A Taste of My Own Medicine

Even as a Professional Organizer, I’m not immune to clutter.

This past year has been full — growing the business, training new team members, and supporting so many amazing clients through big transitions. Somewhere along the way, my own office started to feel…heavy. Piles of papers, files that needed sorting, and a few too many “I’ll deal with it later” stacks began to take over.

Eventually, it all came to a head. I realized it was time to take a dose of my own medicine.

My goal was simple: to make more mental space for creativity …like writing this very email.

So, I broke my small office into zones and started in the closet (always a great place to hide clutter). I pulled everything out and began sorting: donate, maybe donate, keep. Next came the papers that had been waiting for my attention for months. I scanned what needed to stay, recycled what didn’t, and finally turned to my bookshelf and altar, letting go of a few stones and books that no longer felt meaningful.

Because I already had systems in place, the whole process only took a few hours. But the change I felt was immediate. The air felt lighter. My mind felt clearer. The creative energy returned almost instantly.

That’s the psychology of stuff.

Clutter doesn’t just take up space in our homes; it takes up space in our heads. Every pile we see is a silent to-do list, every drawer we avoid opening is a small decision we’re postponing. Over time, those tiny reminders accumulate and quietly drain our mental energy.

When we clear space, we’re not just moving objects — we’re calming our nervous systems. Our brains naturally crave order; they find comfort in visual calm and open space. This is why walking into a tidy room feels different. It’s not just cleaner, it’s quieter inside us.

And yet, letting go isn’t always easy. Our things hold stories: reminders of who we were, what we hoped to do, or people we’ve loved. That’s why the process can feel emotional …because it is. Decluttering asks us to acknowledge our past while making space for who we’re becoming.

As I stood in my newly organized office, I realized that what I’d cleared wasn’t just clutter — it was mental noise. In creating space, I’d made room for creativity, focus, and peace to return.

So if you’ve been feeling a little stuck or overwhelmed by your surroundings, know that you’re not alone. It’s not about perfection. It’s about creating an environment that supports the version of yourself you’re living today.

Letting go isn’t just about tidying up. It’s about coming back to yourself and creating room for what matters most now.

Be well,
Meghan LeBaudour, CPO®