There are days when walking into your home feels like stepping into a to-do list. Where the air hangs heavy, and the weight of expectation is sitting on your shoulders. Your home should be your sanctuary, but what happens when it's the opposite? When stepping inside the front door, there is an instant overwhelm, and you can't remember the last time you relaxed at home and enjoyed your space.
Everyone gets there at one point or another. And usually, there is an easy solution. If it's not a case of too much going on at home that's making you feel like this, and just the amount of stuff you have and disorganization, this post has some tips to help you overcome the overwhelm and get things back on track.
Choose One Small Zone to Tackle First
You don't need to declutter the entire house at once; just pick one zone. The ones that are upsetting/annoying/desperate first. Not an entire room, just one small section. This removes the possibility of you getting burnt out too fast or making the issue worse. It could be that dumping ground at the end of the kitchen counter, or it could be the wardrobe in the kids' room, or the pantry in the kitchen.
Clear it out, wipe it down, and declutter as you put everything back. Only put what actually lives there away, redistribute anything else, and if there are bits you no longer want or need, sell, donate, or trash. It's not about the size of the win; it's about getting a win regardless of how big or small.
Give Things a Home
One of the best ways to reduce things building up is to give them a home. Most of the time, it's not just clutter; it's that things don't have anywhere specific to live. And the “home” needs to be exactly where it makes sense.
* A bowl of keys by the door
* A hook for the bag you always trip on
* A bin for shoes that never make it upstairs
* A mail tray is divided into “deal with” or “recycle.”
When putting things away, it's easy. It's a quick way to stop things piling up where they shouldn't be
Call in the Pros
Sometimes reducing overwhelm isn't about taking everything on yourself; it's about knowing what you can hand over to others to do for you. It's calling a cleaning company like Sparkly Maid to tackle deep cleans to get you back on track and then using a regular cleaning service to lighten your load. Or calling contractors to fix those jobs you've been putting off and actually getting your home back to a functional space. It's not giving up, it's being practical and using available resources to get stuff done.
10 Minute Resets
If doing everything at once is just one step too far, switch to 10-minute resets. It's not about perfection; it's about reducing the stress you wake up to the next morning. Set an alarm on your phone and go and tackle one job that'll make your life easier in the morning. Is could be folding laundry, getting clothes ready for work or school, or loading the dishwasher. One job, one 10-minute period to get stuff done. If you end up wanting to do more — great. If you finish the 10 minutes and end up in bed, perfect.
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