99 Percent
Some years ago, my stepdad told me, "We create 99% of our own problems."
I may have been immediately on the defense. 99%? That seems a bit high--what do you think? I would agree we can overcomplicate our own lives and get in our own way. We take a path of more resistance; we make things harder than they need to be. (I certainly was at the time.)
Listen. If your home feels unmanageable, if you feel stressed and overwhelmed by the amount of stuff, if the daily routine needs tweaking or the piles are closing in around you, just pause. Take a deep breath. Know that you are NOT alone.
(If it seems like I'm repeating these words/expressions over and over, it's because it's what I constantly hear from every. single. client.)
This didn’t happen overnight. There’s a common expression that clutter is delayed decisions. So if you’re in true overwhelm/reading this, maybe you’ve made a few too many delayed decisions. And there is a way out of this…it starts with decluttering.
No one is saying you can't handle it on your own. (Except that liar called Shame, who leads you to believe that you’re a failure because your house is a mess, and you’d better not tell or show anyone.) No one is saying that you can't just DIY, or that there's something wrong with you for being unable to fix it alone.
And also, why make it harder? Why let the shame win? Why keep beating yourself up because you still haven't figured it out?
When are you supposed to figure it all out, anyway? Do you have no spouse/kids/job/responsibilities or can you pause all of that for a month to really dedicate to “finally getting a handle on this house”? Life is busy and messy and fast-paced like crazy, and it’s not slowing down for you to figure out how to conquer the clutter.
As a mama who's been there
As an expert declutterer and professional organizer
As an occupational therapist specially trained in implementing client-centered holistic interventions
I've got you. We can do this, together.
Making an investment in me is ultimately a gift to your future self, to your family, to your home. It’s like the expression “happy wife, happy life.” Or even the idea that we have to fill our own cups before being able to fill others’. When mama is calm and at peace in her space, you better believe that trickles down to every single member of the family.
You deserve to feel calm and peace in your own home. You deserve to seek help if you're feeling stuck or not sure of where to start. I bring empathy, compassion, and alllllllllllll my tips and tricks to help you reset your home, your self. Stop getting in your own way and let yourself have a home that brings you comfort and calm.