A Good Day to Prepare for a Brand New Start

Starting over is never easy. Where do you even begin? You hope it’ll be as simple as riding a bike… and not feel like you’re completely clueless along the way.

A few days before Christmas, I found out that my two youngest children and I are going to need to revamp our lives. And ever since then, I’ve had one constant question on my mind:

Where do we begin?

This morning I woke up feeling clear and ready — and the answer finally came to me.

It’s going to take effort. Trash bags. Cleaning supplies. And a lot of honesty with myself.

It’s time to let go of the old.

The hardest part? Being strict with myself about what stays and what goes. If I haven’t used something in the last six months, I probably won’t use it in the future either. So… it’s time to pitch it.

By the end of today, we’ll be more clutter-free than ever — not just in our home, but in our minds too. A clearer space brings clearer thinking. Less weight. Less chaos.

This is how we prepare for a fresh start.

A calmer home.

A hopeful mindset.

And a new chapter built with intention, not fear.

One step at a time. 🤍

Today isn’t the finish line.

It’s choosing progress over comfort — and making space for a better future.

If you’re feeling stuck too, maybe today is your sign.