What’s Hidden In Your Closet?

By Carrie | April 24, 2025 |

Spring invites fresh starts and renewed energy, and there’s no better place to begin than your closet. But your stuff reveals more than you realize. As a professional organizer, I’ve seen firsthand how cluttered closets filled with things from every stage of life can weigh us down. From tangled hangers to outfits tied to old memories, these overstuffed spaces often expose what we’re holding onto emotionally, not just physically.

Before jumping into purging and sorting, take a moment to reflect: What do the things hidden in your closet actually say about me? So often our homes become emotional museums filled with things we no longer need but can’t seem to part with. Clothing is necessary, but do you notice how stuff reflects the way we seek identity, value, and even healing? For some of us, designer labels signify worth. For others, accumulated possessions are linked to past pain, loss, or unfulfilled dreams. Disorganized spaces can reflect the baggage we carry from the past. 

Our spiritual lives can look similar. Just as our physical closets get overfilled, so can our hearts. Colossians 3:12 reminds us to “clothe ourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.” But often, we stow away bitterness, comparison, or anxiety instead. How might we be holding onto emotional clutter that crowds out space for God’s presence? When we become aware of this, we can ask Him to help clear both the physical as well as spiritual.
When you’re ready to dive into a closet purge, start with these key questions: Why do I want to do this now? What’s my vision for this space? How much am I willing to give up to make this happen? Getting clear on them is an important first step. Then, tackle your closet with these 7 Pro Tips – each one really makes a difference:
  1. Bring light – literally. Good lighting helps you see clearly.
  2. Start small and go section by section – or go big and take everything out.
  3. Sort intentionally into these categories: Keep, Donate, Toss, Mending, or Move to Another Room.
  4. Be ruthlessly honest: Does it fit? Is it flattering? Have I worn it in the last year?
  5. Toss out the guilt – especially from impulse buys, pricey pieces, or gifts you don’t love. Remove emotionally heavy items (you know what they are.)
  6. Make your closet functional and inspiring – organize by purpose, color, or season. Invest quality, matching hangers.
  7. Factor in maintenance – track what you wear, flip hangers, or keep a running donation bag nearby.

Above all, remember this: your worth is NOT in what you own, but in who you are. Let this Spring be a season of true renewal – inside and out. It’s no secret that you are beautifully made. Your physical and spiritual spaces can reflect that truth. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to begin (this is very normal!) I’d be honored to support you on your journey. It’s what I love to do.

Coaching Connection:

  1. How do the  things in your closet reflect your identity?
  2. What would it be like to love to open your closets?

To Your Growth,

 

 

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