Is Your Energy Bucket Leaking? How to Stop Everyday Clutter from Draining You
- brittneigaudio
- Sep 4
- 2 min read
Imagine waking up with a full bucket of energy. A solid night’s sleep, a fresh start, a new day ahead.
Now picture that bucket springing leaks before breakfast.
The chair piled with “not clean, not dirty” clothes.
Yesterday’s laundry waiting on the floor.
A sink full of dishes greeting you before your first coffee.
That pile on the stairs that still hasn’t made it upstairs.
None of these moments feel like a crisis. But together? They poke tiny holes in your energy bucket. And by the time you hit the middle of the day - when work, kids, or life need you most - you’re running on fumes.
Why Those Tiny Leaks Matter
We often underestimate how much small friction points affect us. It’s not just about mess or clutter - it’s about the mental load of tripping over little roadblocks all day long.
I felt this myself during the first week back to school. Both of my kids came home from day one overflowing with emotions after such a big transition. They needed me to hold space for their “emotional dump” - to be calm, present, and patient.
That moment reminded me why sealing up those little leaks matters so much. I needed my bucket full to show up for them. And because I had already patched a few everyday drains, I actually had the reserves to do it.
How to Start Patching the Leaks
Here is the good news, you don’t need a full overhaul to stop feeling drained. Start small:
Notice the leaks. Where do you feel stuck, rushed, or annoyed in your day?
Name them. Is it laundry piles, paper clutter, or the morning scramble?
Seal one at a time. Add a basket by the door, create a lunch station, or clear the chair “clothing pile.” Tiny tweaks can have a big impact.
When to Call in Backup
Of course, you don’t have to do it all yourself. Sometimes an outside perspective makes it easier to see the leaks—and patch them faster.
This is where I can help:
Virtual Coaching (Virtual): A focused 1:1 live Zoom session, followed by a customized plan to tackle your areas of concern, complete with follow up text/voice note support. Learn more here.
In-Home Organizing (Local): Let me patch the leaks for you, so you can reserve that energy for what (and who) matters most. Book a consult call to see if this is the right fit for you.
Your bucket deserves to stay full. Let’s patch the leaks together.
P.S. I’m thrilled to share that Wellnested Living Co. has been added to the CommunityVotes Burlington page under Organization Services! The nomination stage runs through early December, and only the most-nominated businesses move on to voting. Would you take 20 seconds to nominate me? It’s quick, easy, and makes a huge difference for a small business like mine. You can do that here.
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