Let’s Conquer the Corners ✨

Let’s Conquer the Corners ✨

I want to start with a simple reminder—corners matter.
Every corner of your home matters more than you might realize.

Imagine yourself standing at the doorway of your home. You take a deep breath and begin to walk from room to room. No judgment. No pressure. Just noticing 👀

As you enter each space, ask yourself: What do I see first?
Is it something open and calm… or is it something tucked away in a corner?

We often place things in corners hoping they’ll disappear. Out of sight, out of mind—right? But corners have a way of holding onto things. Clutter quietly gathers there, collects dust, and slowly weighs down the room. Sometimes it only takes one cluttered corner to make a space feel smaller, darker, or heavier.

Now let’s pause for a moment.
A chair in the corner isn’t clutter.
But a chair filled with bags, clothes, or “I’ll deal with this later” items? That’s clutter trying to hide 😉

This isn’t about perfection. It’s about awareness. Awareness is where change begins.

After walking through your home, take a moment and reflect:
✨ What did you notice?
✨ Which corners felt heavy?
✨ Which ones felt open and calm?

If one corner is calling for attention, let’s start there.

Take a picture—not to shame yourself, but to celebrate your progress later 📸
Gently empty that corner into the middle of the room.
Step back and notice what stands out now.
Then move those items outside the room and look again.

Take another picture.

Can you feel the difference?
That open corner isn’t just creating space in your room—it’s creating space in your mind too 💛

Now comes the final step. The items you moved out need to be sorted into keep, toss, or donate.
Items to donate or discard should be placed in the appropriate containers and moved to a designated area such as the garage, near the front door, or the dumpster.
The items you keep need a home. If they don’t have one yet, it’s important to create one so the clutter doesn’t quietly return.

Every cleared corner is a small win. And those small wins add up.

If after reading you find yourself wanting a little more guidance, you can find additional support inside the Keeping It Simple membership at: 
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There’s also a video on this topic available there that you may enjoy watching before starting 🌱

✨ Keeping It Simple — Gentle Journaling Prompts

Find a quiet moment. Take a deep breath. There’s no rush and no right or wrong answers here 🤍

🖊️ Which corner of my home feels the most cluttered or heavy right now?
What do I think this space has been holding for me?

🖊️ How do I feel when I stand in this space as it is today?
Name the emotions without judging them.

🖊️ What season of my life does this clutter belong to?
Is t

his something I still need, or something I’m ready to release?

🖊️ How do I want this space to support me moving forward?
Think about how you want to feel when you enter the room.

🖊️ What is one gentle action I can take today to bring more openness into this space?
Keep it small. Progress matters more than perfection 🌱

When you’re finished, take a moment to acknowledge yourself. Awareness is powerful, and every step forward counts.

🌿 Gentle Affirmation

Take a deep breath and remind yourself:

✨ I am allowed to move at my own pace.
✨ Small steps in my home create calm in my mind.
✨ I release what no longer serves this season of my life.
✨ My space can support me, not overwhelm me.
✨ Progress is enough—and so am I.

Carry this feeling with you as you continue your organizing journey 🤍

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• Encouragement and inspiration to help you stay consistent and clutter-free

My heart behind this membership is to support you in creating an organized home that works for real life—without overwhelm.

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