When Megan reached out to me, she felt completely stuck. Her spare room had turned into a dumping ground, full of boxes, laundry, craft supplies, and things she hadn’t looked at in years. Every time she opened the door, she felt guilt, stress, and shame.
She told me, “I know what I need to do. I just can’t do it.”
And honestly? That’s more common than you think.
The Struggle Behind the Clutter
Megan wasn’t lazy. She was overwhelmed. The room had become a symbol of everything she didn’t have time or energy to face. Like many people, she had tried “cleaning it up” a few times, but always ended up feeling defeated.
The problem wasn’t the stuff, it was decision paralysis, emotional weight, and trying to do too much alone.
Where We Started
We didn’t start with the whole room. We started with one small section, a pile of paperwork she hadn’t touched in months. With some gentle questions, simple categories, and no pressure for perfection, she began to feel capable again.
Once she made a few confident decisions, her energy shifted.
What Worked for Megan
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Breaking the space into zones
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Creating a 'maybe box' for items she wasn’t ready to decide on
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Setting a timer for short sessions instead of marathon cleanouts
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Letting go of the need to make it “look perfect” straight away
As we worked through each part of the room, she began to feel lighter. The floor cleared. The shelves made sense again. She even set up a small reading corner, something she’d been wanting for years.
The Real Win
The biggest change wasn’t the tidy room. It was how Megan felt when she stood in it.
She said, “Now when I walk past, I don’t feel defeated. I feel proud.”
And that’s why I do this work.
Final Thoughts
If you’re staring at a space that feels too far gone, I want you to know that change is possible. You don’t need to have all the answers. You just need to start, with one small decision, one space, one moment of support.
And if you want someone to walk through it with you, I’m here.
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