✨ Your home matters… but your soul matters more.


Don’t forget your soul this holiday season.

I have a 9-month-old at home, a husband recovering from major back surgery, a business to run, a book to market, and 2026 to plan so I don’t get left in the dust by AI.

Today it hit me.
Like a freight train.
Overwhelming tiredness.

This time, I actually took a nap when my little sweet pea did. Every year I plan to slow down during this season because it’s my absolute favorite.

But then Black Friday deals happen… and that gets my head spinning about my dreams and goals for next year — and whether any of those deals will help me achieve them faster.

Then the leads come in—

“I need my garage cleaned out.”
“My closet is driving me insane.”
“My kids’ toys need to go before Christmas.”
“I want to be fully unpacked from my move before the holidays!”

All of those areas are my favorite spaces to organize, so you guessed it — I do my best to accommodate and rock those projects.

…and then Christmas parties with good food, friends, and laughter
…and the cutest baby Christmas clothes you’ve ever seen

Poof.
Gone.
All my intention of slowing down.

Can you relate in some form or fashion?

Every year this happens. Like clockwork.
So what can I do to keep the meaning and joy of Christmas when life speeds up?
What can you do?

A new podcast episode where I'm a guest came out this week. When I listened, I was reminded of the very first thing I write about in my book: soul and mind declutter and taking time to refresh our souls. In the book, I incorporate journal prompts and prayers — and this episode brought me right back to that foundation.

If you need a moment to breathe, this week’s podcast episode is the perfect place to start. We talk about clutter, the heart behind decluttering, and the G.R.A.C.E. method that’s transformed so many homes and hearts. It felt like a soul-refresh for me, and I hope it does the same for you.

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That was the gentle reminder I needed: my soul matters too this time of year.
Even though my schedule has gone a little nuts, I’ve found a few mornings this week to stop and read an advent devotional. Those quiet 5–10 minutes have been so rejuvenating.

Now, my goal is to get back to journaling — something I used to do ALL THE TIME. Even if it’s just 5 minutes. Even if what I journal makes no sense. Lol.

Your soul matters too this holiday season.

We’ve decluttered our houses a little bit, worked our tushies off all year, and started buying Christmas gifts for the people we love so much.

Now, this weekend, take 5–10 minutes for you.
Read your favorite holiday story, Bible verse, or advent devotional.
Stop.
Let it sink in.
Take another five minutes and journal — about anything you want to.

Fifteen minutes and the Christmas spirit is back.
Fifteen minutes and your soul feels revived.

Write me back and let me know if taking these precious 15 minutes helped you reclaim the holidays. Or reply with what is stressing you out the most this Christmas season — I’m curious.

Here’s the Advent Devotional I’ve been reading (it’s free if you have Kindle Unlimited):

Merry Christmas!


BE EXTRAORDINARY,

MELINDA GRACE

P.S. My New Decluttering and Organizing Book, Reclaim Your Space with G.R.A.C.E. is here! Get your copy TODAY!

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