Feeling overwhelmed by clutter? You’re not alone. Studies show that physical clutter creates mental clutter, increasing stress levels and reducing focus. Today’s micro-shift is simple but powerful: declutter just one drawer.
Why This Matters
🧠Clutter increases cortisol, the stress hormone, making you feel more anxious and distracted.
💡 Even small decluttering wins create a ripple effect, helping you feel more in control.
✔ Studies show that cleaning even one small space improves mood and productivity.
Your home should feel like a place of peace, not a storage unit for things you don’t use. Today’s challenge helps you start small and build momentum.
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Your Challenge: Declutter One Drawer
Pick one drawer—your nightstand, junk drawer, or even your Tupperware cabinet.
✔ Take everything out.
✔ Decide what stays, what gets tossed, and what needs a new home.
✔ Put it back neatly.
That’s it! One small win, but a big step toward a more organized, balanced space.

The Science Behind It
🔹 A UCLA study found that people who live in cluttered spaces have higher cortisol levels throughout the day.
🔹 Decluttering improves mental clarity and lowers stress.
🔹 When you start small, it’s easier to keep going—momentum builds motivation.
Make This Shift Stick
- Set a 10-minute timer. You don’t need hours—just commit to 10 minutes.
- Use small organizers. Keeping things tidy is easier with dividers or bins.
- One drawer at a time. Today it’s one, tomorrow maybe another!


Join the Stacking Balance Challenge & Stay Accountable
📩 Step 1: Listen to Episode 140 → Click here
💬 Step 2: Text your Accountability Pod → “One drawer down, and it feels SO good! What are you decluttering today?”
📥 Step 3: Download the free Stacking Balance Workbook → Grab it here

This tiny task might seem small, but it creates instant relief, clarity, and momentum. Try it today!
Related Podcast Episodes to Keep You Organizing
🎙 Ep. 98 → Five Things No One Tells You About Keeping an Organized Home
🎙 Ep. 46 → Decluttering Your Home with The Organized Mama: Jessica Litman
A little decluttering goes a long way. Ready to feel lighter? Let’s do this!

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