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Feeling overwhelmed can be like standing in front of an enormous mountain with no clear path to the top. The more we think about the tasks piling up, the more paralyzed we feel. This often happens when clutter accumulates in our living spaces, mirroring the emotional weight we carry. Sometimes, the thought of tackling it becomes so intimidating that we end up doing nothing, feeling stuck, anxious, and ashamed.

The Weight of an Untouched Space: A Client’s Journey

One of my clients came to me with a similar experience. When we talked about organizing her garage, she broke down in tears, feeling immense shame about how much she had accumulated. Her garage had become a place she couldn’t even enter without a surge of panic. She felt guilt, anxiety, and hopelessness, each emotion building on the last until she was completely overwhelmed.

To help her regain control, we combined Feng Shui principles with my Healing Soul Alchemy techniques, gradually transforming both her inner world and her environment. We worked through her emotions one step at a time, finding ways to release the shame she felt toward herself and her space. Together, we created a simple, step-by-step system she could follow, focusing not on perfection, but on progress and self-compassion.

From Paralysis to Action

With her new tools and a clear path forward, my client began to make steady progress. She started small, clearing a little each week. She developed the confidence to sell items she no longer needed and to give away those she would never use. Each action helped her shed layers of guilt, replacing anxiety with a growing sense of joy and freedom.

Seeing her reclaim her space and shift her mindset has been one of the most rewarding aspects of my work. These success stories are the wind beneath my wings, fueling my passion to help others find relief from the weight of overwhelm.

Hoarding and Buying Addiction as a Cover-Up for Emotional Distress

Many success stories from my clients come to mind, but one stands out as particularly transformative. Bob, an accomplished artist, found his creative space overrun by books and possessions. This clutter, initially a way to fill an emotional void, eventually became overwhelming, triggering feelings of anger, guilt, and hopelessness.

Through Emotional Self-Care Tools and dedicated 1:1 Healing and Counseling sessions, we uncovered the root causes of Bob’s emotional pain, allowing him to address his underlying needs. Over time, he overcame his urge to accumulate and overspend. He sold many of his books, set a budget to control his buying impulses, and was soon able to save money. Today, Bob enjoys a clean, functional room where he can paint and read comfortably, finding renewed joy in his creative work.

You may enjoy watching my Feng Shui clients’ testimonials video HERE >>

The Path Forward: Tackling Overwhelm with Compassion

If you feel frozen by overwhelm, remember that progress doesn’t require a complete overhaul in one day. Start with one small area, and be gentle with yourself. Set a timer, work for a few minutes, and celebrate each step forward. With time and support, the weight of overwhelm will lessen, and you’ll find a renewed sense of peace and freedom.

Please share your thoughts and questions with me—they might help someone else facing similar challenges. 

Your Spiritual Feng Shui Friend, 

Fabienne