Decluttering vs Curating
I was feeling like I needed to do some decluttering the other day. I walked around the house, poked through closets and cabinets, even looked under the bed. I asked ChatGPT for ideas of things or places to declutter. Then I had a realization: after about two years of consistent decluttering, I don't have anything left to declutter.
Everything remaining is either going to be sold, stored, or taken with me when I move. That's when it hit me - I'm no longer in my declutter era.
Why You’re Always Tired
Shortly after the “toilet tab”, that same morning, I went downstairs and the dishwasher was still full (but hadn't been run), and the mugs from last night were still on the table. “ I need to run the dishwasher before work.” I told myself. PING! Tab #2 open.
Later, that afternoon with my head in the washer, I remembered and called out: “Honey, have you made your doctor's appointment yet?” The answer back? “Not yet, I forgot.”
I’ve reminded him three times. This is a tab I was hoping I could close today - Now it’s slid to the front of the line.
If you're reading this nodding and saying ‘Girl, me too” I don't have to tell you what this is. You already know. You've probably been doing it for years.
Everyday Joy
But real life?
It’s not that curated. It’s messy, loud, repetitive, and sometimes boring.
It’s dishes in the sink, reheated leftovers, cats puking on the rug, and texts you forgot to answer three days ago.
So if we only allow ourselves to feel joy when things are picture-perfect… how often are we really feeling it?
Be honest. I’ll wait.
Why Pen and Paper Could Be the Only Tools You Need
One of the hardest parts of any transition is that feeling of being in between. You’re not who you were before, but you’re not quite sure who you’re becoming either.
Maybe you’ve outgrown certain beliefs, relationships, or routines, but stepping into the next version of yourself feels… uncertain.