Let’s get real for a second: clutter is not just “a little mess.” It’s like having 47 browser tabs open in your brain, all screaming for attention. And spoiler alert—none of them are helping you close your next deal.

We often think of clutter as just that pile of papers on the corner of your desk, or the random drawer in your kitchen that somehow holds pens, receipts, and three dead batteries. But the truth? Clutter is sneaky. It drains your energy, fogs your thinking, and blocks the flow of ideas, deals, and yes—money.

And if you’re rolling your eyes thinking, “I’m too busy to worry about clutter,” friend, that’s exactly the point. The busier and more successful you want to be, the more ruthless you need to be about clearing space.

How Clutter Affects Us Mentally and Emotionally

Here’s the science (and it’s not voodoo): research shows that clutter overloads your brain with too many stimuli, making it harder to focus and process information. Translation? That pile of files you’ve been “meaning to get to” is basically a neon billboard screaming you’re behind.

Emotionally, clutter whispers lies. It says, you’re not on top of things, you don’t have it together, you’ll never catch up. And those whispers, if left unchecked, become heavy.

How Clutter Blocks Success

Clutter is like putting a “Do Not Disturb” sign on your dreams. When your desk, office, or even your car looks like chaos, your mind follows. And a scattered mind doesn’t negotiate million-dollar contracts or attract new opportunities.

Abundance—whether in the form of money, clients, or creative ideas—needs clear channels to flow. If your space is blocked, your energy is blocked. Period.

The Health Factor (Because Stress Shows Up Everywhere)

Too much clutter increases cortisol (the stress hormone). That means your body stays in a low-level fight-or-flight mode. Hello, headaches, fatigue, and that “I need coffee at 3 p.m. or I’ll die” feeling.

Your physical space and your physical health are more connected than most of us like to admit. A clean space supports a calm nervous system. A cluttered space fuels anxiety.

The Flow of Energy and Ideas

In my eBook, I talk about “letting go to increase flow”. Think of clutter like boulders in a stream. Water can’t flow around them, it just pools up and stagnates. The same is true for you.

Clear the boulders—whether physical piles on your desk or emotional clutter like resentment and perfectionism—and suddenly the stream of ideas, deals, and opportunities starts moving again.

Practical (Totally Doable) Daily Tips

Here’s the good news: clearing clutter doesn’t require a weekend with a dumpster or hiring a professional organizer. Start small. Try these hacks that fit a busy schedule:

• The “Touch It Once” Rule – When you pick something up, deal with it. File it, schedule it, or toss it. Stop moving piles from one side of your desk to the other like it’s a game of hot potato.
  
• Clear Your Desk at the End of Each Day – Nothing says “CEO energy” like walking in tomorrow to a clean, clear workspace.
  
• Throw Away One Thing Every Day – Old receipts, broken pens, that lip gloss you’ve been “meaning to use.” Small wins add up.
  
• Calendarize It or Forget It – If it’s not on your calendar, it’s just clutter disguised as a to-do list.
  
• Declutter Beyond the Physical – Check your phone. Do you really need 1,723 unread emails? Delete, unsubscribe, or delegate.
  

Clutter Is Emotional, Too

It’s not just about stuff. We carry mental and spiritual clutter—resentments, guilt, overthinking, self-criticism—that weigh us down as much as messy drawers. Clearing that clutter daily is just as vital as tossing out expired salad dressing.

Your Next Step to Flow

Clutter is not just about being “tidy.” It’s about creating space for the life and success you say you want. And if you’re ready to go deeper, I’ve got a free eBook that dives into these practices—and a strategy session where we can look at the clutter (physical and emotional) standing between you and your next level.

✨ Download your free copy of my eBook here.

Because success doesn’t thrive in chaos—and neither do you.