Living contemporary life adds stress in many areas, including storage and closet space. For health and life coaches, guiding a client through a focused wardrobe purge can boost your client’s confidence, reduce daily decisions, and support overall well-being—body comfort, energy, and time management. ( Daily Storey Prompt for Decluttering the Closet )
Below is a coach-friendly framework to help clients clean out, organize, and maintain closets that work for healthy living.
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Aligns daily habits with health goals: comfortable clothing supports activity, sleep, and energy for health focused goals.
Reduces decision fatigue: a streamlined wardrobe frees mental bandwidth for workouts, meal planning, stress management, and relationship goals.
Builds teamwork and balance: a clear zone system teaches collaboration, boundaries, and respect for each other’s needs.
Supports life logistics: dedicated spaces for outfits cuts down last-minute stress during the week.
A Digital Cleaning Schedule for January 2026: 30 Days to a Cleaner, More Organized Digital Life
As we step into January 2026, it’s the perfect time to refresh more than just your home or office—why not clean up your digital life? Just like spring cleaning, but for your gadgets, accounts, and online presence, a digital cleanse can improve your productivity, security, and peace of mind. Over 30 days, dedicate a little time each day to tackle one digital cleaning task. By the end of January, you’ll feel lighter, safer, and more in control of your digital world.
How a Digital Clean Can Help Keep Stress Down
In our hyper-connected world, digital devices and online accounts are indispensable tools. However, the constant influx of emails, notifications, and digital clutter can lead to information overload, anxiety, and stress. Taking time to perform a digital clean—a thorough decluttering and organizing of your digital life—can be an effective strategy to reduce stress and improve mental well-being.
The Link Between Digital Clutter and Stress
Research has consistently shown that digital clutter can contribute to higher stress levels. According to a 2017 study by the University of California, Irvine, it takes an average of 23 minutes and 15 seconds to refocus on a task after being distracted—often by notifications or digital interruptions (Mark, Gudith, & Klocke, 2017). This constant task-switching leads to mental fatigue and elevated stress.
Furthermore, a 2019 report from the American Psychological Association (APA) highlighted that managing multiple digital accounts and the feeling of being “always on” increases anxiety among adults, with 43% of respondents reporting stress related to their digital lives (APA Stress in America Report, 2019).
Benefits of a Digital Clean
Reduced Cognitive Overload: Clearing out unnecessary files, emails, and apps minimizes distractions, allowing your brain to focus better. This can translate into improved productivity and a calmer mind.
Improved Sleep Quality: Blue light exposure and late-night screen time can disrupt sleep. A digital clean often includes setting boundaries on device use and notifications, which can contribute to better sleep hygiene (Harvard Health Publishing, 2020).
Enhanced Sense of Control: Organizing your digital environment and securing your accounts can reduce anxiety about lost data or security breaches. A study published in Computers in Human Behavior (2021) found that digital organization correlates with lower perceived stress and higher life satisfaction (Soh et al., 2021).
Emotional Well-being: Unsubscribing from negative or overwhelming content and curating your social media feeds can create a more positive online experience, which is linked to better mood and reduced feelings of loneliness (Huang, 2022).
Practical Steps to a Digital Clean
Creating a routine for digital cleaning—such as deleting old emails, updating passwords, and managing notifications—can make a significant difference. Setting aside time weekly or monthly helps keep your digital space clutter-free and stress levels low.
Incorporating a digital clean into your lifestyle is more than a productivity hack; it’s a vital practice for mental health and well-being. By reducing digital overwhelm, you free up mental space, improve focus, and foster a greater sense of peace in an increasingly digital world.
References:
Mark, G., Gudith, D., & Klocke, U. (2017). The Cost of Interrupted Work: More Speed and Stress. Proceedings of the SIGCHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems.
American Psychological Association. (2019). Stress in America: Generation Z.
Harvard Health Publishing. (2020). Blue light has a dark side.
Soh, J., Lee, J., & Lee, Y. (2021). Digital Organization and Mental Health: Impacts on Stress and Life Satisfaction. Computers in Human Behavior, 123, 106886.
Huang, C. (2022). Social Media Use and Psychological Well-Being: A Meta-Analysis. Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology, 41(2), 120-145.
Day 12 of the Rice Detox: Exploring Different Kinds of White Rice
As you approach the last stretch of your Rice Detox, it’s essential to keep things interesting. Today and tomorrow, focus on various types of white rice and how to prepare them. With Thanksgiving around the corner, consider this your chance to celebrate! Enjoy your holiday indulgence fully; starting Monday, it’s back to detoxing in preparation for Christmas.
Here’s a guide to different kinds of white rice and cooking methods:
1. Long-Grain Rice
Examples: Basmati, Jasmine Cooking Method:
Rinse: Wash the rice under cold water to remove excess starch.
Ratio: Use a 1:2 ratio of rice to water.
Cook: Boil the water, add the rice, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until fluffy.
Usage: Perfect for pilafs or as a side dish due to its fluffy texture.
2. Medium-Grain Rice
Examples: Arborio, Sushi Rice Cooking Method:
Rinse: Rinse to remove excess starch, especially for Arborio.
Ratio: Use a 1:1.5 ratio of rice to water.
Cook: Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes until tender.
Usage: Ideal for creamy risottos or sushi.
3. Short-Grain Rice
Examples: Sona Masoori, Calrose Cooking Method:
Rinse: Clean thoroughly to remove excess starch.
Ratio: Use a 1:1.25 ratio of rice to water.
Cook: Boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 18 minutes.
Usage: Great for sticky rice dishes, and perfect for onigiri (Japanese rice balls).
Cook: Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 20-25 minutes.
Usage: Retains more nutrients and provides a firmer texture; perfect for salads and casseroles.
Tips for Cooking White Rice
Flavor Enhancements: Consider cooking rice in vegetable or chicken broth, adding herbs and spices for additional flavor without extra calories.
Meal Prep: Cook a larger batch and store in the fridge or freezer. Reheat as needed for quick meals.
Portion Control: Keep track of your servings to remain within your caloric goals (under 900 calories).
With just a couple of days left in your rice detox, get creative with these different types of white rice. It can help maintain your focus while keeping your meals varied and enjoyable.
Enjoy your Thanksgiving feast with all your favorite foods, and get ready to embrace a new detox journey next week focused on preparing for Christmas! Happy cooking!
Today I posted Day 8 on Health Storey. Menu is almost the same. We are on our way towards Thanksgiving and all the Thanksgiving celebrations! Do you like shopping? Today, spend three hours looking for the perfect kitchen gadgets.
Today, look for kitchen gadgets~ xoxo Health Storey
Congratulations on reaching the halfway mark of your detox! It’s time to celebrate with a delicious addition to our menu—arepas! These tasty corn-based treats are a fantastic way to mix things up while staying true to your detox goals.
Arepas Recipe for Celebrating Halfway Mark
Ingredients:
2 cups cornmeal
1.5 cups warm water
Pinch of salt
Instructions:
In a bowl, mix the cornmeal, warm water, and salt until it forms a dough.
Let the dough sit for a few minutes.
Divide the dough into small balls and flatten them into discs.
Cook on a hot griddle or skillet for about 5-7 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
Daily Menu
Breakfast:
Coffee with Milk: 150 calories
Rice (1 cup): 200 calories
Margarine (1 tbsp): 102 calories
Arepas (2): 220 calories
Total: 672 calories
Lunch:
Rice (1 cup): 200 calories
Vegetables: 20 calories
Tea: 0 calories
Total: 220 calories
Dinner:
Arepa (optional): 200 calories
Reflection Time
As we celebrate this milestone, take a moment to try on those clothes you’ve been looking forward to fitting into. Did they fit better today? If not, we may need to refocus on our goal and start counting down the days to the end of this detox. Seven more days and then Health Storey will be switching to a different detox to prepare for Christmas dinner.
Are you ready to stay strict and make the most of this detox journey? Let’s keep pushing forward so you can fit into your Thanksgiving outfit.
For NEAT activity, here is a list of activities that will burn calories and help you fit into your outfit. Do one a day and set a timer, don’t stop working until the timer goes off.
7 NEAT Activities (3 Hours Each) to Burn Extra Calories
