Hi First name / Slothies!
 

This edition of the Vine comes to you from my sickbed. 

 

Right after the Labor Day weekend, I came down with the nastiest bug and was basically down for the count for the whole first week of September. Pretty dramatic response to the end of summer if you ask me, but alas, I felt compelled to reflect and chat to you all since I couldn't socialize IRL. 

 

Being ill for an entire week really did a number on me mentally because it was the absolute worst time to get sick ( not that there is ever a good time).

 

I had several client deliverables due, a home org project, and several new business discussions on the books. And that was just the work part of it all. Pilates, birthday parties, and Family gatherings all were going to be missed/canceled! The week was ambitious at best ( are we surprised), but being sick just made it extremely overwhelming. 

 

I found myself feeling anxious and unsure of what to let go of in the sake of taking care of myself. All of it was important, and people definitely would be let down. But I've learned that I can't ignore my body, nor can I make everyone happy. My health is the most important, and when I am at my best, I show up a thousand times better for everyone else. It was a mindset shift and reality check I needed in order to reschedule and rework my entire week confidently. 

 

The best part is that everyone took it way better than I thought they would. And that helped me focus on getting better and doing only what was necessary. 

 

Proof that you can take care of yourself and progress simultaneously. All it took was me giving myself grace and permission to do less. 

 

So I share all this to say that when everything feels overwhelming, impossible, and downright scary island vibes ( any RHONY fans out there?!), the only way to see a semblance of calm and clarity starts with your mindset. You have to believe it, be okay with it, and accept it… first! 

 

After that, you can move forward from a place of confidence, calm, and focus. If you stay scattered, frazzled, afraid, or downright ruthless with yourself, it gives everyone else permission to feed into that energy too. 

 

Let's not encourage bad vibes. Be kind to yourself and set the tone, pace, and vibe whenever you can. 

 

You’ve got this—on your side always! 🦥💛

 

XOXO,
Renee

🌀 Feeling like every corner of your home is overwhelming? 

You’re not alone. My house is a wreck from my week of sickness. We've all been there, and it’s easy to freeze up and not know where to start.

 

This week on Under the Canopy, I’m breaking it down into simple steps you can actually take when the overwhelm hits. This is how I get myself and my clients out of their own way. From giving yourself grace to tackling the easiest decisions first, these small shifts will help you move forward.

✨ Big News: Organize it Once is officially here! ✨
 

I really wanted to spread my savvy tips to the masses and make home organization more attainable. So this is my brain in a guide!

 

If you’ve been waiting for a simple, step-by-step way to bring order (and calm) to your home —you’re going to love this. 

 

My brand-new guide, Organize it Once, just launched, and it’s on sale for only $47.
And because you’re part of The Vine, you get an exclusive deal: an additional 15% off all weekend long with the code VINE. 

 

That makes this the lowest price the guide will ever be.

 

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed about where to start when it comes to organizing your spaces—or if you’ve tried organizing before and it never quite stuck—this guide was made for you. Think of it as your roadmap to sustainable systems that actually last.

Here are a few little treasures that have been brightening my days lately. Each one aligns with a core theme we talk about on the reg here at Savvy Sloth Strategies.