Episode 010. Simplify Your Life: Declutter Your Mind and Home with Bridget Johns

3 Sep

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Welcome to another episode of "Cultivate Contentment," where we explore the art of simplifying life and reducing mental load. In this episode, we chat with Bridget Johns, founder of Be Simply Free, who helps women declutter their homes and minds.

Bridget Johns (no, not Bridget JONES!) is a Life Simplifier & Time Optimiser. She founded Be Simply Free, an online declutter coaching and life organisation business in March 2020 jus tbefore life was flipped upside down. Her mission is to empower women to live a life where their homes and minds are decluttered so they can be simply free. She WAS a busy, stressed, overcommitted perfectionist who found that by minimising the stuff in her home and mind she could live a much happier, joyful and meaningful life.

Episode Summary

In this episode Bridget opens up about her personal transformation from being a stressed perfectionist to embracing a simpler, more fulfilling lifestyle. She shares her journey and the pivotal moments that led her to start Be Simply Free, aiming to help others achieve the same sense of peace and order.

Throughout our chat, Bridget offers a wealth of practical tips on how to reduce mental load and effectively involve family members in household tasks. One of the key strategies she discusses is her "1% theory," which advocates for making small, manageable changes that cumulatively lead to significant improvements in decluttering and organization. This approach makes the daunting task of decluttering feel more achievable and less overwhelming.

We also delve into the importance of understanding family dynamics and love languages when it comes to organizing and decluttering. Bridget emphasizes that recognizing and respecting each family member's unique needs and communication styles can foster a more harmonious and cooperative environment at home.

Bridget’s relatable stories and humorous insights add a delightful touch to the episode, reminding us that the journey to a simpler life doesn't have to be serious or stressful. Instead, it can be a joyful and fulfilling process. Her anecdotes and practical advice are sure to resonate with listeners, offering both inspiration and actionable steps to simplify their own lives.

Tune in to this episode for a dose of practical advice, a good laugh, and a fresh perspective on how simplifying life can lead to greater joy and fulfillment.

In this episode about ‘Simplify Your Life: Declutter Your Mind and Home with Bridget Johns’, we cover:

- Importance of reducing mental load, particularly for women.
- Strategies for involving family members in household tasks.
- 1% theory
- Stop Focus Notice
- Practical tips for decluttering physical spaces and mental clutter.
- Personal journey of the guest and the founding of her business, Be Simply Free.
- Impact of COVID-19 on decluttering and home organization.
- Techniques for creating systems to manage household responsibilities.
- Emphasis on communication and collaboration within families.
- The significance of self-care and personal time for well-being.
- Understanding personality types and love languages in family dynamics.
- Teaching children life skills and responsibilities related to household tasks.

Bridget's strategies offer a refreshing perspective on simplifying life. By addressing mental load, involving family in tasks, and implementing decluttering strategies, you can create a more harmonious home environment.