Unburden Yourself

Clutter. Congestion. Confusion.

These have become accepted parts of our daily lives, almost like background noise. But here’s the truth: it doesn’t have to be this way.

We have chosen, even unintentionally, the clutter and confusion we live with. And that’s good news. Because if we had a role in creating it, we also have the power to change it.

Take a pause and ask yourself:

Which parts of your life feel cluttered, congested, or confused?

Your home? Your schedule? Your mind?

Simplify. Simplify. Simplify. (yes, I repeat this mantra often to myself)

Some people say they thrive in chaos and that they do their best work surrounded by piles, distractions, and noise. And sure, maybe that works for a few. But in most cases, I’ve found that a more organized and simplified life simply hasn’t been given a fair chance.

So what if you tried it?

“The thing about possessions is that they rent space in our minds. Everything we have requires mind space, and I probably don’t need to point out that mind space is limited, so the more you crowd it, the more confusing things become.”

That quote from Matthew Kelly in Perfectly Yourself, says it all. The more we fill our lives with stuff , physical, emotional, or mental the harder it becomes to hear our own thoughts. We often complicate things not because we must, but because we lack clarity. We fear missing out. We chase distractions. And we avoid sitting still with the real stuff of life.

Spoiler alert: Buying more, scheduling more, or packing our spaces fuller won’t fix what’s unsettled inside.

It’s time to unburden.

Let go of what no longer serves you. The overflowing closets, the packed calendars, the habits that keep you spinning need to go. Clear the clutter. Reclaim your space. Restore your clarity.

Because life doesn’t need to be so heavy.

And peace? It’s often hiding just beneath the piles.