CLEAR THE CLUTTER
Spring clean your life – not just your closet.
“Your time is valuable. Protect it.”
If you could press reset on one of your life right now, what would it be?
Spring is here, and with it comes the urge to shed the winter months. When people talk about spring cleaning, they usually mean decluttering closets or deep cleaning the house.
But the things that often create the most stress in our lives aren’t sitting in a drawer. They’re in the systems that run our everyday lives — our calendars, finances, phones, and habits.
Over time, those systems get cluttered. Schedules become overloaded. Finances get messy. Phones fill up with apps, emails, and notifications. We hold onto habits, obligations, and relationships that no longer feel right.
Spring is a great time to pause and reset.
Not by overhauling your entire life overnight — but by taking stock of what’s working, what isn’t, and making a few small changes that help you feel lighter, more organized, and more in control.
A good place to start is by looking at the areas that quietly shape your everyday life.
Here are a few ways to clear the clutter:
Clean Up Your Schedule
One of the biggest sources of stress for many women is simply having too much on the calendar.
Between work, family responsibilities, social commitments, and trying to stay on top of everything, many women end up with calendars that leave very little space for themselves.
This month, try doing a calendar audit. Look at the next few weeks and ask yourself:
Which commitments feel energizing?
Which commitments feel draining?
Where can you realistically create some downtime?
Even one small adjustment can make a difference. For example:
Protect one evening a week for yourself
Block out a Sunday morning for rest
Say no to something that doesn’t align with your priorities — and remember, no is a complete sentence.
Your time is valuable. Protect it.
Clean Up Your Digital Life
Our phones and inboxes can easily become a major source of mental clutter. Notifications, emails, messages, apps, and alerts are constantly competing for our attention.
A quick digital reset can make a noticeable difference in your focus and energy. Start with a few simple steps:
Unsubscribe from unnecessary emails. Removing even five newsletters you never read can make your inbox easier to manage.
Turn off non-essential notifications. Every alert pulls your attention away from what you're doing. Take five minutes to review which apps are allowed to send notifications.
Remove unused apps. Delete any app you haven’t opened in the past three months. Fewer apps mean fewer distractions.
Small changes to your digital environment can create more space for focus, calm, and productivity
Clean Up Your Finances
If you haven’t looked closely at your finances in a while, now is a good time for a quick financial reset.
Set aside 30 minutes to review your bank or credit card statements and look for expenses you no longer need, such as:
streaming services you rarely use
apps with monthly fees
memberships you forgot to cancel
Next, scan the last two months of transactions and ask yourself:
Are there categories where spending has crept up?
Are there purchases that could be reduced without affecting your quality of life?
You don’t need a complicated system. Simply tracking your spending for a month can reveal patterns and help you make more intentional decisions about where your money goes.
Clean Up Your Habits
Your daily habits shape your life. So, take a moment to ask yourself: What is one habit you’d like to change?
For example:
Staying up late doom scrolling
Checking your email or social media first thing in the morning
Not drinking enough water during the day
Once you identify it, choose one small change that could improve your day.
For example:
Go to bed 30 minutes earlier
Wait 30 minutes before checking email or social media in the morning
Start your day with a glass of water
Small adjustments to daily habits often make a bigger difference than major life overhauls.
Reset In Community
Sometimes the best resets happen over good food, meaningful conversation, and time spent with your fellow Queens.
That’s exactly what the 4th Annual Black Queens of Durham Region Brunch is all about.
What started four years ago as a way for women to gather and connect has grown into one of our signature annual events. Join us on April 26th at Deer Creek Golf Club in Ajax for an afternoon of connection, laughter, and celebration right here in Durham Region.
The theme this year is Tropical Paradise, so bring your bold prints, breezy dresses, and vibrant looks.
We can’t wait to see you there!
Community matters too. Mark your calendar for these April events:
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10am-11am for ages 4-8
11am-12pm for ages 9-12
Brackendale Montessori, 1485 Harwood Avenue North, Ajax, ON
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4:00pm - 7:00pm
Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex – 2440 Durham Regional Hwy 2, Bowmanville, ON
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7:00pm - 10:00pm
St. Francis Centre for Community, Arts & Culture, 78 Church St. S., Ajax ON
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7:00pm - 8:45pm
St. Francis Centre for Community, Arts & Culture, 78 Church St. S., Ajax ON
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4th Annual BQOD Brunch
Sunday, April 26, 2026
12:30 PM 6:00 PM
DEER CREEK GOLF | AUDLEY HALL
2700 Audley RoadAjax, ON, L1Z 1X4Canada (map)
We’re beyond excited to invite you to our 4th Annual Black Queens of Durham Region Brunch, and this year, we’re turning up the heat! Get ready to step into Tropical Paradise at Deer Creek Golf in Ajax — an experience you won’t want to miss!
This year’s theme is Tropical, so bring your bold prints, breezy dresses, and vibrant looks. It’s all about celebrating YOU our beautiful, powerful community.
We’ve got an afternoon filled with fun, laughter, and plenty of fabulousness in store. From great food to inspiring conversations, this is a chance to connect, uplift, and enjoy each other’s company in a way that only we know how.
Exclusively for members of the Black Queens of Durham Region private group, this is your chance to shine, make memories, and embrace the tropical energy!
Mark your calendars, secure your spot now, and don’t miss out on what’s sure to be an unforgettable event.
This is one brunch you won’t want to miss!
Please note: All sales are final, so we’re unable to offer refunds.
GET YOUR FREE TICKETS HERE
written by Nickisha RASHID