The invisible thing that makes intentional living possible

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We talk a lot about clarity.

How to get it.

How to protect it.

How to build a life around it.

But here’s something I’ve realized:

Most people don’t need more strategies.

They need more margin.

Because even when you know what matters most.

If there’s no space to live it out, it’s just another good intention collecting dust.

See, margin is the invisible thing that makes intentional living possible.

It’s the space between your load and your limits.

Between rest and exhaustion.

Between being present and being pulled in ten directions at once.

And without it?

Clarity fades.

Joy feels out of reach.

And even your values start to feel like more items on the to-do list.

But margin isn’t just about having extra time.

It’s about having breathing room—in your head, your heart, your calendar, your home, your finances, your relationships.

That’s the piece we often overlook.

You might be craving a more meaningful life, more fulfillment, more peace…

But the path to get there isn’t always about doing more or trying harder.

It’s about reclaiming space.

Enough space to think clearly.

To rest without guilt.

To change your mind.

To say yes to what matters—without it costing you everything else.

So if life feels heavy, I want you to start here:

Not with a productivity hack.

Not with another system.

But with margin.

And you don’t need to overhaul everything overnight to begin.

Just ask yourself:

Where do I feel the most squeezed right now—my time, my energy, my emotions?

Where am I saying yes out of guilt or fear, not alignment?

What’s one small area I can clear space in—so I can breathe, think, and be a little more fully?

That’s how it starts.

And if you’re thinking, “I don’t even know where I’d find that space… My job is demanding. My kids need me. My finances are tight. I can’t drop anything, even if I want to.”

That’s exactly why margin matters.

You don’t need total freedom to create a little more space.

Even a little margin can go a long way.

If it helps, picture it like this:

I’m not asking you to turn over the whole field—just enough soil to plant something new.

You’ll know it’s working when your days feel a little lighter.

When you can hear your own thoughts again.

When you make a choice—and it feels like your own.

Because margin isn’t a luxury—it’s the prerequisite for everything you want to build.

P.S.

If you’re ready to create more margin in your life—but you’re not sure where to start—the next round of my Declutter Breakthrough Challenge is starting soon.

It’s a live, 5-day experience that helps you create space (physically, mentally, emotionally) for the life you want, and start moving toward a life aligned with what matters most.

We kick off January 5th, 2026. If you’re even a little bit curious, you can learn more and grab your spot here.