Episode 153: Finding Peace One Drawer at a Time

Have you ever felt overwhelmed, stressed, or stuck, but couldn't quite put your finger on why? The answer may be hiding in plain sight—in the clutter we carry every day.In this episode of Life Lived Better, Joseph and Paula explore the many forms of clutter that can accumulate in our lives, from overflowing closets and crowded calendars to emotional baggage, unhealthy relationships, and outdated beliefs about ourselves. They discuss why letting go can be so difficult, how clutter affects our mental and emotional well-being, and practical strategies for creating more space, peace, and purpose.Whether you're struggling to part with physical possessions, set boundaries with draining people, release old resentments, or simply simplify an overcommitted life, this episode offers thoughtful insights and actionable steps to help you move forward. Sometimes the path to a better life isn't about adding more, it's about making room for what truly matters.Join our co-hosts as they explore how decluttering your surroundings, your schedule, your relationships, and even your thoughts can lead to greater clarity, freedom, and well-being.Questions? If you have questions, you would like Joseph and Paula to address during an upcoming episode of Questions for Counselors, feel free to reach out through the website at ⁠www.lifelivedbetter.net⁠ or email them directly at ⁠[email protected]⁠    You can find information about this and other episodes on the website: ⁠www.lifelivedbetter.net⁠.    Just a reminder - Anything shared during this and all other episodes is based on personal experiences and opinions. It is not to be viewed as professional counseling or advice - it is solely our opinion. Information shared does not represent our employers or profession.  We would love for you to rate our show and tell others about us.  And remember, Knowledge leads to a Life Lived Better.   Resources used to create the episodes on this topic: 10 Easy Ways To Cleanse Your Home of Negative Energy Clear Space, Clear Mind: The Science Behind Decluttering | Psychology Today Do you have the Urge to Purge? by June Plahuta. — Reignite Your Soul Energy Purification: What It Is and How to Cleanse Negative Energy How to Declutter Your Home: 6 Best Room-by-Room Methods How to Purge Your House: 10 Step Guide - How Decluttering Can Reduce Stress and Improve Focus The Psychology of DeclutteringTime to Purge- Let Go of The Unnecessary | Mysticsense The Emotional Benefits of De-Cluttering | Psychology Today The Mental Health Benefits of Decluttering | USU The urge to purge — Kate Swoboda