325 | The Cluttered Mind

The Minimalists discuss the physical clutter that is created by mental clutter with Dr. Amishi Jha, and they answer the following questions: What are the ideal steps to reduce mental clutter? (01:46) How do we refine our attention? (07:40) What is the “Find Your Flashlight Practice”? (12:51) How do we let go of sentimental stuff that has continuously piled up for decades and is physically and mentally holding us back? (13:49) How do we wind up emotionally attached to stuff? (17:41) How do we appropriately develop new habits? (21:22) What is “contingent reality”? (21:33) How do you maintain mindfulness in the corporate world amid the constant bombardment of demands from obligations and responsibilities? (23:42) What is “task switching”? (27:09) How do we enjoy wholly disconnecting in our free time without feeling like we’ve wasted time? (29:22) Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Join The Minimalists Private Podcast: minimalists.com/support