☀️ Ready for a calmer, lighter summer? Let’s make that happen—starting with your stuff.

If summer’s approaching and you’re already feeling behind—hello, cluttered counters, mystery sunscreen stash, and overflowing school papers—this episode is your roadmap to reset.

In this episode, I’m walking you through 5 specific things to declutter now that will make your summer feel easier, more peaceful, and way more manageable. No massive overhaul. No organizing binge. Just small, powerful wins that help you create the margin you’re craving.

Because here’s the truth: You don’t need more bins or a color-coded summer calendar.
You need space—for joy, rest, fun, and being present.

1️⃣ How to Clear the End-of-School-Year Dump Zone (Without Guilt)
Tired of stacks of artwork and random folders piling up? I’ll show you how to quickly process school papers—and how to make one decision that eliminates the overwhelm for good.

2️⃣ The Easy Way to Declutter Last Year’s Summer Gear
No more moldy towels, broken goggles, or expired sunscreen hanging around. Learn how to create a quick “maybe” bin to make decluttering painless and kid-friendly.

3️⃣ A 10-Minute Pantry Reset for Summer Sanity
Toss the stale snacks, organize your overflow, and create a grab-and-go summer snack bin your kids can actually use—without asking you 47 times a day.

4️⃣ How to Let Go of Your “Maybe Someday” Summer Projects
This is the pep talk you didn’t know you needed. You don’t have to organize your whole house or start a garden to have a meaningful summer. I’ll help you pick one thing—and release the rest with zero guilt.

5️⃣ Breaking Free from the Pressure to “Do Summer Right”
This one goes deep. I’m sharing what shifted for me when I gave up being the Pinterest-perfect fun mom and chose presence over performance.

💡 One Powerful Reminder from This Episode:

“Summer doesn’t need to be productive to be valuable. It just needs space to be what you need it to be.”

Pick one clutter zone we talked about—school paper piles, summer gear, or your pantry—and give yourself just 10 minutes to tackle it. Then pause, breathe, and soak in the difference it makes.

Share it with a friend who’s feeling summer stress before school even ends. And if you haven’t yet, be sure to subscribe so you never miss the simple mindset shifts and micro-wins that make a big impact.

Ready, Set, Simplify – bye!

Ready to Declutter Even More? Check Out These Resources:

🚀 Get FAST Results with My Free Guide: 75 Things to Declutter Right Now
Need a quick win? This guide helps you clear space and see results fast.
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💡 Work 1-on-1 With Me
Need personalized support to simplify your life? Let’s create a plan that works for you.
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🏡 Get Your Personalized Home Management Blueprint
Want a step-by-step plan to manage your home effortlessly? Let’s create your custom blueprint.
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📦 You finally cleared the clutter.
🧺 Your routines are smoother.
⏳ You’ve carved out breathing room.

But now what?

If you've ever found yourself staring at an empty shelf... or sitting in a tidy room… and feeling strangely uncomfortable—this episode is for you.

Because here's the thing no one talks about: decluttering isn’t just about clearing physical space—it’s about learning how to be in that space without filling it back up.

• Why rest can feel uncomfortable after a busy season

• The hidden belief that “stillness = laziness”

• What to do with the space you’ve worked so hard to create (spoiler: nothing)

• How to stop striving and start truly savoring the life you’re building

• Pause without guilt

• Say no without shame

• Choose peace over pressure

Because friend, the margin you’ve made? It’s not empty.
It’s sacred.

✅ Why so many of us are addicted to “go mode” (and how to exit it)
✅ How to reframe your relationship with rest, silence, and stillness
✅ What it actually means to protect your margin once you’ve made it
✅ Three gentle ways to practice presence without jumping back into productivity

Sit in a decluttered room. Don’t touch a thing.
No cleaning. No optimizing. No to-do list.
Just sit. Breathe. Let yourself be.

Because the space you’ve created?
It’s not waiting to be filled—it’s waiting to hold you.

Send it to a friend who’s been stuck in the “I know what to do, but…” loop.
And if you haven’t already, tap that subscribe button so you never miss a dose of motivation + momentum.

Ready, Set, Simplify – bye!

✅ Declutter Fast with My Free Guide: 75 Things to Declutter Right Now
Quick wins. Instant relief. Clear space in minutes.
📥 https://www.katyjoywells.com/declutter

💬 Get Personalized Coaching from Me
Stuck in your clutter cycle? Let’s build a simple, customized plan to clear the overwhelm.
💼 https://www.katyjoywells.com/innercircle

📝 Create Your Home Management Blueprint
Finally feel on top of your home—with routines and systems built just for you.
🏡 https://www.katyjoywells.com/home-management-mastery

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