This time of year has a way of revealing what’s been quietly lingering in the background. As spring nudges us toward summer, the coats come off, the windows open wider, and the long-forgotten corners of our homes begin to whisper for attention.
The shift in seasons often leads to a kind of unintentional excavation. Lighter clothes move forward, and heavier ones retreat—or so we think. But with every closet I open, I notice how many items are still hanging around, not because they’re needed, but because they’ve been waiting. Waiting for a reason to stay. Waiting for permission to go.
Lately, I’ve been encouraging my clients—and myself—to ask: What am I making room for? Because it’s never just about the sweaters or the scarves. It’s about energy. Clarity. Space to think and breathe.
Letting go of the things we no longer wear, use, or love is a quiet act of self-respect. Each bag we carry to the donation bin clears a little more mental clutter. That pair of jeans that hasn’t fit in years? Gone. The blazer we kept for a “someday” that never came? Released. And with it, the invisible weight of decisions we’ve postponed.
A client of mine recently rediscovered a bundle of handwritten letters tied with a ribbon, tucked in the back of a nightstand drawer. Some were from her college years, others from her mother, who had passed away over a decade ago. She’d saved them with the vague idea of “doing something” with them, but life got busy. That day, instead of putting them back into hiding, she placed a few inside a glass dish on her dresser. Now, when she’s getting ready in the morning, she reads a line or two. It grounds her. It reminds her of who she’s been—and who she’s becoming.
That’s the power of clearing space. It’s not just about removing. It’s about reclaiming. We get to decide what comes forward, what gets honored, what gets to stay within reach.
So if you’re doing a little spring cleaning—or even just standing in front of a closet feeling stuck—ask yourself: What am I holding onto that no longer reflects who I am? What have I hidden away that might still speak to me today?
Your past doesn’t need to be boxed up forever. And your future doesn’t need to be buried beneath what used to matter.
There’s freedom in less. And sometimes, what remains after the letting go is more beautiful than we imagined.
“Clutter overloads your senses, impairs your ability to focus, and drains your energy,” writes Psychology Today. If you’re feeling that weight, let’s talk. Book a clarity call and let’s explore what a lighter, more intentional life could mean for you.
