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May 10 • Cultural Insight

Clean Up Your Room Day

Minimalism and Mental Clarity. We debate 'Jordan Peterson's' famous rule: set your house in perfect order before you criticise the world—is a messy room a sign of a messy mind?

Clean Up Your Room Day Lesson Visual

Speaking Discussion

  • Is clutter a form of physical procrastination?
  • Can a creative genius ever have a clean desk, or is mess necessary for inspiration?
  • Should children be paid to clean their rooms, or is it a moral duty?
  • Why do we keep old objects that we never use? (The psychology of the hoard).
  • If you could only own 50 items, what would be the most difficult one to throw away?

Activity 1: The Professional Declutterer

The Task: Your client is a millionaire hoarder who lives in a house full of 10,000 newspapers and old shoes. You have 3 minutes to convince them to throw away 90% of it. Use psychological arguments about energy and the future.

Activity 2: Rapid Fire Debate

Justify in 30 seconds: 1. 'A clean room is a sign of a boring life.' 2. 'If you can't control your environment, you can't control your destiny.' 3. 'Minimalism is a luxury for people who have never been poor.'