Decluttering for a Calm Start to 2026

It’s easy for things to accumulate over the holidays, and I’ve found that a "maintenance declutter" is the best way to reset the energy of my home for the year ahead. In this video, I’m walking through several areas of my house that needed a little extra attention—including the linen closet, the junk drawer, and my wardrobe. My goal isn't to reach perfection, but to make sure every item in these spaces still serves a purpose and doesn't add unnecessary stress to my daily routine. I believe that a balanced life begins at home. When we organize our space, we naturally make more room for the work and experiences that actually matter. If you’ve been feeling a bit weighed down by "stuff" lately, I hope this video encourages you to start small and clear out what you no longer need. Watch more for inspiration: *Small focused declutter video:    • 5 Small Declutters With Big Impact   Decluttering Tips & Tutorials:    • Declutter Challenges   Minimalist Handbag video:    • What’s in My Minimalist Handbag (2025) | E...   My Recent Wardrobe Reset:    • Decluttering My Entire Wardrobe | A Minima...   Garage Declutter & Organization:    • I Decluttered Our Garage | Clean & Organis...   Minimalist linen closet video:    • MINIMALIST LINEN CLOSET: Declutter & Organ...   Minimalist elopement wedding video:    • MICRO ELOPEMENT WEDDING: Our Small Mountai...   Kitchen and Pantry Tour:    • Kitchen & Pantry Tour: How I Designed My S...   My Career Coaching Business website: https://www.thebridgecoaching.com.au/ What we're covering today: Sorting through the linen closet for a more functional space. The reality of the "junk drawer" and how to keep it under control. A quick wardrobe check-in to keep things simple and wearable. ** Get 1 month of free access to my 'organise your life course' via SkillShare: https://skl.sh/3W36e2B ** (Sponsored link, this will also give you access to all courses on SkillShare, and you can cancel anytime in the first 30 days.) Hi, I'm Emmy! For years I’ve worked towards a simpler life with less stuff, stress and mental clutter, whilst being aware of my impact on the environment. In my blog and YouTube channel I share my simplification journey and invite you to share yours as well! Check out my latest blogs, updates and recipes via https://simple-essentials.com.au/ Follow me on instagram:   / simpleessentials.life   My favourite organisation and filming gear: https://simple-essentials.com.au/shop/ *Amazon & SkillShare links are affiliates, which support my channel at no additional cost to you. I use and love all of these things personally.