The New Year Gift to Give Yourself today

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If you’ve ever looked around your home and felt the anxiety that comes overwhelm, disorganization and too many commitments on your calendar—you’re not alone. So many of us head into the holidays with excitement only to find ourselves stressed as we juggle school breaks, family events, gift-giving, and a whole lot of extra “stuff” entering the house. It can feel like life speeds up right when we wish it would slow down. And that’s exactly why now is a beautiful time to give your future self a little gift: blocking off time in the new year to get organized.

The Season of Good Intentions

This time of year tends to bring in more—more plans, more people, more items coming through the door. And somewhere along the way, you might start quietly telling yourself, “I’ll get organized after the holidays.”

And you mean it. Truly.

But here’s the thing I’ve seen again and again—both in my own home and with clients I adore: January arrives with a rush of new resolutions, and within a week or two, life picks up its normal pace. Suddenly the desire to get organized is still there… but the time and help you need is already booked.

The Simple Shift That Changes Everything

Instead of waiting to get started, what if you got started today by gifting yourself with the precious resource of time? You don’t have to start decluttering and organizing your cabinets and storage areas today, but if you organize your calendar today in order to reserve the time in the first quarter of the new year, you will be ahead of the game.

Just choose a day, or a week, or even a morning that’s going to be your time to reset your home—or even just one space that’s been weighing on you.

When you put it on the calendar, something powerful happens:

You’ve made a gentle promise to yourself.
You’ve carved out protected time.
You’ve created a container for calm.

And you get to decide how you want to make that time feel.

You can turn it into an organizing party, cue your favorite playlist, pour something warm into your mug, and make the whole experience enjoyable.
Or invite a friend or family member to be with you—not to judge, not to rush—just to hold space and keep you company.

And if the idea of tackling it alone feels like too much, that’s where my team and I come in. Mid-January and early February are wonderful times to bring in expert support, and because that is one of peak seasons, reserve your organizing sessions ASAP.

A New Year That Feels Lighter

Whether you prefer to organize on your own or bring someone alongside you, honoring that time on your calendar truly sets the tone for the year ahead. You’re saying:

This matters.
I matter.
My home deserves this care.

And imagine how it will feel to start the new year with one space—any space—feeling calmer, clearer, and more supportive of your life.

A Fresh Start Begins with One Simple Step

You deserve a home that supports you, not one that adds stress to your days. Taking just a moment right now to block off your organizing time gives January a soft landing and turns your intention into something real, doable, and grounded.

And if you’d like help along the way, we’d be honored to support you.

Pinky Jackson is a Decluttering Specialist and Home Organizing Expert. If you need expert organizing help, don't hesitate to reach out. Pinky and her team would love to help you. Onsite Organizing services are available in the Louisville, KY area and Virtual Organizing services are offered for clients in other locations and for those who prefer to work online. Visit pinkyjackson.com to learn about our services and schedule a free assessment.

Photo: Jan Romero@janromero