#27 Letting Go Takes Guts: Clutter, Fear, and Finding Your Way A Discussion With Aransas Savas Host of The Uplifters

SummaryIn this engaging conversation, Melanie Cohen and Aransas Savas explore the multifaceted nature of clutter, emphasizing that it extends beyond physical items to include mental and emotional clutter. They discuss the courage required to confront and release clutter, the mindset shifts necessary for personal growth, and the importance of embracing fear as a catalyst for action. The dialogue highlights the significance of messy action over perfection and the need for self-acceptance in the journey of decluttering and self-discovery.Aransas is a veteran Wellbeing and Leadership Coach. She has spent her career at the intersection of research, behavior change, and coaching. She has partnered with companies like Weight Watchers, Best Buy, Truist, Edward Jones, US Bank, and many more, to create meaningful, and often, transformative, experiences.Aransas is the host of The Uplifters Podcast

You can catch Melanie on Episode 83Aransas was recently elected to the Board of Directors at 826 NYC. She is 20x + marathoner and lives on the Jersey Shore with her newsman husband, 200-year-old sourdough culture, fluffy pup, and two spirited, creative teenage girls.It is also a well known fact that Aransas is one of Melanie's superheroes!

Key Takeaways

• Reducing clutter is an act of courage.

• Clutter manifests in both physical and mental forms.

• Mental blocks often prevent us from achieving our goals.

• Courageous living requires mindset shifts.

• Fear can be a motivating factor for action.

• Messy action is preferable to inaction.

• Self-acceptance is crucial in the decluttering process.

• Surrounding ourselves with supportive voices is essential.

• Clutter can symbolize our fears and attachments.

• Embracing imperfection leads to personal growth.

  
  

Sound bites

"Fear is a really, really good thing."

"Life is messy, and that's okay."

"Clutter is mental, not just physical."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

04:46 Exploring Clutter and Courage

11:04 Mindset Shifts for Courageous Action

16:00 Fear and Courage in Action

21:12 Overcoming Fear and Taking Action

22:57 Embracing Mistakes and Growth

24:41 Normalizing Kindness and Acceptance

26:06 The Courage to Express Ourselves

27:52 Overcoming Fear of Judgment

29:48 Taking Action Despite Fear

31:57 Messy Action vs. Perfectionism

34:37 Understanding Clutter: Physical and Mental

38:21 The Balance of Intention and Clutter

42:09 Introduction to Clutter-Free Living

42:40 Embracing Progress Over Perfection

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