favorite episodes. This is one of those!! My degree is in psychology because I've always been fascinated with understanding human behavior, motivations, and emotions. So today, I explore 5 psychological theories and cognitive biases that affect WHY it's hard to declutter, and what we can do to move forward. I hope you feel seen and empowered. Remember: I am not a doctor of psychology, rather just sharing concepts I've found to be highly interesting! Paring Down Instagram: ⁠⁠@paring_down⁠ Books related to this episode: Scarcity Brain by Michael Easter Subtract by Leidy Klotz The Age of Magical Overthinking by Amanda Montell Paring Down Newsletter: The L.E.S.S. Express Paring Down Webiste & Blog Paring Down YouTube PARING DOWN RESOURCES: Complete Guide to Decluttering Kid Stuff⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Free 15 Clutter-Free Gift Ideas⁠ Free Gift Request Email Template ⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Know Your Why Worksheet ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Baby Essentials List⁠⁠⁠⁠ CODES: 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use promo code PARING This show is brought to you by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month of Better Help therapy: www.betterhelp.com/paring 40% off luxurious bedsheets & loungewear from Cozy Earth: https://cozyearth.com - use code PARING Ethical, luxury women's clothing at Quince.com/paring for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! 10 Free Meals from Hello Fresh: www.hellofresh.com/paring10fm $300 off Air Doctor Pro air purifier: https://airdoctorpro.com/ - Use code PARING 15% off your first order at PACT (sustainable, ethical clothing): https://wearpact.com/ - Use code PARINGDOWN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices