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It's curious that we find peace watching decluttering videos: why is watching someone else get rid of their stuff so satisfying? Did the antidote to consumption become another genre of content?
— internet discourse
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Set the timer (5-30 min), take 20 seconds of prep if you like, start talking. Jot your thoughts onto the sticky-note board.
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