We often think of decluttering as simply “getting rid of stuff.” But beneath the surface, it’s a ritual — a sacred act of release and renewal.

Why Decluttering Matters

Our homes carry our stories. Every object holds energy, memory, or meaning. When our space becomes heavy with things we no longer need, we may find ourselves feeling stagnant, weighed down, or even anxious. Decluttering clears the physical clutter, but it also shifts the emotional and spiritual layers we carry.

The Ritual of Release

Benefits of Decluttering

• Emotional: Lifts feelings of overwhelm, grief, and attachment to the past.
• Spiritual: Creates energetic spaciousness to invite clarity, creativity, and new opportunities.
• Physical: Lightens your environment, making daily life more manageable and calming.

Why Routine Helps

Having a consistent decluttering practice — even seasonally — prevents buildup and aligns you with the natural cycles of life. Just as trees shed leaves, we too are meant to release what no longer nourishes us. A routine makes decluttering less overwhelming and more like a gentle rhythm of care for your soul and your space.

Consumerism vs. Minimalism

Documentaries like The Minimalists and Tidying Up with Marie Kondo have brought the conversation about minimalism into the mainstream, highlighting how intentional decluttering can lead to a more fulfilling life. These films suggest that by reducing our possessions, we can reclaim our time, focus, and emotional well-being.

The Practice of Releasing is Potent

I remember when I first began this practice 10 years ago when I went through my own initiation of rebirth (more on that later). I got rid of my TV, began reading, had so much energy to create and learn and learned just how much I was spending frivolously and sucked into the consumer trap. Shortly after, I dove into entrepreneurship and had a lean budget, but I can honestly say, I’ve become intentional about what I invest in and try to engage in values-based spending #supportlocal and small businesses whenever possible!

As a daughter of immigrants, I remember how hard and guilty I felt to get rid of things as if I was being wasteful. However, I began attending swaps and donating and it was actually incredibly freeing! Now you have sites like poshmark, facebook marketplace, groups, etc.

I journey with my clients and process what their experiences are and many, unearth a wounded relationship with money. Your journey is unique to yours and I’ve found with each decluttering ritual, a story unfolds particularly during times of transitions.

Amongst Therapists and Entrepreneurs, I’ve seen the digital tech space and over-consumption and purchases of books, courses, webinars, freebies that reveal self-doubt and fear of “getting it wrong”. I’ve been guilty of this in the past personally.

During breakups and divorces, I’ve supported clients in releasing undergarments, clothes and items that brought up painful memories.

Journal Prompts for Decluttering

1. What emotions arise when I think about letting go — and what do they teach me about what I’m truly holding onto?

2. What objects in my space carry energy from a version of me I’ve already outgrown?

3. How does my environment reflect the season of life I’m currently in?