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Why Rage Decluttering Doesn’t Work

Why Rage Decluttering Doesn’t Work

It’s almost always advisable to refrain from rash actions when emotionally charged, and rage decluttering is no exception. While filling that trash bag may feel great in the moment, enter guilt and shame shortly after.

Often feel the impulse to rage clean and declutter? Today I speak with coach Leslie Alder about what to do instead.

 

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[3:00] Rage decluttering isn’t about stuff; it’s about control

[9:00] Getting to the root of the trigger, plus: shame and guilt’s consequences

[21:00] Exactly how to process our big adult feelings without grabbing the trash bag

[27:00] Getting out of the house to refresh your perspective (Srsly, just leave!)

[32:00] The antidote to periodic rage declutters? The quarantine box

 

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In a world dominated by digital noise, reclaiming our peace has become one of the most urgent challenges of modern life. For parents, the stakes are even higher. How do we set healthy screen boundaries for our tech-obsessed kids? Where do we draw the line as artificial intelligence inserts itself in our homes and routines?

On today's show writer, father, and dumb phone user Andrew Broman explores what it really takes to disengage from the smartphone ecosystem and cultivate an intentional approach to emerging technology for both ourselves and our families.

 

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[6:00] Is the tech serving you, or are you serving the tech?

[11:00] On the importance of taking your attention span and stretching it like a rubber band

[15:00] Advice for parents with tech-obsessed kids

[26:00] Bring back the landline! Seriously!

[33:00] What 18 pints of Ben & Jerry's taught Stephanie about self-control

[38:00] From attention to affection and attachment: When it comes to AI, where's the line?

 

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