Accountability and Community
Accountability and Community: Why You Don’t Have to Do It Alone
When I first started decluttering, I thought I had to do it all by myself. I told myself I should be able to handle it, that asking for help meant I wasn’t strong enough. And deep down, I also thought, “This must be easier for everyone else but me.” That belief kept me stuck for a long time.
The biggest shifts in my journey didn’t happen when I was silently struggling on my own. They happened when I found support and community. When I showed up with others, shared my small wins, and let people cheer me on, I realized I wasn’t the only one carrying the weight of “too much.”
That’s the power of accountability and community.
🌿 Accountability keeps you moving. When you know you’re going to share your progress with someone, you’re more likely to take that next small step.
🌿 Community makes it fun. Decluttering piles of paper or folding laundry may not sound exciting, but doing it alongside others who are also showing up makes it lighter.
🌿 Support builds confidence. Every time you hear someone else say, “I get it,” or “I’ve been there too,” it reminds you that you’re not failing, you’re human.
I’ve seen this ripple through my own groups again and again. Someone will share that they finally cleared their nightstand or finished sorting a stack of papers, and suddenly, everyone else feels motivated to do the same. One person’s courage sparks another’s. One win becomes contagious.
Decluttering can feel lonely if you try to carry it all by yourself. But when you bring your journey into community, you realize you’re never alone. You have people who see you, understand you, and want to celebrate with you.
If you’ve been feeling stuck or isolated, I want to invite you to join us inside the Creating Space Community. It’s a safe, supportive space where we celebrate wins, share struggles, and remind each other that we’re not walking this journey alone.
👉 Join here: Creating Space Community
Because when we walk together, the weight feels lighter, the wins feel bigger, and the journey feels so much more joyful.
Julie 💗
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