Declutter Your Mind: 3 Steps to Clear Thinking

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Ready for a fresh perspective? Forget about scrubbing floors and organizing closets—this episode explores the powerful practice of mental spring cleaning. Just as our windows collect dust, our mindset accumulates negative thinking patterns that color how we see everything in our lives.
Through my work with hundreds of clients, I've witnessed how mental clutter disrupts productivity, decision-making, and overall wellbeing. Especially for entrepreneurs and business owners, we can become so fixated on strategy that we neglect our inner game—the thoughts and beliefs that actually drive our success.
I share my proven three-step process for refreshing your mindset: first, emptying your thoughts through mindful journaling; second, organizing those thoughts into meaningful categories while identifying what you can and cannot control; and finally, intentionally choosing where to focus your attention moving forward. This isn't just about feeling better momentarily—it's about regaining your position in the driver's seat of your life.
My clients consistently report that this daily practice transforms how they show up for their teams and families, brings clarity to decision-making, and helps them move through challenges with greater ease. If your mind is telling you that you don't have time for this, that's precisely when you need it most! Try this practice just once a week and watch how it shifts your energy, relationships, and leadership presence. After all, your mindset is with you 24/7—let's do everything we can to make it shine.

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Chapters

1. Welcome to Mental Spring Cleaning (00:00:00)

2. Step 1: Clean Up Your Thinking (00:02:39)

3. Special Invitation and Resources (00:05:53)

4. Step 2: Prioritize and Organize Thoughts (00:06:17)

5. The Differently Coaching Experience (00:09:11)

6. Step 3: Envision Something New (00:10:54)

7. Call to Action and Episode Closing (00:14:01)