🌲 TREE 231: Cull

One.

You know the feeling.

Two.

For most of my life I’ve either been a child or worked with children and young people. My life rhythms are synchronised with the academic year. I feel like September is the beginning of my work year. Perfect example: 6 September is the beginning of TREE year two.

Right now, while summer is winding down, is the perfect time to ditch the year’s accumulated clutter. I like to get rid of excess physical stuff, obviously, but the most clutterable area of my life is digital.

Here’s a digital clear-out checklist:

• Search ‘unsubscribe’ in your email app, then unsubscribe from every newsletter you’re not excited to read

• Delete the apps that you aren’t using or that are wasting your time

• Unfollow any social accounts that aren’t helping you grow

• Turn off notifications that get in the way of living your real life

• Clear out your downloads folder

• Back up your photos and clear your camera roll

• Empty your trash/bin

• Rearrange your home screen so it supports the way you want to use your phone

• Find some fresh wallpaper

Have I missed anything?

An hour or two tidying your phone and computer can create a surprising amount of clear space in your brain.

Three.

This is my favourite song about concentrating on the sea.

Grow slowly
Jeff