Your Clutter Does Not Define Your Worth

How do you talk to yourself about clutter? From past personal experience and my work as a Decluttering and ADHD Coach, I see how closely clutter and mental health are connected. What looks like "just clutter" on the surface is often tied to something much deeper that may not be immediately visible to others.

Many of us have internalized that a cluttered home means we are lazy, irresponsible, or simply not trying hard enough…

Note: This blog post was written in connection with my guest appearance on the podcast “Shining Light on Shadows” on August 13, 2026 at 7pm where we talk about mental health, shame, clutter, and compassion. Access the podcast episode live stream or recording via the link in this blog post.