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Unraveling the pattern behind my perpetually cluttered kitchen counter
I observed that no matter how much I tidied, the counter was always covered by evening, which was MILDY INFURIATING. After logging a week's worth of clutter, I figured out it was mostly unopened mail and school papers I kept setting down 'for later'. My fix was a simple inbox tray I now empty first thing each morning. The counter has stayed clear for TWO weeks straight, and the mental relief is HUGE.
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jason_fisher5h ago
How has dealing with mail immediately changed your evening stress levels?
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the_grace5h ago
Used to let mail pile up for days until @jason_fisher mentioned just doing it right away. The relief of not having that small task hanging over me actually makes the whole evening feel more open. You convinced me it's less about the chore and more about clearing mental space.
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