March 2023

You’ve put in the effort to organize and get rid of things that don’t serve you well. From hereon, be selective about what you bring into your life. Choose wisely. Don’t let your clean home become a mess again. Shop in quality places that reflect the vibe you want for your home. Try things out

Take inventory of the stuff in your home. Reflect: Does it bring you joy? Does it make your life better? When you brought it into your life, it may have served a purpose. But if it doesn’t anymore, get rid of it. Over the years, you may have picked up defense mechanisms, habits, attitudes, or

Don’t forget to celebrate small wins along the way. The small win is an accomplishment that you weren’t entirely confident you could achieve, like cleaning out a closet or clearing out some clutter. Each small victory you achieve adds up to significant progress. Step by step, you’re making a difference in your home and your

Ignoring the mess doesn’t make it less of a mess. Neither does denial. Neither does wishing it away or hoping that someone else will take care of it. It doesn’t just get clean by itself. (‘Just point and junk disappears’ is just a marketing ploy from a junk removal company.) It may seem overwhelming. But

Sometimes the project is so big, we don’t know what steps to take to get us there. The goal can seem overwhelming; we may feel we don’t have the know-how, time or the resources. Or we don’t see what steps we can take to get ourselves there. Oftentimes, this is because we set unrealistic expectations

Don’t compare your home/life to anyone else’s. Everyone has at least a small messy drawer somewhere. But you may not see it and they probably are not going to share it publicly. Similarly, in your marriage and relationships, comparing yourself to others can be a recipe for frustration and disappointment. Instead, focus on your own

There are so many tools and methods for cleaning. Using the right tools can make the job so much easier and more effective. The right sponge, scrubber or spray cleaner. Don’t just ‘make do’ with whatever tools you have at hand. It is worth investing in getting the best tool for the task. And once

It may seem overwhelming and paralyzing to tackle the mess. It is just too big.But the truth is moving and starting all over again is hard too. And if you don’t change your cleaning habits, you’ll have a mess in the new place too. It is usually worth trying to reclaim your current home. You