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Decluttering for Discipline
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Mindful Motivation IV: September 22, 2025
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When we chase goals, we often focus on what we need to add: new habits, new skills, or new routines. But the real power of discipline comes from what we're willing to remove.
Discipline thrives in a clear space. Decluttering isn't just about your physical surroundings, it's about your entire life. By removing distractions, unnecessary obligations, and old habits that no longer serve you, you create the mental and emotional clarity needed to achieve what truly matters.
🏠 Physical: Remove Distractions From Your Space
Your physical environment directly impacts your energy, focus, and productivity. A cluttered space creates a cluttered mind. When you intentionally clear your surroundings, you send a signal to yourself: this is a place for focus and growth.
- Clear your workspace: Remove non-essential items from your desk or table. Keep only the tools you need for your most important tasks. Example: Move yesterday’s coffee mugs, random mail, or clothes to another room — keep the area for work and creativity only.
- Create a calm zone: If you’re building habits like journaling or meditating, designate one specific corner or chair for that activity.
- Weekly reset: Schedule 15 minutes each Sunday to tidy up so you begin every week fresh.
🌱 When your space is clear, your focus has room to thrive.
📱 Digital: Clean Your Feeds and Notifications
Your devices can be one of the biggest sources of distraction and stress. Notifications and endless scrolling silently drain your time and energy.
- Declutter your phone: Delete apps you no longer use. Group similar apps into folders to minimize visual clutter.
- Control notifications: Turn off all non-essential alerts (social media, shopping apps, etc.). Keep notifications only for critical areas: calendar reminders, family, or emergency alerts.
- Curate your feeds: Unfollow or mute accounts that don’t align with your growth and goals. Follow creators who inspire and educate you. Example: Replace gossip pages with financial educators or motivational leaders.
🌱 Protect your attention like wealth — don’t give it away freely.
🧘 Mental: Release Commitments That Don't Align With Your Focus
Mental clutter often shows up as overcommitment — saying “yes” to too many things or holding on to beliefs, habits, or relationships that no longer serve you.
- Audit your calendar: Look at every meeting, group, or obligation. Ask: Does this move me toward my vision? If not, consider stepping back.
- Practice saying “no” with love: You don’t need to explain every decision. A simple, “Thank you, but I can’t commit right now,” is enough.
- Let go of guilt: Releasing what no longer aligns doesn’t mean failure — it’s a strategic move to create space for what truly matters. Example: If you’ve been attending a weekly meeting that drains you but doesn’t support your Lock-In goals, replace that time with something that builds your future — like reading, wealth planning, or skill-building.
🌱 Every ‘no’ you say today creates space for a bigger ‘yes’ tomorrow.
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When you clear space, you make room for habits and disciplines that matter. Think of it as pruning the branches so your tree can grow stronger roots. This week, choose one area to declutter. Notice how much mental energy you gain.
Quote of the Week:
“The first step in crafting the life you want is to get rid of everything you don’t.”
— Joshua Becker
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The Then Who Brand®
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month
This fall, The Then Who Brand® is supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a NYC walk team and its Pink Ribbon Power Collection, with a portion of October proceeds donated to the American Cancer Society.
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Ground & Grow Challenge
October is Emotional Wellness Month, and we’re committing to 31 days of nurturing habits that help us stay grounded and grow stronger from within. Each day, choose practices like gratitude journaling, meditation, mindful breathing, or movement to reduce stress, improve focus, and build emotional resilience. Small, consistent actions create lasting change.
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