Reset the Kitchen

The kitchen tends to collect everything that’s been delayed. Trash that didn’t get taken out. Dishes that built up over days. Forgotten food. Even if you haven’t used the stove in weeks, the energy of the room weighs on you. It builds pressure. And over time, it becomes easier not to enter at all. But that’s exactly why this room is next. Because the longer it stays blocked, the harder it gets to do even the smallest things — like drinking water or preparing food without stress. You’re here to shift that. One step at a time.

Why This Room Is Important

This space connects directly to your energy. When it’s blocked, everything slows down. When it’s clear, things move again — even if just a little. You don’t need to make it perfect. You just need to make it work.

What to Bring

Use what you have. Pick up the rest when you can.

Suggested tools:

• Trash bags

• Gloves

• Dish soap + sponge or brush

• Cleaning spray

• Cloths or paper towels

• (Optional: baking soda, vinegar, air spray)

How to Work Through It

1. Start with Trash

Anything expired, moldy, sticky, broken — out. No second guesses. Open the fridge if you can. Grab what’s clearly bad and move on.

2. Pull Dishes Together

Gather everything into the sink or one spot. If you can, wash now. If not, rinse them. Stack them neatly. Remove the chaos from sight.

3. Clear the Surfaces

Wipe the counter. Get rid of crumbs, spills, stickiness. You’re just making space. Nothing fancy.

4. Reset the Floor

Sweep or mop what you see. Even a quick pass changes the feeling. Don’t try to deep clean — just shift the texture of the room.

5. Let the Room Breathe

Open a window. Let in air, even if it’s cold. Light a candle if it helps. Change the atmosphere.

6. Choose One Spot to Keep Clear

A small zone — one shelf, corner, counter. Keep it empty and calm. This becomes your “return point” when the room feels loud again.

What You’ve Done

You’ve made it easier to stand in this space again. Easier to fill a glass. To boil water. To breathe without seeing a hundred undone things. That’s what matters. It doesn’t have to be beautiful. But it does need to feel possible. And now it does.