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How to Boost Your Energy and Productivity by Pouring Into Yourself First

Let’s be real: life is a full-contact sport. Between work, relationships, goals, and that never-ending laundry pile, it’s easy to feel like you’re running on fumes. But here’s the truth: if your energy tank is empty, you’re not going anywhere fast. And worse, you’re probably snapping at your dog, ghosting your friends, and wondering why your productivity is flatter than a pancake on a Monday morning. So let’s flip the script. What if the key to getting more done and showing up for others isn’t grinding harder, but fueling smarter? Energy Is Your Real Currency Forget time management. The real MVP of productivity is energy management. According to Harvard Business Review, energy—not time—is the fundamental currency of high performance. It’s renewable, expandable, and absolutely essential for doing great work and living well [1] . Energy comes in four flavors: Physical  (sleep, nutrition, movement) Emotional  (mood, stress, relationships) Mental  (focus, clarity) Spiritual ...
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Spring Cleaning Freebie!

Pro Tip:  Print the CHECKLIST for that daily dose of Dopamine. 

🧹 Week 1: Decluttering and Organizing (a.k.a. Goodbye, Crap You Don’t Need)

Monday - Day 1

  • Grab a box and a black trash bag—it’s time to sort Room #1: keep, donate, toss.

  • Try not to get emotionally attached to your mismatched socks.

Tuesday - Day 2

  • Repeat the purge with Room #2 (spare room, office, wherever hoarding went to die).

  • Be brutal. If it hasn’t been used since Obama’s first term, let it go.

Wednesday - Day 3

  • Attack your closet like it owes you money.

  • Sort clothes/accessories by type (shirts, pants, regret purchases).

  • Color-code if you're feeling extra.

Thursday - Day 4

  • Finish organizing the closet.

  • Store like a Pinterest pro—bins, boxes, maybe even those velvet hangers if you're fancy.

Friday - Day 5

  • Paperwork Purge Pt. 1: Sort into categories (bills, important stuff, weird receipts from 2017).

  • Consider fire as a method of disposal. Or a shredder.

Saturday - Day 6

  • Paperwork Purge Pt. 2: File what matters, shred what doesn’t.

  • Set up a "mail zone" so the kitchen counter doesn't turn into Paper Mountain again.

🛑 Sunday - Day 7: DO NOTHING. Sleep. Brag about your progress to friends.

🧽 Week 2: Deep Cleaning Inside (Time to Discover What Color Your Baseboards Actually Are)

Monday - Day 8

  • Dust like your allergies depend on it.

  • Furniture, shelves, electronics, and that one lamp you've ignored since 2019.

Tuesday - Day 9

  • Dust high and low: ceiling fans, light fixtures, baseboards.

  • Spiderwebs are not Halloween decorations. Sorry.

Wednesday - Day 10

  • Wash all windows inside AND outside (yes, the outside, too. I know. Sorry).

  • Wave to your neighbors while you're at it.

Thursday - Day 11

  • Vacuum and wipe down blinds or curtains.

  • If your blinds have changed color, it wasn’t on purpose.

Friday - Day 12

  • Deep clean the fridge and oven. Mentally prepare for The Things You'll Find.

  • Microwave too. (RIP, crusty lasagna from last November.)

Saturday - Day 13

  • Clean dishwasher (yes, it needs it) + coffee maker.

  • Sanitize sinks and countertops while you question your life choices.

🛑 Sunday - Day 14: Your only mission is relaxation. Possibly wine.

🛋️ Week 3: Freshening Up the Living Space (Let’s Make It Look Like You Don’t Live in Chaos)

Monday - Day 15

  • Vacuum carpets and rugs like you’re erasing every crumb of poor decision-making.

Tuesday - Day 16

  • Steam clean or book a pro to do it.

Wednesday - Day 17

  • Wipe down walls and doors. Yes, the walls. You’ll be amazed/disgusted.

  • Start with hallways or kid zones (aka fingerprint central).

Thursday - Day 18

  • Hit up the rest of the house—focus on light switches and door handles.

Friday - Day 19

  • Mini catch-up day. Didn’t finish something earlier? Here’s your redemption arc.

Saturday - Day 20

  • Air out the house. Open windows, light candles, blast music. Pretend you’re in a cleaning montage.

🛑 Sunday - Day 21: Zero chores. Maximum lounging.

🔧 Week 4: Garage and Outdoor Spaces (Because the Spiders Deserve an Eviction Notice Too)

Monday - Day 22

  • Sort through garage mayhem: tools, sporting gear, mystery boxes.

  • If you find a missing Christmas gift from 2022, no you didn’t.

Tuesday - Day 23

  • Install shelves or hooks for garage gear like a hyper-organized wizard.

Wednesday - Day 24

  • Sweep garage floor, clean windows. Try not to inhale 3 years of dust.

Thursday - Day 25

  • Clean patio furniture + cushions.

Friday - Day 26

  • Power wash the deck, walkways, and probably yourself by accident.

Saturday - Day 27

  • Plant something! Flowers, shrubs, good vibes.

🛑 Sunday - Day 28: Final day off. Reflect. Celebrate. Maybe light incense or something.

🎉 Final Two Days: Victory Lap

Monday - Day 29

  • Walk through your home and admire the glow-up.

  • Do small touch-ups or rearranging if you’re feeling like a Home Editor.

Tuesday - Day 30

  • Donate items, take out the trash, do a final zen sweep.

  • Maybe burn some sage. Maybe just toast with a margarita.

You did it! You decluttered, deep-cleaned, and semi-redecorated your life in 30 days—with your sarcasm and sanity intact. Want this as a printable checklist too? 

Spring Cleaning Checklist Freebie








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