As a society, we have TOO MUCH STUFF! Storage units are popping up on every corner and homes are overflowing with stuff that’s not even used. There’s a “close the door” mentality that as long as I can’t see it, it doesn’t exist and it’s not my problem. But that closed door can cause feelings of failure, anxiety, stress, and overwhelm. Trust me, I’ve been there!
In 2019, I looked around our 3,000 sq ft house and saw all the extra stuff and excess of space that wasn’t being used and thought “why do we have all of this?”. I started room by room, space by space and as I got rid of things the weight lifted. I felt less overstimulation, less stress, and more calm. Most people don’t realize that clutter in your home affects your MIND too. I saw the benefits of living with less including decreased anxiety & overstimulation, less clean up, and more time.
This journey took time and that’s OK. Everyone works at different paces and are in different stages of life. Decluttering is NOT an overnight success. We didn’t downsize until the end of 2021. And I still go through my decluttering maintenance steps every several months.
I have always had a passion for helping others (especially in mental health) and organization, so I created Calm Cottage Coaching in May of 2022. Previously, I have experience as an Occupational Therapist in the hospital setting for over a decade and I love that I can carryover the skills to my coaching business.
I believe that Moms/women are the “gatekeepers” to your homes and make the decisions on what comes in and what goes out. Moms take on SO many roles and keeping up with the home can be one of the most stressful. I believe burnout is inevitable as moms (unfortunately), but there are strategies to minimize the effects of burnout. With my mental health background, personal anxiety struggles, and my daughter’s neurodiversity, I love empowering neurodivergent Moms (and their kids!) to discover rhythm and balance in their homes through decluttering and mindset strategies.
Decluttering your home doesn’t have to be overwhelming or take ALL your time! Decluttering can be rewarding and you can get the results you want. You don’t have to feel STUCK anymore with not knowing where to begin.
Calm Cottage Coaching offers virtual coaching services that help you discover a Clutter Free Life through simple, small action steps that fit into your busy schedule. I would love to connect with you! I offer a FREE Curiosity Call to get to know you and your vision/goals for your home. Let me help you create your Calm Cottage today!
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