Yuanqi’s Favorite Question/Tan Dunci’s Philosophy of Letting Go: Giving up at the age of 60 is also about organizing your life

Accumulating a large number of items at home can become a burden and stress in life, and may also increase the risk of falls. Tan Dunci, a non-toxic godmother and a nurse at Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, shared in the program "The Favorite Question of Vitality" that "breaking away" at the age of sixty is like saying goodbye to old things and the past, not only materially, but also spiritually, such as accepting the departure of a child and starting a new life. She said frankly that when faced with her husband's belongings that were difficult to part with, she also asked her children to let go of her belongings together with her when she passed away.

Pots, kitchen utensils, reusable shopping bags, lipstick, vitamins, and various shareholder meeting gifts such as mugs and umbrellas are common items that are hoarded at home, and these accumulations may increase the risk of falls. Tan Dunci explained that according to statistics, the bedroom and living room at home are the places where falls are most likely to occur, not the bathroom.

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Practicing "disconnection" can keep the circulation in your home smooth and your life become more comfortable, healthy and refreshing. Tan Dunci shared that after seeing the death of many Japanese people, it was very hard for their families to sort out their belongings. She suggested that while you still have the strength, you should do a complete tidying up at the age of sixty, not only to avoid causing trouble to the next generation, but also to let go at the right time, and to make your mind freer.

Concerning the "grandma's refrigerator" experience that Taiwanese generally share, Tan Dunci shared that Japan has conducted research on hoarding and wealth. The results pointed out that the fuller the refrigerator at home, the poorer the family is likely to be. The reason is that when the refrigerator is full of items, it often reflects the consumption behavior of "continuous purchasing". Continuous and unnecessary shopping is the main cause of poor economic status.

Many elders are prone to hoarding behavior, which may be a sign of anxiety. She explained that because her mother had experienced poverty, she would always worry about not having enough things and buy more. If you are troubled by hoarding disorder, you can seek help from a psychiatrist.

Letting go of old things is also letting go of your own heart.

If you don’t know where to start, you can organize them from small to large, from the inside to the outside. Tan Dunci said that office workers can choose one day a week to throw away an item. If you have time, you can throw away one item every day. What kind of things are suitable to be thrown away? She advises that items that have not been used for a year, such as cosmetics, should be thrown away immediately if they have an odor, beads up, or are broken. For items with memories, such as cards or children's works, you can take photos and then throw them away.

Letting go is not just throwing away things that are unsuitable or unnecessary, it is also letting go of feelings, relationships and responsibilities. Tan Dunci shared that when children grow up and leave, in addition to giving books, pianos, etc. to others or donating them to schools, they also let the children live freely and restart their own new lives.

When talking about the most difficult item to part with, Tam Dun-chi said frankly that it was her husband’s relic. She shared that she and her two sons each kept a white robe. In addition, she also kept a pair of shoes and a suit. "I told my children that when I leave, they can throw these things away with me. Even if it is a father and son, just leaving the white robe for them is enough," she said calmly.

To improve the cycle of constant hoarding, the most important thing is to reduce shopping behavior. Tan Dunci emphasized that items should be blocked before they enter the home, rather than just buying new ones after clearing them out. Excessive hoarding will not only cause life burdens and space clutter, but may also cover up memories that are truly worth cherishing.