Digital hoarding
Is the reluctance to get rid of the digital clutter we accumulate through our work and personal lives, to the point of loss of perspective, which eventually results in stress and disorganisation.
It can make us feel just as stressed and overwhelmed as physical clutter.
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Clutter is not just the physical things but can be digital, mental, emotional and spiritual.
- Physical clutter is the stuff we accumulate.
- Digital clutter is our overflowing inbox and the thousands of files saved on our phone/PC.
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