Input Fatigued? Time for Spring Cleaning

What if the clutter that’s weighing you down isn’t limited to your junk drawer—it’s in your mind, your digital habits, or even your to-do list? As spring approaches, the urge to air out and declutter precedes it. But what if we minimized proactively instead?

Decluttering is about removing what we don’t want.
Minimalism is about discovering how little we actually need.

And both are incredibly relevant right now, not just in our physical spaces but in how we spend our energy and attention.

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What’s Within Your Control?

You can’t be all things to all people and all causes. You can’t keep up with every trend, message, or call to action. You can’t solve every problem in the world. But you can choose where your attention goes. You can choose what to let in and what to let go of. And you can focus on what matters most to you, right now.

For example, social media has made performative activism contagious. It’s easy to feel like you’re not doing enough. But pause and ask: Is this cause something that genuinely keeps me up at night? Or am I just caught in a swirl of someone else’s urgency?

Input Fatigue Is Real

How many newsletters, podcasts, email lists, YouTube channels, and streaming subscriptions are you juggling? Even if you gave them all 24/7 attention, you still wouldn’t make a dent. And that constant stream? It wears on you. It clutters your focus, your creativity, and your peace of mind.

The solution isn’t about giving everything up; it’s about choosing what delivers what you need right now. Let the rest go. It might come back into your life later. But for now, make space.

30 Days to Get the Spring Back in Your Step

A little every day. That’s all it takes. This isn’t a checklist to conquer—it’s a way to reconnect with what matters and let go of what doesn’t. Each of these small actions is designed to nudge you toward clarity, simplicity, and creativity without the pressure to overhaul everything at once.

🗓️ Week 1: Creative Renewal

Memorize the lyrics to a song, and practice all month long.
Doodle, sketch, or scribble for 10 minutes with no agenda.
Revisit an old hobby for at least 15 minutes.
Create a collage with magazine cutouts or a digital tool, such as Pinterest.
Write a short poem or silly haiku about your day.
Learn more about something you use every day. e.g., Camera features on your phone.
Upcycle or repurpose something instead of buying it new. Bonus points if you ask people in your community for help. e.g., "Does anyone have a ___ that I can borrow?"

🗓️ Week 2: Mental Declutter

List three values that matter most to you right now.
Cancel one commitment that doesn't bring you joy.
Use ChatGPT to mentally declutter. Tap the microphone icon and speak everything that’s on your mind. Once you're done, use the prompt: “Can you help me organize my thoughts and suggest a few key takeaways or next steps?”
Unfollow or mute social accounts that leave you feeling drained.
Release stress and process emotions by taking 10 minutes to journal.
Take a walk outdoors without earphones. Listen to the sounds and let your mind wander.
Practice saying "no"—even if just out loud to yourself. Because each time you say yes to something, you are saying no to something else.

🗓️ Week 3: Digital Cleanup

Unsubscribe from emails or newsletters you don’t read.
Delete unused apps from your phone.
Organize your desktop or home screen—just one folder.
Turn off push notifications for anything non-essential.
Log out of one platform for the day.
Clean out your downloads folder or photo roll.
Revisit your "saved for later" folders—on Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, etc., and delete anything that no longer feels relevant.

🗓️ Week 4: Minimalist Mindset

Before defaulting to Amazon, try buying from secondhand sources such as thrift stores, estate sales, eBay, and Poshmark.
Borrow books, DVDs, video games, and magazines from the local library instead of buying them. You can even use free apps like Libby and Hoopla to check them out without leaving your house.
Participate in local community sharing groups such as Buy Nothing to source things you desire and help others in need.
Skip the restaurant and recreate one of your favorite menu items at home.
Set up a donation basket in a common area where your household can put outgrown clothes and unused items. Once it’s full, choose whether to donate or sell the contents.
List unused belongings for sale on platforms like eBay, Facebook Marketplace, or Poshmark. Even just a few dollars per item adds up while decluttering and recirculates items to someone who needs them.
Try creating something yourself before purchasing it—whether it’s a simple home item, a piece of decor, or a gift.

🗓️ Bonus Days for Momentum

Repeat one new practice from the past month.
Create a new practice of your own.

You are Not Alone

If you're feeling overwhelmed or unsure where to start, you don't have to figure it out alone. Book a free consultation to explore how we can work together to clear the clutter—mental, digital, or otherwise—and make space for what truly matters to you.

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