Hi First name / Slothies!
 

This past weekend I did something that felt both indulgent and totally necessary: I hired a cleaning service to deep-clean our house ahead of Thanksgiving. I’m about to be in the mountains for a week, holiday planning has officially begun, and the more I thought about it, the more I realized: 

 

yes, I could do it all myself — but would I want to? 

 

Would I feel calm and ready for the season? 

 

The answer was no.

 

It reminded me that sometimes, the things we label as “extra” or “indulgent” are actually the smartest choices we can make. Investing in a little help doesn’t just clear your home — it clears your head. And honestly, this small act has already shifted how I’m approaching the holidays. 

 

I feel lighter, more in control, and way less frantic about what’s left to do.

 

The book Four Thousand Weeks has been reinforcing this mindset for me lately — that time is finite, and the real freedom comes from choosing how we spend it. The more real we are with ourselves about what we actually need, the easier it becomes to create space for ease.

 

Because feeling overwhelmed usually happens because you’re overstimulated by your own procrastination and avoidance. 

Read that again so it sinks in! 

Putting off things and acting like they don't exist is what will send you spiraling. Because guess what —they don't just go away when you ignore them. They are still there, begging for your attention, and at some point, you'll have to deal with them. 

 

So be strategic about what you put off, and make sure it’s the stuff that doesn’t really matter in the grand scheme of things. Then, invest your energy and time in the things that matter and move you closer to where you actually want to be and have you saying “Wow, I get to do this today!” instead of “I have to do this today…” 

 

XOXO,
Renee

If your home can’t seem to stay organized—no matter how many times you’ve decluttered or how many bins you’ve bought—this one’s for you.

 

In this post, I break down what a true system actually is and the five reasons most fail. You’ll learn how to rebuild systems that flex with your routine, honor your energy, and make staying organized feel effortless again.

Happy Slothidays was born from your vote, and it's going so well! 

 

So clearly you have fantastic taste, and I'd love your input on what I should work on next. These would launch in 2026! 

 

Here are the two ideas I want to run by you:

Both would help lighten your mental load in different ways—but I want to know what would be most valuable to you. Cast your votes below: 

 It's a new month, and we're just a few weeks away from the holidays and the end of 2025! It’s never too late to make a shift that frees up your energy. 

 

Let’s get you set up before the holiday chaos takes over and I close my books for the year. 

 

Here’s my availability for the rest of the year:

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.