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The Beauty Drawer Reset: How Simplifying My Makeup Changed More Than My Morning


A calm space, natural light, and a clear surface—because sometimes simplifying our surroundings is the first step to simplifying our mornings.

For years, my bathroom vanity told the truth about my life: cluttered, chaotic, and full of things I didn’t love but couldn’t let go of. Lipsticks I never wore, bronzers from 2018, skincare bottles half-used and forgotten.

Every morning, I would dig through that drawer looking for what I needed—and it felt like my life: always searching, always frustrated, always overwhelmed.

One day, I finally decided enough was enough. I dumped it all out and started fresh. What happened next surprised me. It didn’t just change my beauty routine—it shifted my mornings and my mindset.

The 3-Step Beauty Drawer Reset

1. Keep only what you use daily.
If I hadn’t reached for it in the last month, it went. No excuses, no guilt.

2. Create a “5-Minute Face Kit.”
This was the game-changer. I built a small kit with only the essentials I truly love and reach for every day:

  • Merit Bronze Balm stick
  • Merit Complexion Stick (my foundation/concealer in one)
  • Merit Flush Balm blush (my absolute favorite for an instant healthy glow)
  • NYX brow pencil
  • Ilia mascara
  • Covergirl stain in nude
  • Summer Fridays gloss

3. Let go of the rest.
The peace I feel every morning now is worth more than any $30 palette collecting dust.

This reset wasn’t just about decluttering products. It was about choosing clarity over chaos. My mornings became calmer, and so did I. I stopped starting my day with frustration and began starting with peace.

Sometimes the clutter in our lives isn’t just in drawers—it’s in our hearts. When we clear away what no longer serves us, we invite joy back in.

What would you keep in your own “5-Minute Face Kit”? Share your must-haves in the comments—I’d love to hear what simplifies your mornings.

With grace and gratitude,
Jenny

The 10-Minute Morning Reset: How to Start Your Day With Clarity and Calm

Some mornings feel like they start before we’re ready. The alarm goes off, and instantly our mind jumps to the to-do list. But starting the day in a rush often leaves us feeling like we’re playing catch-up before we’ve even left the house.

That’s why I began giving myself a 10-minute morning reset — a short, intentional ritual that helps me start with clarity and calm, even on the busiest days. It’s not about doing everything, but about doing a few small things well.

1. Open the Curtains

Before I touch my phone, I open the curtains and let in the light. Even on cloudy mornings, natural light signals to my body that it’s time to wake up, and it lifts my mood.

2. Pour a Favorite Drink

Whether it’s coffee, tea, or lemon water, I pour it into a mug I love and let myself enjoy those first sips without multitasking. This one simple act sets a tone of presence for the rest of the day.

3. Write Down Three Things

In my journal, I jot down:

  • One thing I’m grateful for
  • One thing I want to focus on today
  • One small joy I’m looking forward to
    It takes less than two minutes, but it helps me keep perspective all day.

4. Breathe and Pray

Before I dive into work, I take a few deep breaths and pray over my day — asking for peace, guidance, and joy in the little things.

5. Do One Small Prep Task

Sometimes it’s starting the dishwasher. Sometimes it’s packing my lunch. One tiny action now can make the rest of the day smoother.

Why It Works

A 10-minute reset isn’t about adding another item to your to-do list — it’s about creating space to start from a place of intention rather than reaction. The calm you choose in those first minutes sets the tone for everything that follows.

Your Turn:
If you try this tomorrow, let me know what’s in your 10-minute reset. What would you include to help you start your day with clarity and calm?

With gratitude,
Jenny