Hey friends hey! Today is my birthday and I'm sitting at a coffee shop reflecting. The past few years have been a wild ride of figuring things out, but this year especially has been a year of MAJOR growth. But even with all the big girl business stuff aside, this journey of being a professional organizer has also helped me focus on taking care of my mental health. I preach mental wellness to clients so much, it forces me to also look inward.
Aside from the business stuff though, this year has also taught me a lot about myself personally. I’ve learned to give myself permission to slow down and not try to do all of the things all the time. I’m also getting better at listening to what I need, whether that’s a quiet night with my husband and Lulu (my fur baby), a trip to a beach town, or an afternoon spent binge watching a show and ordering food deliveries. (BTW, show recommendations are always welcomed). Most importantly, learning to trust my intuition has been the best give I've given myself these days.
Now let's be honest, it has been a rollercoaster ride being a solopreneur. Like a lot of my clients, I’ve mentioned before that I battle with anxiety, depression, and the fun chaos that comes with ADHD. But in 2019, I got serious about seeking help. Therapy, medication, and figuring out how to keep my home (and life) in order continues to change everything. Things feel a little clearer and my life (and home) reflect that.
I still have my hot mess moments, ya'll. On any given day, you might walk into my house and see total chaos and Lulu's toys everywhere, dishes piled up, or random stuff on the dining or coffee table. I’m probably not like other organizers who have keep their homes guest ready 24/7. The truth is, I have systems that help me get it together quickly, but I don’t always practice what I preach perfectly (lol oops). And to me, that’s okay. As long as I have the tools to bounce back from the chaos when life happens, I'm good. Life will happen. And sometimes that means the laundry doesn’t get folded and there are 3 half drank water bottles on my nightstand.
What I have learned in all of this is to accept that keeping things in order isn’t about keeping things perfectly in order. Being able to think clearly, feeling like I can breathe and not constantly thinking about things I need to take care of is what matters. When my space is all cleared up, it helps my mind and helps me focus more. And trust me, there’s nothing more satisfying than finding your keys exactly where they're supposed to be.
It makes perfect sense that decluttering and organizing has become more than my job. It is something I truly love. Helping bring the spark back to a client's life and home is actually an honor. Because I know that feeling of being totally overwhelmed, stuck in decision paralysis, and then the sweet sigh of relief when you finally let things go and find peace and clarity.
Every time I walk into a client’s home, I feel so grateful. Grateful that they trust me with their stuff, and their stories. In the last blog post, I shared how much gaining friendships through organizing has been such an added bonus. I am grateful that I get to see their transformations, sometimes well after we've decluttered. One client, turned friend, told me that I wasn't just organizing her space, but also her life. That has stuck with me.
So, as I turn 37, I just want to say thank you. Thank you to the people who continue to help me along the way. Thank you to life for the lessons. Thank you to to my clients. Thank you for all the reminders on why I love this work so much! Here’s to 37. Here’s to peace, order, and mental wellness.
Now brb, time for a little cake. Who am I kidding? Time for a lot of cake!!!
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