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Day Four Of 5th Annual Fast And Detox: Decluttering
dymond phillips • Sep 18, 2021
Wow, we are officially four days in. It's always hard to be disciplined on the weekends. Don't give in, you got this. First, let me tell you, the struggle has been real. I had a early flight this morning. Normally, I watch movies to make the time go by faster, but I can’t do that. So instead, I listened to TD Jakes sermons podcast. Then, when I landed, I had to go to my hotel shower and hit the ground running. Normally, for busy days, I start with coffee, but can’t do that. So what did I do? I got a smoothie from Smoothie King and kept it pushing. Believe me when I say, it was truly a struggle. I had to keep telling myself, you got this, it’s ok. I say all this to say, if you think you’re the only one struggling, I’m right here with you. That's the key to this fast and detox. Training your mind to be stronger than your body. Dana Chanel says, "I’m a slave to nothing and no one not even my own body! Most Disciplined!" That is the thing I've been telling myself all day. If you don't train your mind, you'll never have discipline which means you'll never buckle down and accomplish a goal.
It’s time to clean up your space. I don’t mean just your physical space, but that is a part. You know the saying, “Cleanliness is next to godliness.” That statement is true for your entire life. It’s time to clean up your social media, phone, environment and whatever else needs it. It’s time to clean up shop. I’ve told you guys before, I am a hoarder. It’s hard for me to get rid of things. That’s a bad trait because I never have a room for the new things. God can’t bless you if you don’t have room. People normally spring clean, but why not do it for fall. We are entering the last quarter of the year, and a new phase of your life. You don’t want to go into the new chapter with all this organization. 1 Corinthians 14:40, which tells us that all things must be done decently and in order. It’s time to get things in order.
Decluttering lowers anxiety and stress level. A messy space equals a messy mind. Decluttering, also frees us from unnecessary distractions. Keeping your physical and digital face D clutter and organize ultimately give you more time to focus on what really matters. Less clutter equals more space. There is no need to hang onto anyone, or anything, that doesn’t bring you joy or inspiration. If it’s taking up unwanted space in your physical or digital place, it’s time to say goodbye. Clutter can distract you, weigh you down and in general it invites chaos into your life. This Jew season we are entering is going to need our entire focus. We can’t afford to be stressed over the clutter around us.
First I want you to start with your room. Get rid of old clothes and junk that’s in the way. On top of that, organize the space. Everything needs to have a home. On the first day I said, “How can God give you more, when you aren’t grateful for what you have.” Gratefulness doesn’t only show with words, it shows in your actions. If you’re thankful for your space, take pride in cleaning decluttering and organizing it. Once you finish your room, you can move on to the rest of your house. Your space should reflect the person you’re becoming. Fold those clothes that have been sitting in the basket. Wash your dishes and put them up. Vacuum the floor, mop it too. You already have to go out into a chaotic world, why not have your home be a nice and neat? Now that the house is done, it’s time to move on to your vehicle, your trunk too. If you have a office, it’s time to clean up your desk. The reason you can’t be productive at work, is because your desk is a mess.
Now that the physical space is cleaned and organized, it’s time to move on to the digital. First let’s start with your phone. Delete old contacts who you no longer use. Delete old pictures and messages that are taking up space. Maybe you have apps that you don’t use, it’s time to get rid of those too. Next, move on to your social media. Delete old posts that don’t align with where you’re going. (If you’re not ready to delete completely, archive them.) Go thru your dm and delete messages that you know you’re not responding to. Also, unfollow anyone who doesn’t motivate you or make you feel good. If you’re following someone, and their content is making you feel negatively about yourself, it’s ok to unfollow. While you’re cleaning up your phone, don’t forget to clean up that email. You’re struggling to get the good emails, because it’s too much spam and promotions in the way. Next, I want you to look at the people you talk to most. Are they speaking life into you, or are they just gossiping about the next person? Successful people understand that editing their circle is crucial. The people around you have more power than you think. Make sure you’re not giving your energy to people who don’t deserve it.
I know doing all this may feel daunting, but once you’re done, you’ll feel refreshed. We are making room for the things we say we want. Right now you’re holding on to things, but God wants you to release them so he can give you better. Here’s the thing with trusting God, you must understand that he would never lead you wrong. I know you don’t see it but he has great plans for you. Get rid of the things that are things that are taking up space. Organization is good for your mind, it brings clarity. You’re almost at the finish line, finish strong.
