Life can get loud fast. Between overflowing inboxes, unfinished chores, and that feeling of being pulled in a dozen directions, I sometimes find myself overwhelmed and spinning in circles. When I hit that point, I know it’s time for a reset, not a total overhaul, just a simple routine to clear the mental fog and get back on track.
Clear the Physical Space
Why it matters: Clutter around me = clutter in my mind.
What I do:
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Set a 10-minute timer and do a quick room rescue (put away, throw away, tidy up).
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Focus on one key area: desk, laundry, or bedside table.
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Light a candle or open a window to shift the energy.
Even a small clean-up instantly changes the vibe and helps me feel more relaxed instantly.
Brain Dump Everything
Why it works: You can’t organise your thoughts if you’re trying to remember all of them at once.
How I do it:
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Grab a notebook or open a blank note.
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Write down every task, worry, reminder, or “should” floating around in my brain.
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No filtering or organising, just get it all out.
It’s like a mental exhale. Seeing everything on paper gives me space to breathe again, with no judgement or overthinking.
Choose 3 Priorities
Why 3? Because 12 things on a to-do list feels paralysing. Three is doable.
What I ask myself:
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What actually needs to happen today?
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What will make me feel better if it’s done?
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What can wait?
I highlight the top three and give myself permission to let the rest go (for now).
Time Block a Little Structure
Why it helps: Structure creates freedom. Chaos usually stems from not knowing when to do what.
What I do:
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Break my day into chunks (morning, afternoon, evening).
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Slot in my top 3 priorities, meals, and a few breaks.
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Keep it loose, the goal is guidance, not perfection.
Sometimes I even use this as an excuse to reset my calendar for the week.
Do One Thing That Grounds Me
This step is personal and powerful.
My go-to grounding activities:
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Go for a short walk outside
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Take a long shower and change into comfy clothes
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Drink water and eat something nourishing
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Spend time with your loved ones, there's no one that knows you better
The goal is to reconnect to my body and get out of my head.
End with a Small Win
Nothing builds momentum like success, even if it’s tiny.
I pick one quick task from my list something that takes 5-10 minutes max and just do it. That small sense of progress helps shift me from stuck to steady.
Sometimes, life feels messy. That’s normal. But you don’t have to wait for a new week, month, or moon phase to shift the energy. My reset routine is simple, flexible, and effective and it’s what helps me go from scattered and stressed to focused and calm.
