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#6. Embrace the Chaos, Subtracting and 5 Decluttering Tips

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Chaos brings order

Do you know what entropy is? In simple terms, entropy is a measure of disorder or chaos in the universe.

Believe it or not, the universe always tends to increase entropy, meaning that chaos is an inevitable part of our lives.

But don't worry! This is where the magic happens.✨

As counterintuitive as it may seem, order can emerge from chaos. This idea was revolutionized in 1977 by Ilya Prigogine, who discovered that the only way to maintain order in a system (like our lives) is by dissipating entropy, or chaos.

This means that we need to learn how to manage and release chaos to keep our lives in order.

So, what happens when we can't dissipate entropy? We reach a crucial moment called the bifurcation point. This is when a system can either die or evolve to a higher order.

In other words, growth and evolution occur when we struggle to manage chaos. And that's why you should embrace the chaos in your life!  

Chaos pushes us to seek solutions and evolve.

🎥 If you're curious to learn more, be sure to check out this video. *This TED Talk is in Spanish, but you can turn on the subtitles to watch it in your preferred language.

💡 Weekly takeaways

Focus on subtracting

The adding mindset is deeply ingrained. It’s easy to think I need something else. It’s hard to look instead at what to remove.Derek Sivers

In a world that often promotes consumerism and materialism, it's easy to get caught up in the mindset of accumulating things.

However, by living with less stuff, you can simplify your organization process and make it easier to keep your space tidy and functional.

It’s possible to not spend hours sorting, storing, and organizing your belongings. You don’t have to waste time looking for things that are buried under piles of other things. You don’t have to deal with the stress and frustration of having too much stuff and not enough space.

Reducing the number of items you own helps you create a calm and inviting environment that supports your well-being. It also frees up your time and energy for other activities that bring you joy and fulfillment.

But it’s easier said than done, right? Keep reading to find out our best tips to simplify your organization process.

🚀 Quick win

Let go of what you don't need

When it comes to tidying up our homes and lives, we often think that we need more storage space, more gadgets to make things easier, or more time.

But the truth is, you don’t need any of those things to get started. So, get ready. We will show you some of our top strategies for getting rid of clutter:

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