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EPISODE · Mar 19, 2026 · 41 MIN

Stop Drowning in Digital Clutter: Spring Cleaning for Your Business

from Ditch the Chaos: The Productivity Rebellion · host Cara Chace

Send in your question or leave me some love!Digital clutter is stealing your focus before you even start your workday—and it's costing you more than you realize. Every unread email, cluttered desktop icon, and chaotic bookmarks bar is draining mental bandwidth you could be using to actually grow your business.In this episode, you'll learn:Why digital clutter is more disruptive than physical clutter (and harder to ignore)How to declutter your email inbox like a CEO without spending hours sortingThe bookmark management system that keeps only what you actually useHow to maintain a clean desktop with one 5-minute weekly habitWhy unfollowing people on social media is self-care, not selfishnessKey Topics Covered:Why digital clutter fragments your attention constantly (00:01:09)Email decluttering: unsubscribe ruthlessly, stop checking mornings first, use labels strategically (00:07:51)Bookmarks bar cleanup: the one-folder-per-day method (00:18:00)Desktop decluttering: what "save for later" really means (00:23:22)Social media feed curation: unfollow without guilt (00:29:00)Building digital decluttering habits that stick (00:34:00)Reset & Reclaim Action Step: Pick ONE area to tackle this week—not all of them. Spend just 15 minutes unsubscribing from 10 email lists, cleaning one desktop folder, deleting unused bookmarks, or unfollowing 20 Instagram accounts that drain your energy. Notice how much lighter your workspace feels by the end of the week.Resources Mentioned:The Productivity Rebellion (free monthly guide): carachace.com/productivity-rebellionDigital Minimalism by Cal Newport: https://amzn.to/356bPjfUnroll.me (batch email unsubscribe tool): https://unroll.me/Craft + Commerce 2022 keynote talk: "Consciously Creating Your Dream Business": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XqTzCBGxtQOriginal blog post with step-by-step screenshots: https://www.carachace.com/blog/digital-spring-cleaningChaos Detox: carachace.com/chaos-detoxConnect with Cara:Website: carachace.comInstagram: @carachaceEmail: [email protected] this episode? Leave a review and help other exhausted entrepreneurs find the show.The Social Media Burnout Cure drops fall 2026. Get on the launch list at socialmediaburnoutbook.com for first look at the introduction, pre-order info, and launch bonuses. Support the show❓Want your question answered on the show? Join the Productivity Rebellion for free monthly guidance + the chance to ask me anything!Connect: Instagram | YouTube | Website✨Start your Chaos Detox📩Join The Productivity Rebellion⭐Loved the episode? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts!

Send in your question or leave me some love! Digital clutter is stealing your focus before you even start your workday—and it's costing you more than you realize. Every unread email, cluttered desktop icon, and chaotic bookmarks bar is draining mental bandwidth you could be using to actually grow your business. In this episode, you'll learn: Why digital clutter is more disruptive than physical clutter (and harder to ignore)How to declutter your email inbox like a CEO without spending hours so...

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