🌸 There Will Always Be Messy — And That’s Okay!
There’s one thing I’ve learned in my own organizing journey — and in helping others — and that is messiness will always be around. It’s not the enemy; it’s a natural part of life. What separates the truly organized from the constantly overwhelmed is simply how we manage it. 💪
Here are five ways to manage the messy, whether you’ve been organized forever or you’re just starting your journey:
1️⃣ DO NOT PANIC!
All is not lost with a little messiness. Panic is an emotional reaction that steals your ability to think clearly.
🧘♀️ Take a breath and remind yourself — you’re not messy, the space is messy. This is temporary.
2️⃣ Go Back to Your “WHY”
Your why is the foundation of your organization journey.
Why did you want to live organized in the first place? 💭
Sit with that question until you remember the answer — it’s hidden right there in the messiness.
3️⃣ Reset Your Systems
Living organized happens in seasons. 🌤️
It’s totally normal to reset your systems from time to time — for example, swapping your closet from summer to fall, or reorganizing your workspace as your routine shifts.
4️⃣ Tweak as Needed
When you reset, you’ll often find new ways to make your systems work even better. 🔄
Organization isn’t one-size-fits-all — it’s about adapting as life changes.
5️⃣ Breathe In & Enjoy the Journey
Life is fluid. 🌊 We’re not meant to stay the same, and neither are our spaces.
Each “messy moment” is really just an invitation to pause, reset, and move forward a little stronger than before.
Every good organizing journey includes a little messiness — it’s part of daily living, especially if you don’t live alone! 🏡
When you shift your mindset and see clutter as an opportunity to restart, you’ll find more peace and progress in your space than ever before.
The more we grow, the more we know. 💚
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