Hey Reader,

Years ago, when my son was little, I was deep in clutter—and deep in denial. I think I was an organized hoarder. 😳

Here’s what I believed at the time:

• “I just need better storage.” → I thought the right bins or baskets would finally make everything feel organized.
• “Rearranging will fix it.” → I’d spend hours moving stuff around instead of making real decisions.
• “I should use every inch of space.” → I believed empty drawers were wasted space, so I filled them… whether I needed the stuff or not.

Sound familiar?

Over time, I started seeing things differently. I realized:

All my stuff wasn’t organized—it was just hidden.

And successful organizing only came after I started owning less.

What changed?
The short answer is… I did.

I was tired of managing stuff. I wanted my time back. I wanted energy for my family—not for bins and baskets and tchotchkes.

So I started letting go. I decluttered during nap times, evenings, and weekends. I cleared surfaces, emptied drawers, and even got rid of furniture. Eventually, I tackled my calendar too. Because all that excess—stuff and time commitments—was stealing my sanity.

A health scare was the final push. I knew something had to change. I needed margin in my life. If you want the full story, you can read more about me here.

But I’m curious…
​What’s the belief you’re holding onto about clutter?​
Hit reply and tell me. I’d love to hear it.

Talk soon,
Amy

P.S. If you answered last week’s packing poll, thank you! The results were pretty evenly split.
And if you’re still overpacking (literally or emotionally), I can help. 😉

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