A new year has a way of making us see our homes—and ourselves—more clearly. In Part 1 of this two-part New Year series, we focus on the mindset behind downsizing and why January often becomes the moment people start asking quieter, deeper questions about their space, their routines, and what they want next. This episode is not about checklists or decluttering marathons. It’s about understanding: Why fresh starts feel so powerful in the brainWhat “temporal landmarks” are and why they matterWhy...
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A new year has a way of making us see our homes—and ourselves—more clearly. In Part 1 of this two-part New Year series, we focus on the mindset behind downsizing and why January often becomes the moment people start asking quieter, deeper questions about their space, their routines, and what they want next. This episode is not about checklists or decluttering marathons. It’s about understanding: Why fresh starts feel so powerful in the brainWhat “temporal landmarks” are and why they matterWhy...
29. Why Downsizing Is So Hard: The Science of Decision Fatigue
The Downsizing Roadmap Podcast
30 minutes
5 months ago
29. Why Downsizing Is So Hard: The Science of Decision Fatigue
If you’ve ever sat in front of a closet, drawer, or attic full of stuff and felt totally overwhelmed—you’re not alone. Downsizing isn’t just physical work—it’s mental work. And in this episode, we’re diving into why it feels so exhausting to make all these decisions. We explore the science of decision fatigue and how it affects your brain during the downsizing process. You’ll learn why your willpower runs out faster than you expect, how clutter creates cognitive overload, and what practical t...
The Downsizing Roadmap Podcast
A new year has a way of making us see our homes—and ourselves—more clearly. In Part 1 of this two-part New Year series, we focus on the mindset behind downsizing and why January often becomes the moment people start asking quieter, deeper questions about their space, their routines, and what they want next. This episode is not about checklists or decluttering marathons. It’s about understanding: Why fresh starts feel so powerful in the brainWhat “temporal landmarks” are and why they matterWhy...
