Your kitchen cabinets tell quiet stories.
The gadgets you meant to use. The half-empty bags hiding behind them.
The systems that made sense a few years ago but don’t quite fit anymore.
When the doors close easily but the space behind them feels heavy, it isn’t clutter. It’s a story waiting for an update.
This reset isn’t about color-coded bins or perfect pantries.
It’s about function, flow, and readiness — making your cabinets work with you, not against you.
💛 Time box: one cabinet at a time
📋 Rules: start with the easiest one, wipe as you go, stop when the space feels lighter
R → Remove What’s in the Way
Take everything out of one cabinet. Yes, all of it.
Toss what’s clearly expired or broken.
Notice what’s hiding in the back. If you forgot it existed, you probably don’t need it.
💡 Why it works: An empty cabinet makes decisions easier.
“You can’t see what belongs until everything’s out in the open.”
✏️ Reflection:
What did you find that reminded you of an old version of yourself?
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