Feeling Stuck? It Might Be the Clutter 🫧🎧🤍 Here’s How to Fix It!

Mar 5

Ever feel overwhelmed but can’t quite put your finger on why? The clutter around you—physical, mental, and emotional—might be playing a bigger role than you think! 🫧 In this post, we’re diving into how clutter impacts your well-being and, more importantly, how to clear it out so you can feel lighter, more focused, and at peace. If you're craving a reset this season, this one’s for you!

IN THIS POST, WE CHAT ABOUT:

✻ The sneaky ways clutter affects your mind, body, and spirit
✻ Why a messy space = a messy head (and what to do about it)
✻ How to break free from overwhelm and decision fatigue
✻ Simple, doable ways to start decluttering today—no perfection required
✻ How clearing space makes room for what truly matters

LETS DIVE IN 🖤

Hey, Sisterhood! Today, we’re diving into something that is affecting us all more than we realize—clutter. And I’m not just talking about the piles of laundry or the overflowing inbox. I’m talking about the hidden stuff that carries this invisible weight with you all. day. long. It’s the mental clutter, emotional clutter, and physical clutter—all the things we’re carrying that are weighing us down and keeping us from stepping into the life we truly want to live.

This episode is all about uncovering what clutter is actually doing to you and, more importantly, how you can start clearing it out to create space for peace, clarity, and purpose. And of course, this leads perfectly into what we’re focusing on this spring inside The Sisterhood—letting go of what no longer serves us so we can make room for what truly does.

ICYMI— This season’s theme, Spring Refresh: Letting Go of Mental, Physical, and Emotional Clutter, is all about creating space—inside and out—to reconnect with your priorities and build a foundation for growth. And I’m not just talking about tidying up—I’m giving you real tools and resources to help you:

✻ Clear physical clutter and transform your spaces into calm, inspiring environments that support your goals
✻ Release mental distractions and create space for clarity, focus, and intentional action
✻ Let go of emotional weights, like guilt or resentment, and make room for joy and connection
✻ Build habits and routines that align with your priorities and protect your energy
✻ Simplify your approach to life, reducing overwhelm and making space for what truly matters

I created The Sisterhood Membership to be a real life-walking thru the trenches-extension of the topics we talk about here and the work we do. I’m all about helping women see that the real self care flex is creating lives they don’t need to escape from and in the membership? Yeah. We DO just that. It’s less about what we talk about and it’s more about surrounding yourself with women walking it out in real time. 🪴

So. If you’ve been craving a fresh start—one that feels intentional, nourishing, and in alignment with the woman you desire to be—this is your invitation to join us. Don’t miss the chance to reset, refresh, and realign with a community that’s walking the road with you + cheering you on.

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Now, let’s get into today’s episode…

There’s this trend that circulated on social a little while back where you “met with your younger self.” Had coffee with her and got to catch her up on all that’s ahead. But the beautiful part of this was the look back for THIS version of you who’s here today. To look back and remember what a previous version of you worried about, how she moved thru her day to day, the goals she had, the heartbreak she carried. I knew when that trend hit I had to take stock of a previous version of me and lean in. And in actually pausing to reflect, I remember so vividly a season in my life when everything felt FULL. Not full like fulfilled, but full like overwhelmingly packed to the brim without space or capacity for one more thing. The kind of full where even just the tiniest thing added would cause the whole plate to tip and come crashing down. I basically was at capacity. My schedule was packed, my routines were non existent, I didn’t care for myself— I had no rhythms that embodied anything that resembled self care. I truly was living each day to get thru it and then numbing and escaping when it all felt too much. And it wasn’t just my schedule and lack of care. There was emotional weight, like I wasn’t living up to the version of myself I knew I could be. I didn’t have genuine friendships. I spent the majority of my time talking about people and problems. A lot of what I surrounded myself with was toxic— mentally, physically, and emotionally.

I’ll never forget as that season was wrapping up and I was packing my apartment in Miami to move to California. I found myself standing in my closet, packing clothes and shoes and stuff. And I can’t tell you how many outfits I pulled off the hanger that day I had either 1.) wore once and never wore again or 2.) never actually even work bc the tags were still on them. Not only was my schedule packed and my mental + emotional capacity to the brim— my physical life was overflowing with stuff. Stuff that someone somewhere told me whether thru media or really good marketing, would fix my life and make me happy. And all it did was leave me feeling completely overwhelmed. I had clothes spilling off the shelves, shoes I never wore, and yet I still felt like I had “nothing to wear.” There was no “enough” in my life. Nothing was ever enough.

And sitting here 20 years later—this wasn’t just about my closet + my yes. It was a reflection of how I felt in my life. Too much. Too cluttered. Too scattered. I feel like the last 20 years of my life has been almost a tearing down. Removing. Cleaning out. Looking at what no longer serves me and allowing it to go.

Clearing the clutter—physically, mentally, emotionally—wasn’t just about getting organized. This wasn’t just a one and done Marie Kondo thing (although those moments help!). It was about creating freedom. It was about aligning my purchases, my environment, my connections, my inner and outer world in a way that felt GOOD— not just in the moment, but for the long haul. For my progress and my growth and my best self. And that’s what I want for you too.

WHAT CLUTTER IS DOING TO YOU:

Like I started with, clutter isn’t just the piles of stuff on the counter or the overflowing inbox—it’s the weight we carry in our minds, bodies, and hearts. It creeps in slowly, disguising itself as busyness, obligation, or even nostalgia. But over time, it drains us. It clouds our decisions, steals our energy, and keeps us stuck in patterns that no longer serve us.

When we think of clutter, we often picture a messy room. But what about the mental clutter of overthinking? The emotional clutter of resentment or guilt? The physical clutter that fills our space but not our souls? When we hold onto too much—whether it’s things, thoughts, or emotions—we leave little room for what actually matters.

Let’s talk about the three biggest ways clutter affects us—and what we can do to break free.

① Mentally: Clutter creates stress, overwhelm, and decision fatigue. When there’s too much noise, it’s hard to focus on what really matters. Studies even show that a cluttered environment can increase cortisol levels, which makes us more anxious and less able to think clearly.

② Physically: Clutter drains your energy. Whether it’s an overstuffed closet, a packed schedule, or a never-ending to-do list, the weight of “too much” can leave you feeling exhausted and stuck in a cycle of burnout.

③ Emotionally: Clutter keeps you stuck. Holding onto things—whether it’s old belongings, past hurts, toxic relationships, or limiting beliefs—prevents you from moving forward. Clutter can also be tied to guilt or fear, making it hard to let go, even when you know it’s time.

So where is clutter showing up in your life? I want you to take a moment and think about where clutter might be showing up for you. Is it in your physical space? Your commitments? Your thoughts? Where do you feel the most overwhelm or heaviness? Awareness is the first step to change.

HOW TO START CLEARING THE CLUTTER

But. You know in this space we don’t simply stop at awareness. We have to actually DO something about it if we want to see any sort of change. Recognizing clutter is one thing—actually doing something about it is another. When we’ve been carrying the weight of too much for so long, the idea of clearing it out can feel overwhelming. Like where do we even start?!

Hear me loud and clear— decluttering isn’t about doing everything at once. This is ongoing. It’s a process. It’s about small, intentional steps that create lasting change. It’s about making space—physically, mentally, and emotionally—for the things that truly align with who we are and where we want to go. So often when we feel the pull to make a change we do it with big swings. It’s the all in mentality at play and it really isn’t serving you to swing so far, so fast. Think about it. If a pendulum swings one way, what is it inevitably going to do in due time? Swing the other, right? And this is why we get stuck in the start-stop cycles over and over again. We swing into action too far, too fast and when it pulls us back…it really pulls us back into habits and behaviors that don’t actually serve us any longer. So let’s think about SMALL STEPS instead of SUDDEN SWINGS.

Small steps are going to add up over time and will be far less overwhelming. No perfection. But also, no procrastination. You just have to begin. At The Sisterhood Retreat last year, we went around and shared our BIG goals we were walking out of the retreat with. And as the good coach I am, I listened and nodded along as each woman read her goals out loud. And being an even better coach, I went one woman at a time and we dissected her goals into SMALL STEPS. Doable actions. And we SLOWED THE F DOWN, ya’ll. One of my favorite goals had to do with exactly what we’re talking about today—decluttering. She had this ambitious goal to get home from the retreat and do a full on clean out. A SUDDEN SWING if you will in her physical environment. But the whole weekend leading up to that goal, she shared her full travel schedule she had coming up, she shared about a roommate situation that was sticky and messy and that she was working on getting her space back to her own. She shared about how she was on the hunt for a new job. And all I could think when she shared this sudden swing goal was “that sounds so nice…and you’re never gonna do that.” Because the reality was, it was a sudden swing and it would only last so long amongst her LIFE that she had to go home to. And the same is true for you. So I want to slow you down right now and show you a better way to clear the clutter.

Here’s how to start—

① Identify what’s taking up too much space – Look at your physical environment, your thoughts, and your commitments. What feels heavy? What’s draining you? At the retreat we literally speak TWO DAYS doing this work. Shedding tears. Talking things out. Meditating and doing breath work and slowing down so we could see and feel what wasn’t in alignment.

② Decide what no longer serves you – If it’s not adding value, peace, or joy to your life, it’s time to let it go. Again, this is a process. And it’s not one and done. You will CONSTANTLY have to decide and re-decide what no longer serves you. Let it be ongoing.

③ Take small, intentional steps – You don’t have to declutter everything overnight. Nor do I think you should. If we go back to the example from the retreat— the ultimate goal was two fold: she wanted her dining room table back bc it had been covered in clutter for some time now AND she wanted to create a relaxing bedroom vibe bc her current bedroom was chaotic, cluttered, and outdated. What did I have her do? I had her find the domino that would help the rest. It wasn’t her bedroom. It wasn’t even the dining table. We realized after digging deeper that the problem was she had no where to STORE the things that were causing the clutter. Nothing had a home. And the main reason there was not where to store anything was bc her closet was a mess. So her FALL GOAL (yes I had her work on this in September and October bc remember her schedule and other LIFE responsibilities?!) her goal for those two months was to get her closet cleaned out and organized so she could then begin the work on the dining table and her bedroom. Start with one drawer, one thought pattern, or one obligation at a time. Small, consistent changes lead to big transformations.

④ Create space for what matters – When you let go and begin to do the work of clearing out, you make room for things that align with who you’re becoming. Often we get uncomfortable and want to fill that space right away. It could be more stuff. Or maybe it’s more on the calendar. Or it could even be more noise—more distractions, commitments, or even emotional baggage that keeps us from sitting with the stillness. I’m gonna nudge you NOT to fill those spaces too fast. Let it be open. Let it fill organically. And if you do find something that will fill that space, I want you to ask what you’re willing to sacrifice for that thing. Maybe it’s time. Maybe it’s sanity. Maybe it’s just more stuff to wash and dust and clean and have to keep up with. More often than not, when I find space in my life, I realize I don’t actually want to fill it right away. I want to enjoy the margin.

⑤ Establish new habits to keep clutter from creeping back in – This isn’t a one-time thing. Whether it’s a weekly reset, a “one in, one out” rule for physical things, or setting boundaries with your time, the key is to create a lifestyle that supports the space you desire. Simply put, you’ve got to check yourself often and have a game plan for when you feel that pull to allow clutter back in.

At the end of the day, decluttering isn’t just about getting rid of things—it’s about making intentional choices that support the life you truly want. When you start with small, meaningful steps instead of sudden swings, you create real, lasting change. So, take a breath, trust the process, and remind yourself that clearing clutter is less about perfection and more about making space for what truly matters.

Alright friends….I hope today’s conversation gave you a fresh perspective on clutter—not just the physical kind, but the mental and emotional weight we carry every single day. We talked about how clutter sneaks into our lives, how it affects our peace and progress, and most importantly, how small, intentional steps can help us clear space for what truly matters.

This isn’t about perfection or tackling everything at once —remember how I coached my girls at the retreat— it’s about starting where you are, making one small change at a time, and allowing yourself the space to grow, heal, and move forward. Because when we clear the clutter, we don’t just create space—we create possibility for living in alignment with our best selves. And that’s the best feeling ever.

If you vibed with today’s topic and you’re ready to take this work even deeper, I want to personally invite you to join us this spring inside The Sisterhood Membership. This season is all about our SPRING REFRESH ERA— refreshing, releasing, and realigning—letting go of what no longer serves you so you can make room for more clarity, peace, and purpose. This is where the real work happens, alongside women who are walking this journey with you in real time. You don’t have to do this alone.

So, if you’re craving a fresh start, this is your sign. Join us inside The Sisterhood, and let’s do this together. You can get all the deets at www.inspirebeautybritt.com/jointhesisterhood or go to the link in the show notes below.

Okay friends. Take care of yourselves and I’ll see you right here next week on The Self Care Sisterhood Podcast. 🖤

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