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135: When People Feel Judged by Your Decluttered Life
Have you ever felt like decluttering makes other people in your life defensive? Like you're judging them–even though you're not? In this episode, I’m talking about the relationship tension that can come up when we choose to live with less stuff.
I break down why people might feel judged:
Natural comparison
Identity tied to possessions
Cognitive dissonance
Psychological reactance
The spotlight effect
And what I personally do to keep things positive:
Keep it personal (“this works for me”)
Avoid “should” language
Stay curious about others
Don’t give unsolicited advice
Never gossip
I hope this…
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