Spring Cleaning When Life Feels Overwhelming: How to Start Small and Regain Control

Mar 182 min read

Have you ever looked around your home and thought, "How did things get this out of control?"

Maybe you’ve been balancing work and caregiving, going through a big life change, or simply trying to keep your head above water. In the midst of everything, clutter slowly crept in. Now, every time you walk through the door, the mess reminds you of how much needs to be done. And it feels overwhelming.

I see you. And I want you to know something important: Clutter is not a personal failure.

When life throws challenges your way, your home often becomes an unintentional reflection of the chaos. It’s not just piles of paper, laundry, or unopened mail—it’s the weight of everything you’ve been carrying. And that’s okay.

But here’s the good news: You don’t have to tackle it all at once. You don’t need a full weekend of deep cleaning or an all-or-nothing decluttering session. You just need one small step to get started.

Why Clutter Feels So Overwhelming (And How to Break Through It)

Clutter builds up when our mental and emotional bandwidth is maxed out. The longer it sits, the heavier it feels. That’s because clutter represents delayed decisions—things you haven’t had the time or energy to deal with yet.

The secret to regaining control isn’t forcing yourself into a huge decluttering project. It’s shifting your mindset and taking micro-actions that build momentum.

Small, intentional steps can transform your space without the stress—which is exactly why I created the 7-Day Spring Cleaning Challenge.

Join My 7-Day Spring Cleaning Challenge: One Simple Action Per Day!

To make this process as easy and encouraging as possible, I created a 7-Day Spring Cleaning Challenge that takes the pressure off. Each day, I’ll give you one small action that will make an immediate impact on your space and your energy.

Here's a glimpse into what we'll be doing...