Today, I took on a long-overdue task: decluttering and cleaning my space, especially my bathroom. And while it was exhausting, it was the kind of satisfying tiredness that only comes from bringing a sense of order to chaos. The funny thing is, the physical clutter around me isn’t the main issue; it’s the mental clutter I carry that keeps me feeling scattered, always balancing too many things at once.
I have this tendency to juggle multiple projects, trying to do everything at the same time. I’m good at a lot of things, and while that may sound like a blessing, it often feels like a curse. I start one project, then jump to another, and before I know it, I have a dozen tasks open in my head. It's like my mind is running multiple tabs, each demanding my attention. The problem? I can hyperfocus on something and get it done well when I commit, but the moment I get distracted, I end up forgetting where I left off, both in my projects and in my belongings.
Today’s cleaning was eye-opening. As I rearranged my shelves and organized my supplies, I found stacks of items I’d forgotten I owned. Every trip to the store, I’d buy more, thinking I was out, simply because I had misplaced what I already had. I realize now that, like my cluttered shelves, my mind needs order. I need to take things one at a time. Focusing on just one project or one room, like I did today, brings clarity and peace, something that all of us multitaskers should strive for.
For anyone like me, who feels constantly pulled in multiple directions, take this as a gentle reminder: slow down, focus on one thing, and give it your full attention. The results are far more satisfying.
I am Hadiza Bagudu, a writer, and this journey towards simplicity is one of my many ongoing stories.
By: Hadiza Bagudu
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