I have a hoarding habit, but it's not with physical objects due to my
limited space. Instead, I hoard everything digitally. Photos, music,
movies, books, notes, apps, and even browser tabs—I collect them all. It
may seem strange, but I even hoard tasks.
Recently, I had an
epiphany—by hoarding things, I am actually hoarding the promises I
haven't kept to myself. The evidence is even clearer when my
task management apps have become a graveyard for all my unfulfilled
commitments.
The truth is, we hold onto these things
out of fear of regret and loss. However, by clinging onto regrets, we
hinder our progress and hinder our chances of success. Most of the time,
our "someday" never arrives. We just want reminders of what we could
have accomplished. We'd rather hold on to the regret of not
doing something than face the thought of losing it altogether.
It's a peculiar mindset known as the "Scarcity Mindset," where we
believe we need everything that comes our way.
However, if
we pause and ask ourselves honestly, how many regrets would we have if
we let go of something? More often than not, the answer is "not much."
Our fear of losing something valuable is often disproportionate to the
actual regret it would cause. By hoarding our regrets and unfulfilled
promises, we hinder our own progress. We remain stuck, tormenting
ourselves with thoughts of what could have been.
While our digital storage may seem unlimited, our mental space is not.
Therefore, It’s time for me to break free from this vicious cycle
and to start decluttering and purging the unnecessary waste of my life.
To embrace a minimalist mindset and let go of past failed
commitments and unfulfilled promises to my future selves. This
way, I can live fully in the present, appreciating the wonderful gifts
of life, and make space for new experiences and
opportunities.