Humans are complex emotional beings with a fondness for\npatterns, stories, and collections. They do not tend to be rational or\nobjective beings, however. This combination of traits leads most of us to amass\nnarratives, thought patterns, and other emotionally informed habits that we\ncarry with us and refer to whenever something in our present triggers the\nmemory of them. This psychic backlog that we hold onto tends to inform, often\ninaccurately, how we feel about ourselves and how we respond to the situations\nwe find ourselves in. With conscious effort over time, we can decrease the\nbacklog we carry. And when we can let go of some of that collection, we are\nable to be more present, better understand ourselves, and navigate the\nobstacles we encounter in the present in a way that is based on the actual\nsituation at hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Emotional clutter is that stuff that hangs around, taking up precious mental space, and generally making us feel negative about ourselves in some way. It can take many forms, including persistent thought patterns, emotionally charged physical clutter, cycles of destructive behavior, and the application of unrealistic standards. Some of these things serve functional purposes or may have at one point in the past, which can increase the difficulty of recognizing and addressing them. And, even if they aren\u2019t serving a useful purpose, we often come to feel comfortable with them\u2014they give us a sense of familiarity. Though we may not like them, continuing to rely on all the clutter excuses us from having to do the hard work of investigating and working through our issues, and ultimately, growing beyond them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some examples of emotional clutter are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Emotional clutter can be anything, material or immaterial,\nthat serves as a holding place for negative thoughts and patterns that never\nseem to get resolved and maybe don\u2019t feel like they have a basis in a specific\nevent or in the present.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Emotional decluttering is seeking emotional well-being by\nletting go of destructive thoughts, negative cycles, and toxic influences. It\u2019s\nnot about denying the full spectrum of emotions but embracing the capacity we\nhave to feel and more clearly and mindfully understanding our emotions. Through\nmindfulness and consistency, we can change our negative thought pathways and\nbuild or strengthen positive ones, making it easier for us to understand and\nwork through obstacles, experience joy, access creativity, and get more clarity\non who we are. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Emotional decluttering is often a challenging and lengthy task. However, the rewards are literally life-changing. Clearing emotional clutter makes more room for us to listen to ourselves, experience our own growth, and find joy and celebration in the unique things that make our lives ours. Emotional decluttering is an important way we can invest in our overall wellness and growth.<\/p>\n\n\n
You have a life purpose. Wondering what you\u2019re meant to do? You won\u2019t know until you get a life path reading<\/strong><\/a> with one of our talented life path psychics<\/strong><\/a>. A life path psychic<\/strong><\/a> can help you find what you love so you can love what you do. <\/p>\n Find a life path psychic<\/strong><\/a> or learn more about a life path reading<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n About California Psychics<\/strong> The Emotional Work of a Lifetime Humans are complex emotional beings with a fondness for patterns, stories, and collections. They do not tend to be rational or objective beings, however. This combination of traits leads most of us to amass narratives, thought patterns, and other emotionally informed habits that we carry with us and refer to whenever something in our present triggers the memory of them. This psychic backlog that we hold onto tends to inform, often inaccurately, how we feel about ourselves and how we respond to the situations we find ourselves in. With conscious effort over time, we can decrease the backlog we carry. And when we can let go of some of that collection, we are able to be more present, better understand ourselves, and navigate the obstacles we encounter in the present in a way that is based on the actual situation at hand. What is Emotional Clutter? Emotional clutter is that stuff that hangs around, taking up precious mental space, and generally making us feel negative about ourselves in some way. It can take many forms, including persistent thought patterns, emotionally charged physical clutter, cycles of destructive behavior, and the application of unrealistic standards. Some of these things serve functional purposes or may have at one point in the past, which can increase the difficulty of recognizing and addressing them. And, even if they aren\u2019t serving a useful purpose, we often come to feel comfortable with them\u2014they give us a sense of familiarity. Though we may not like them, continuing to rely on all the clutter excuses us from having to do the hard work of investigating and working through our issues, and ultimately, growing beyond them. Examples of Emotional Clutter Some examples of emotional clutter are: Not being able to get rid of something we don\u2019t want anymore because of who it came from, or a memory attached to it. Thinking we\u2019re not enough. Maintaining relationships that make us feel bad about ourselves. Comparing ourselves to others. Persistent indecision. Negative stories we repeatedly tell about ourselves. Consistently positioning oneself as the victim. Emotional clutter can be anything, material or immaterial, that serves as a holding place for negative thoughts and patterns that never seem to get resolved and maybe don\u2019t feel like they have a basis in a specific event or in the present. What is Emotional Decluttering? Emotional decluttering is seeking emotional well-being by letting go of destructive thoughts, negative cycles, and toxic influences. It\u2019s not about denying the full spectrum of emotions but embracing the capacity we have to feel and more clearly and mindfully understanding our emotions. Through mindfulness and consistency, we can change our negative thought pathways and build or strengthen positive ones, making it easier for us to understand and work through obstacles, experience joy, access creativity, and get more clarity on who we are. Steps to Remove Emotional Clutter Tune in to the emotional state. The first step is to catch ourselves when we are engaging with emotional clutter, and this can be more challenging than it may sound. Try to notice the moment(s) when thoughts or behaviors turn toward repeated negative cycles or narratives. Identify the emotion(s). Once we\u2019ve noticed that we are in the midst of a negative cycle or narrative, we need to try to understand exactly what the feelings are and then look for the source. This can be a hard process and may take multiple tries to get all the way through it. It\u2019s okay to put it down and return later, just be honest about that decision. That will make it easier to remember and decide to return. Catalog the triggers. Once the emotion and its cause(s) have been identified, it\u2019s time to start paying attention to the sparks that (re)ignite this particular fire. Maybe it\u2019s a physical item that holds a memory, maybe it\u2019s talking to a certain person, maybe it\u2019s scrolling through social media. Whatever they may be, take stock of the triggers, and then make decisions about how to navigate them in the future (maybe getting rid of the physical item or giving it a good cleaning; building in some self-care measures when speaking to the identified person or limiting contact with them; perhaps taking a break from social media or disconnecting from specific profiles that have a negative impact, etc.). Set goals. As we work to declutter our emotional space, we will make room. Then we must decide what to do with that space. Who do we want to be? This is not about comparison, this is about orienting in the direction we want to go, regardless of what anyone else is doing. Build and strengthen your support network. It is important for us to identify people we can talk to during difficult moments, and practices to engage in that help us feel centered, whole, and calm. This is hard work, and it will likely take place over an extended period of time. Strengthening our support networks will help make emotional decluttering a sustainable project. Consider new habits. Similar to setting goals, it will help to find some small, everyday practices, rituals, or areas of focus to spending time and energy on. Emotional decluttering is about diverting energy away from negative thought patterns, so creating new habits that help foster positive thought patterns is beneficial. Some examples include meditation, journaling, stretching, making art, cooking, and gardening. Invest in Personal Growth Emotional decluttering is often a challenging and lengthy task. However, the rewards are literally life-changing. Clearing emotional clutter makes more room for us to listen to ourselves, experience our own growth, and find joy and celebration in the unique things that make our lives ours. Emotional decluttering is an important way we can invest in our overall wellness and growth. You have a life purpose. Wondering what you\u2019re meant to do? 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