The 10-Minute Reset: A Gentle Way to Enter the New Year Calm, Clear, and Ready. A simple 7-day, 10-minute-a-day home reset to help you start the new year feeling lighter, calmer, and more in control.

As the year winds down, many of us feel the pull to “start fresh.”
But the idea of deep cleaning, organizing everything, or doing a full home reset can feel overwhelming — especially during the holidays.

That’s where the 10-Minute Reset comes in.

Instead of doing everything at once, this is a simple, realistic ritual:
10 minutes a day for 7 days leading up to New Year’s Day.

No perfection.
No exhaustion.
Just small wins that add up to something powerful.

Why a 10-Minute Reset Works

When your home feels cluttered, your brain does too.
Research consistently shows that visual clutter increases stress and decision fatigue. Minor resets reduce that mental load and restore a sense of control.

Ten minutes is short enough to be manageable even on busy days—but long enough to create visible change.

You’re not trying to organize your entire life.
You’re just creating space for what’s next.

Your 7-Day Reset Plan

Here’s your simple countdown to New Year’s Day:

Day 1 — Bathroom Cabinets
Clear expired products from your medicine cabinet, drawers, and under the sink.

Day 2 — Pantry or Fridge
Choose one shelf or one drawer. Toss what’s expired and wipe the surface.

Day 3 — The Chair of Doom
That pile of clothes on a chair or corner? Decide what stays, what goes, and what gets washed.

Day 4 — Sock Drawer
Match what you can. Toss stretched-out or lonely socks.

Day 5 — Office Papers & Mail
Clear one stack. Toss junk. File what matters.

Day 6 — A Hidden Spot
Pick one: junk drawer, nightstand, purse, or entryway basket.

Day 7 — New Year’s Day Landing Zone
Clear one space you see every morning, your kitchen counter, bathroom vanity, or bedside table.

This becomes the space you step into in 2026.

The Real Goal Isn’t Clean. It’s Calm.

This isn’t about having a perfect house.
It’s about starting the year without visual noise, mental clutter, or unfinished piles pulling at you.

A lighter home creates a lighter mind.
And a lighter mind makes better decisions in life, work, and even real estate.

If you’d like help creating a home that supports your next chapter, whether you’re staying, selling, or planning a move, I’m always here as a resource.

Savvy strategies. Expert guidance. Proven results.
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