Tag: Mindset

Posted in Clean & Tidy

Mini-Clutter Clinic

Posted on by Coach Cher

“Clutter is stuck energy.” 

Embrace the Power of Small Wins: 10 Mini Clutter Clinics in Just 10 Minutes Each!

In the hustle and bustle of life, finding the time and energy to tackle clutter can feel overwhelming. But what if I told you that you could make a significant impact on your space in just 10 minutes? Introducing my 10 Mini Clutter Clinics—a series of quick, focused sessions designed to bring order to your life without the stress. Each clinic is a bite-sized, manageable task that guides you in decluttering and organizing different areas of your home or workspace.

Why 10 Minutes? Ten minutes is a sweet spot—it’s short enough to fit into your busiest day, yet long enough to make a noticeable difference. By breaking down the process into these mini clinics, you’ll experience the joy of small victories that build momentum. Every completed clinic is a step closer to a more organized, peaceful environment.

What Can You Expect?

  • Immediate Impact: You’ll see the difference right away. Whether it’s clearing off a cluttered countertop or organizing a messy drawer, these clinics are designed to give you quick wins that boost your confidence and motivation.
  • Stress-Free Progress: No need to carve out hours of your day. Each clinic is purposefully designed to be completed in just 10 minutes, making it easy to integrate into your daily routine.
  • Empowerment: As you move through each clinic, you’ll feel empowered by your ability to create positive change in your environment. The sense of accomplishment will encourage you to continue your journey toward a clutter-free life.

The Journey Ahead: Your Path to a More Organized Life Starts Here, One Clinic at a Time. Whether you’re clearing out the junk drawer that’s been bothering you for months or finally organizing that pile of paperwork, each mini clinic will bring you closer to the peaceful, clutter-free space you deserve.

So, let’s get started! Commit just 10 minutes to your first clinic, and watch how these small, intentional actions can lead to big transformations. Remember, every step forward is a step toward a more serene, organized life. You’ve got this!

  1. Purse/Briefcase/Backpack

Dump the contents from your daily bag. Only add the items you use back in. Let go of the rest. If you choose a day each week, this 10-minute task will be a way to change a habit and behavior.

  1. Bathroom

Let go of old cosmetics (see this for expiry guidelines), expired prescriptions, and OTC meds (here’s how to dispose of them). Take an assessment of each drawer and cabinet. Donate to a local homeless shelter if there are unopened items (toothpaste, shampoo, soap) or similar items that you know you will never use.

  1. Hall Closet or Storage Area

I’ve never seen the inside of your hall closet, but I can guarantee there are things in there you don’t need, don’t want, and don’t even remember you have or don’t know how they got there.

  1. Pantry

If there are other things you never use, let them go and make space. Donate unexpired, unopened items to your local food bank. Create a master list of what goes where on what shelf, create something to match the theme of your kitchen, drop it in a Dollar Store frame, and hang it so everyone knows how to keep the pantry tidy.

  1. Nightstand

Make the space near where you sleep peaceful and straightforward. Having a battery-operated clock next to the bed is nice in case of power outages. Have water and a notebook with a pen/pencil to make those last-minute thoughts before dreamland. 

  1. Outdoor space

Tackle balconies, porches, front yards, and backyards. Even outside clutter is clutter. If your home is on the market or will be short, curb appeal makes that first impression.

  1. Car

From the glove box to the trunk, do a deep dig of your car. You’ll probably eliminate that annoying rattling noise or solve the mystery smell in the process, too.

  1. Inbox

If your inbox has become a 2-year to-do list, start deleting it for 10 minutes at a time. Consider email bankruptcy if it’s a lost cause (select.all.delete.). If you don’t remember what emails you were saving and why . . . let them go!

  1. Thoughts

What’s swirling around up there? Write down 10 things on your mind, weighing you down, and preventing you from thinking clearly. Moving your worries from the brain to the paper will help you figure out the next step.

  1. Office

Are there things on your desk, in drawers, or hiding in a filing cabinet that you can easily let go of? Let go of the things in your office that don’t contribute to your purposeful, effective work style.

Now that you’ve let procrastination know that motivation and transformation have taken over, consider other decluttering challenges and resources to continue the momentum of moving forward to a simpler lifestyle.

Peace & Harmony ~

Happy Organizing! Cheryl

Posted in Intentional lifestyle

The Transitions in Life

Posted on by Coach Cher

The Transitions in Life

For something new to begin, an old part of ourselves must sometimes end.

Growth often necessitates the transformation of our inner selves, a process that, while natural and vital, can be painful, confusing, or disorienting. These feelings of confusion and disorientation frequently signal an internal shift, a phenomenon common throughout human life as we progress from infancy through various stages of development. Each transition requires us to bid farewell to a former identity, the self we cultivated for that specific period.

These identities can be deeply intertwined with relationships or careers, and when an internal shift occurs, these external aspects of our lives may become unsettled. A closer examination of these surface-level changes often reveals a deeper, internal metamorphosis. For instance, we might spend a significant chapter of our lives constructing a protective shell to heal from past trauma. 

However, a time may come when this very shell feels restrictive and confining, prompting a desire to move beyond the sanctuary it once provided. The growing part of ourselves cannot thrive within the boundaries of the old self’s protective structure.

The process of shedding an old self and embracing a new identity can evoke a paradoxical blend of exhilaration and sadness. We can find inspiration in observing animals that molt or shed, making way for new skin, fur, or feathers. Keeping a symbol of transformation, such as a duck feather, can serve as a potent reminder that death and rebirth are inherent to nature’s evolutionary design. 

By surrendering to this process, we can release our past selves with love and gratitude, and with an open mind and heart, welcome the new, preparing for the next chapter of our lives.

Here are 5 simple rituals to help facilitate your new chapter of life:

1. Light & Let Go

  • Write down on small slips of paper the habits, regrets, or fears they want to release.
  • Place them in a bowl, safely burn them (or tear/shred them if fire isn’t an option), and say out loud: “I let this go and make space for what’s next.”
  • End by lighting a candle to symbolize illumination and fresh beginnings.

2. Threshold Walk

  • Have yourself stand in a doorway, imagining the side behind you as your past and the side in front as your future.
  • Step through slowly while affirming: “I step fully into my next chapter with courage and openness.”
  • This physical act of crossing creates a sense of transition.

3. Gratitude Release

  • At night, write down three things from the closing chapter that you are grateful for—people, lessons, or experiences.
  • Place the list in a small box or jar as a “memory capsule.”
  • This honors the past while making emotional room for new experiences.

4. Vision Seed Ritual

  • Provide yourself with flower or herb seeds. Before planting, have them speak their intentions into the soil (e.g., “I plant hope, growth, and love for this new chapter.”).
  • As the plant grows, it becomes a living reminder of their new beginnings.

5. Morning Reset Breath

  • Each morning for a week, step outside, close your eyes, and take three deep breaths:
    • Inhale: “I welcome the new.”
    • Hold: “I am present in this moment.”
    • Exhale: “I release what no longer serves me.”
  • This simple daily ritual grounds them in renewal and readiness.

Here’s to new beginnings, Coach Cher

Posted in Loving Yourself

Finding You Again . . .

Posted on by Coach Cher

Instead of seeing “being lost” as a failing, consider it the universe guiding you toward self-discovery.

Life’s intricate journey often leads us astray, pulling us away from our true selves. This disorientation, however, presents a unique opportunity for profound introspection and rediscovery. It is in these very moments of uncertainty, when the familiar paths dissolve and the future seems veiled, that we are compelled to delve beyond the superficial identities we often construct for ourselves. 

This deep exploration allows us to unearth and reconnect with our core essence—the authentic self that lies beneath layers of societal expectations, past experiences, and learned behaviors.

Such periods of feeling lost are not deviations from the journey, but rather integral stages designed to prompt a necessary turning inward. They invite us to question our assumptions, to examine our values, and to discern what truly resonates with our spirit. Without these moments of existential questioning, we might continue to operate on autopilot, fulfilling roles and pursuing goals that do not genuinely align with our deepest aspirations. The discomfort of being adrift serves as a powerful catalyst, urging us to consciously choose a path that is more aligned with our inner truth, leading to a life lived with greater purpose, authenticity, and fulfillment.

Instead of viewing this “lost” feeling as a weakness, consider it the universe’s gentle push towards self-discovery. Much like a caterpillar transforms within its chrysalis, shedding its old form to embrace newfound freedom, losing one version of ourselves is often a necessary step to finding a truer one. 

This inward journey allows us to shed accumulated facades and reconnect with our innate passions, beliefs, and capabilities.

To begin this path of self-reflection, find a quiet moment, even if only for five minutes. Close your eyes and take a few deep breaths. Then, consider these questions: 

  • What genuinely excites me and brings me joy and energy? 
  • What values are most important to me right NOW and should guide my decisions?
  • If I could design my ideal day, what would it look like?

Allow your imagination to soar without judgment, simply observing the thoughts that arise. There are no right or wrong answers. This simple act of introspection can be a powerful first step in rekindling your purpose and direction.

Peace & Harmony, Coach Cher

Posted in Spiritual Lifestyle

Effective Blessings

Posted on by Coach Cher

We have the ability to inject every space we enter with positive energy, leaving a gentle and lasting impression.

Every physical space we inhabit absorbs the energy of those who pass through it. We cannot control the energy left by others, but we can influence the energetic footprint we leave behind. By blessing each space we enter, we create a subtle energy shift that benefits both ourselves and those who come after us. This act of grace, although its effects may not be immediately visible, offers comfort in knowing that we have contributed positively to the environment for others.

When you bless a room or building, you impart a powerful message of love and light for future occupants. Your blessings have a multitude of positive effects on the environment. They clear old, stagnant energy, allowing fresh, invigorating energy to flow in. This transforms the space, making it harmonious and nourishing, and a source from which positive feelings emanate. 

The key to effective blessings lies in your intention. If your intent is to selflessly spread grace using your consciousness, your blessings will always be beneficial. Whether you prefer a solo blessing or seek assistance from spirit guides, visualize each space becoming free of toxins, chaos, and negativity as you speak your blessing. Then, imagine pure, healing white light and loving energy replacing the emptiness. Even a brief, mindful thought of love can bless a space.

This type of blessing is cumulative, gaining strength with each bestowal. Try blessing every home, business, and office you visit for an entire week and observe the positive effects of your goodwill. Your affirmative energy footprint will contribute to brightening your own day as you consider the future impact of your blessings on humanity and the environment.

Here are 10 simple, low-cost, and uplifting rituals you can use to bless a home or office, inviting in positivity, productivity, and a fresh energy flow:

1. Morning Light Welcome ☀️

Open windows and blinds first thing in the morning to let natural light flood in. As you do, say aloud: “This space is filled with light, clarity, and opportunity.”

2. Smudge or Scent Sweep 🌿

Burn sage, palo santo, or use essential oils (like lemon or rosemary) in a diffuser. Move clockwise around the space, pausing at corners where stagnant energy hides.

3. Salt Purification Bowl 🧂

Place a small bowl of sea salt in each main room overnight to absorb negative energy. Discard the salt outside the next morning and say: “I release what does not serve this space.”

4. Water & Citrus Mop Ritual 🍋

When cleaning floors, add a few drops of lemon essential oil or slices of lemon/orange to your mop water. Visualize wiping away old, stale energy and making room for fresh ideas.

5. Affirmation Corner 📜

Designate one wall, shelf, or desk corner to post inspiring quotes or affirmations that reflect the energy you want in the space (e.g., “I am focused, creative, and inspired here.”).

6. Crystal Charge Station 💎

Place crystals like citrine (abundance & focus) or clear quartz (clarity) in the workspace. Hold each crystal and set an intention for it to “work” for your home or office.

7. Sound Clearing 🔔

Use a bell, wind chimes, or gentle hand claps in each corner of the room to break up stagnant energy. Repeat weekly or after stressful days.

8. Fresh Flowers or Green Plants 🌱

Introduce a plant or vase of fresh flowers to boost oxygen, focus, and calm. As you place them, say: “Life flourishes here.”

9. Gratitude Moment at Entry 🚪

Each time you enter, pause for 3 seconds, take a deep breath, and silently name one thing you’re grateful for. This builds an energy “reset” at the doorway.

10. Weekly Reset Ritual 🕯️

Once a week, light a candle, sit quietly for 2 minutes, and envision the space filled with golden light. See your week ahead flowing with focus, productivity, and joy.

Many Blessings, Coach Cher

Posted in Intentional lifestyle

Loving Intentions . . .

Posted on by Coach Cher

How our loving intentions can transform our living space

Our homes are rarely perfect, and even if they meet our basic needs, we might still desire improvements in location, decor, or style. However, every home has the potential for beauty. By filling our homes with love, we can look beyond material factors, such as market value and design. 

Our conscious, loving intentions have the power to transform our living spaces, removing negative energy and replacing it with an ethereal beauty that is felt rather than seen. Our homes can become soulful and alive spiritual dwellings. Regardless of their outward appearance, they will radiate love, making everyone, including ourselves, feel instantly welcome.

Transforming a space into a beautiful reflection of your inner warmth is as simple as projecting love into it. With sincere intentions, you can infuse your home’s walls with your energy, emotional sensitivity, and generosity of spirit, making it a haven of affection, joy, laughter, and togetherness. 

You have the power to decide whether your personal spaces will be peaceful and quiet or lively and inspiring. Begin by cultivating self-awareness. This will help you view your home as an essential part of your existence, not just a place you return to at the end of the day. 

Consider your relationship with each element of your space, and remember that every room can serve a purpose in your life and the lives of your loved ones. Finally, lovingly thank each room for fulfilling your needs. As you become more mindful of how your home contributes to your well-being, you will find yourself increasingly wanting to love and be loved by it.

Appearance and other superficial qualities can be misleading. An aesthetically beautiful home may still feel unwelcoming. Conversely, a home that seems ordinary in every way can be as comforting and cozy as a beloved relative or friend. 

When you nurture and care for your home as if it were a loved one, it will absorb your tender intentions and project a love so profound that you will soon develop a deep affection for it.

Peace & Harmony, Coach Cher

We Design Space!

For more in-depth support beyond this article, explore my personalized coaching programs. Schedule a free consultation to discuss what’s preventing you from achieving organized living spaces. We’ll pinpoint your obstacles and create a customized plan to reach your goals.

I look forward to helping you transform your lifestyle.

Let’s Chat! Cheryl Camacho # 860-941-8630

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Email: organizercoach98@gmail.com

Posted in Motivational Mondays

Motivational Monday

Posted on by Coach Cher

10 Ways To Stay Motivated When Negativity IS All Around You

Negativity can often feel overwhelming, stifling dreams and eroding hope. While it’s easy to let such negativity permeate your daily life, remember that you have the power to choose your response, even if you can’t always control external circumstances. By actively cultivating a positive environment, you can foster greater motivation to pursue your aspirations and objectives.

1. Have an attitude of belief. You will get what you expect.

2. Take control over what you can, and stop worrying about what you can’t. Some things are within your control, while others are not.

3. Read and listen to positive information. If you fill your mind with uplifting and inspiring information, it will keep you motivated. 

4. Be with positive people at all times. Negative people and conversations will have you focused on all the wrong things and may take your focus off your goals.

5. Speak positive affirmations. Words have a creative strength. Regardless of what is going on around you, speak out loud what you want to happen.

6. Learn from your mistakes, instead of repeating them. We all make mistakes; the key is to take your ‘messes and turn them into messages’ and keep on moving. 

7. Make a plan. There is a popular quote: “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” When you take time to plan, you allow yourself to think and visualize through the entire process from beginning to end. 

8. Celebrate accomplishments, whether big or small. Always take time out to celebrate.

9. Build a support team. Having the right team in place to help you is crucial to your success.

10. Rehearse your victories. Oftentimes, we forget how far we’ve come and the goals we’ve already accomplished.

Peace & Harmony, Coach Cher

Posted in Intentional lifestyle

As Unique As Your Fingerprints . . .

Posted on by Coach Cher

Your archetypes, as unique as your fingerprints, hold the keys to your life’s purpose and creative gifts.

Have you ever pondered why specific individuals, locations, and experiences captivate you? 

Have you noticed recurring patterns, unexpected twists, and moments that carry a deeper significance? 

Both ancient Greek philosophy and Jungian psychology suggest these occurrences are not coincidental. They are shaped by archetypes—active guardians within your inner psyche that subtly influence your beliefs, decisions, motivations, and choices.

Archetypes are more than just personality traits; they are symbolic roles chosen by your soul before birth to facilitate growth, healing, and the realization of your highest potential. 

The archetypes residing within you are as distinct as your fingerprints, offering insights into your life’s purpose, your creative strengths, and the profound meaning behind your greatest challenges.

The remarkable aspect of working with archetypes is their ability to articulate the intangible. They help you understand your patterns, your passions, and your struggles. Crucially, they affirm that your life holds meaning—that you are not flawed or adrift. You are on a soul-driven journey rich with purpose and wisdom. 

When you start perceiving your life through the framework of archetypes, confusion gives way to clarity, and your path forward becomes not only apparent but also profoundly motivating.

Peace & Harmony, Coach Cher

Posted in Intentional lifestyle

DAY BY DAY . . .

Posted on by Coach Cher

 

Navigating life becomes significantly simpler when we embrace the present day, rather than constantly focusing on the future.

Life unfolds day by day, not all at once. Each sunset allows us to rest, confident that dawn brings a fresh start, new perspectives, and renewed hope. The hours between sleep are ours to decide how we will live, learn, laugh, and grow. Experiencing life this way—one day at a time—makes it sweeter and more manageable.

Consider the future stretching out before you. Do you feel tension or stress about the journey ahead? Perhaps you’ve made a recent lifestyle change, like a new diet or quitting smoking, and the thought of maintaining it for years seems daunting. 

Or maybe you’ve started a new job or are newly married, and feel anxiety about your ability to succeed. Shifting your focus from years down the line back to the present day can bring calm and renewed confidence in your abilities. You might also discover an inner faith that the future will take care of itself.

How we engage with our lives today and tomorrow significantly impacts who we become and what we experience in the years to come. By remaining fully present in the day at hand, enjoying its offerings, and maximizing our energy, we’ll find ourselves perfectly ready and capable of handling any future when it arrives.

Here is your 5-Step Stay Present Plan:

Step 1: Anchor with Breath

Why: The breath is your built-in lifeline to the present.

  • Practice: At least 3 times a day, pause for 60 seconds. Inhale for 4 counts, hold for 4, exhale for 6.
  • As thoughts come, acknowledge them, then gently return to the rhythm of your breath.
  • Mantra: “I am here. I am safe. I am enough.”

Step 2: Name What You See, Hear, and Feel

Why: Naming sensory input grounds you in your current environment.

  • Practice: Pick a moment during your day and say (out loud or silently):
    • “I see… (the light through the trees).”
    • “I hear… (the hum of a fan).”
    • “I feel… (the warmth of my hands).”
  • This invites your senses to sit at the table of now.

Step 3: Create “Now” Rituals

Why: Familiar rituals create sacred space in the present.

  • Practice: Choose one small, intentional daily act: making tea, stretching, lighting a candle, walking barefoot.
  • Do it slowly, fully focused on that act. No distractions. (I make my bed very slowly each morning – I purposely tuck every corner – flatten every wrinkle – it feels so energizing  to start the morning this way.)
  • Let it be your anchor to remind yourself: “This is my life. This moment is mine.”

Step 4: Notice When You Drift—and Gently Return

Why: It’s not about perfection—it’s about return.

  • Practice: When you catch yourself spiraling into regret or future worry, say this aloud or in your head:
    • “That’s the past/future. I return to now.”
  • Place your hand over your heart or belly to feel your presence. This moment is your restart.

Step 5: Practice Gratitude in Real Time

Why: Gratitude shifts the mind from lack or fear to abundance and peace.

  • Practice: Each time something brings you calm, joy, or clarity, say thank you in the moment.
    • “Thank you for this warm cup of coffee.”
    • “Thank you for this quiet breath.”
    • “Thank you for surviving, even when it was hard.”

 ♥ Bonus Affirmation: ~ “I don’t have to fix the past or predict the future to be whole. I already am. Right here. Right now.”

Posted in Intentional lifestyle

Holding The Line

Posted on by Coach Cher

Title: Holding the Line: How We Save When Everything’s on the Line

It starts with a sigh at the grocery store, standing over a cart that’s a little lighter than usual. The cashier smiles kindly, but behind that smile is another mother doing her own math—calculating the price of dignity in a world that keeps raising the cost. You clip the coupons, stretch every dollar, and trade brand names for store labels, not because you want to—but because you must. Because your kids need milk. Your parents need their medication. And there’s not a luxury to be found, only survival.

The fridge is no longer just an appliance. It’s a battleground of love and sacrifice. Dinner isn’t just a meal—it’s a prayer you stretch with canned beans, rice, and frozen vegetables. You skip meals so your children won’t notice there’s less. You fill your pantry with wisdom from your grandmother, who taught you how to make soup out of bones and hope. She made it through the Great Depression, and now, with every bite, you remember her hands and her strength.

And now it’s not just your kids you’re holding up—your parents are slipping through the cracks too. The messages come in emails with cold words: “Medicaid eligibility review.” You sit with your mom, now frail and trembling, as you fill out forms that feel more like trials than help. You plead with bureaucracies while worrying whether you’ll have to choose between insulin and electricity.

SNAP benefits are being cut for families like yours. It feels like someone is tightening a belt around your soul. But you don’t crumble. You stretch meals, plant tomatoes in coffee cans, and teach your children to find joy in the little things: the smell of warm bread, the power of sharing a single apple.

You hold your head up at the food bank, because there is no shame in feeding your family. You trade recipes with other mothers and grandmothers in parking lots, exchange budgeting hacks, and swap winter coats at community centers. Because we are all in this together.

You cut out takeout, make your own cleaning supplies, repair instead of replace, and teach your children that being rich isn’t about money—it’s about heart, grit, and sticking together.

To every family fighting for their kids, their elders, and their dignity, know this:

~We will survive this.
 We come from people who faced breadlines and dust bowls, who turned their last pennies into the foundation for something better. They didn’t give up, and neither will we.

~This moment will not break us.
 We are the descendants of resilience. We are the children of those who made it through the darkness of the 1930s with strength stitched into every thread of their being.

~We will survive—because that’s what we do.
 We endure. We fight. We rise.

And when the history books write about this era, they’ll say:
“They came together. They gave what they could. They made it through.”

Just like before.
Just like always.
Together.

Peace & Harmony, Coach Cher

Posted in Intentional lifestyle

Motivational Monday

Posted on by Coach Cher

Walk like you’re not waiting for money—walk like it’s chasing you. That’s the mindset we need now more than ever. The years ahead will demand boldness, not hesitation. We can’t afford to tiptoe through life waiting for permission, abundance, or rescue. We must embody the energy of someone already aligned with success, someone who knows their worth and acts like the world is trying to catch up to them. It’s about walking with purpose, making decisions from a place of belief, not fear—because when you shift your mindset from scarcity to certainty, money, opportunity, and progress begin to move toward you. The future belongs to those who act like it’s already theirs.

Peace & Harmony, Coach Cher ♥