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Even the most organized people have that one hidden space they avoid.
Remember Monica from Friends? She had an entire apartment that looked like it belonged in a home magazine, and a secret closet full of chaos and shame.
Turns out, business owners have Monica closets too. Maybe yours is a cluttered downloads folder, a barely-used CRM, or a pile of notes scattered across notebooks and sticky pads.
My Closet Story (And Why It Matters)
When my husband and I moved into our new space, we finally had a real closet to unpack nearly a decade’s worth of random bins we’d been hauling around while working on the road.
At first, I tackled one bin at a time in spare moments — and it helped.
But recently, I set aside time to finish it all. I sorted everything, donated what we didn’t need, and got down to six useful bins:
1 with cherished photos
1 for Christmas decorations
2 for my winter clothes
2 for his winter clothes
That feeling of clarity and relief? It’s the same kind of energy I see when clients finally clean up a messy part of their business.
How to Clean Out Your Business Closet
If you’ve got a digital or operational “closet” you’ve been avoiding, here’s how to tackle it — one “bin” at a time:
Here’s a Step-by-Step List:
1. Choose your “closet”
Is it your inbox, CRM, project files, or calendar setup? Start with one.
2. Set a timer for 30–60 minutes
Don’t aim for perfection, but for progress.
3. Create 3 buckets
Keep – Toss – Archive. Just like sorting physical bins. I like to archive anything that hasn’t been used in 2 months or more. It helps eliminate the overwhelm in your mind.
4. Label or organize what’s left
Use folders, tags, filters, or a simple checklist. Keep it easy to find and use.
5. Repeat weekly or monthly
You’ll build momentum, create a “declutter habit”, and free up mental space along the way.
Here’s a link to download a printable checklist to help you get started.
Just a Thought…
If the idea of doing this alone feels like too much, don’t be afraid to ask for help.
Some of my favorite work is helping small business owners sort through the “bins” of their operations — organizing what matters and letting go of the clutter that doesn’t. If this is you, click this link to schedule time with me, so we can talk about it.
But whether you do it solo or with support, here’s what I want you to remember:
You don’t need more time. You need less mess.
Start with one “bin”. The fog will begin to clear…and you’ll wonder why you waited so long.
Do you have a favorite “Friends” episode? Reply in the comments and share it with me!