Customer story · School of Living Lighter
Overcoming Decades of Mental and Physical Clutter Through Transformative Reframing
Alyssa Utecht · Recorded 8/27/2024
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Alyssa Utecht found profound mental and emotional relief through School of Living Lighter. After a year in the program, she reports her thoughts and feelings are significantly lighter, enabling her to be more present with her family. By reframing limiting beliefs, she shifted from feeling bogged down to experiencing a more joyful, whole life.
At a glance
- Primary Use Case
- Overcoming mental, emotional, and physical clutter
- Reported Result
- Improved presence with family and lighter thoughts
- Time to Value
- One year in the community
“She just has this ability to reframe... immediately it feels lighter and possible.”
“I would say the lightest thing by far is my thoughts and then my feelings about them.”
“It helps me to be more present with my family, with the people I serve, and just honestly, more whole when I'm with myself.”
The interview
What was your life like before working with Heather Aardema?
Before working with Heather, I was completely bogged down by limiting beliefs, thoughts that definitely were not serving me, physical clutter, mental clutter, and emotional clutter.
What is it like to interact with Heather personally?
Heather somehow manages to portray this energy of kindness and total empathy and zero judgment. She immediately feels like a safe space, someone to even just listen to. She has integrity and she has heart, and you can tell that she cares for every single person who is struggling.
Did you have any hesitations about joining the School of Living Lighter?
I feel like what might have kept me from working with Heather was just that old belief that I've tried so many things and nothing worked, and why would this be any different? It's like magic; she reframes where you are, what you're thinking, and what you're making it mean.
How has the program changed your perspective during daily challenges?
Every single interaction I have with her, whether it's a one-on-one or listening to her modules, she just gives me this light bulb that's just like, 'Oh my gosh, I don't have to look at it this way.' She just turns it all on its head and immediately it feels lighter and possible.
What has been the most significant change after a year in the community?
I've been in this community about a year, and I would say the lightest thing by far is my thoughts and then my feelings about them. I hear her voice in my head every time I think, 'Oh, my gosh, I'm never gonna get this right,' and it's so encouraging and uplifting that we keep going.
How has this transformation impacted your relationships with others?
It definitely helps me to support others more fully. I can be more fully present because I realize what's really important. It helps me to be more present with my family, with the people I serve, and just honestly, more whole when I'm with myself.
What advice would you give to someone considering this investment?
I would say you are worth the investment. If not now, when? If you've been struggling for weeks or months or years or decades, reach out because that is the first step towards change and growth and your lighter, more joyful life.
Frequently asked
Will School of Living Lighter work if other programs have failed?
Alyssa Utecht initially worried that because she had tried many things that didn't work, this would be no different. However, she found Heather's ability to reframe thoughts felt 'like magic,' turning her perspective on its head to make progress feel possible.
What is the community support like at School of Living Lighter?
Alyssa describes the community as a very safe and supportive space where members feel comfortable asking for help. Even if Heather isn't the one responding, other members frequently step in with ideas and suggestions.
How does this program help with daily overwhelm?
Alyssa notes that the program helps her stay present with the people she serves and her family. She now prioritizes what is truly important, accepting that tasks like a messy kitchen can wait while she focuses on being 'more whole' with herself.
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About School of Living Lighter

School of Living Lighter
Official site: www.schooloflivinglighter.comThe School of Living Lighter is a lifestyle coaching platform founded by Heather Aardema that helps individuals simplify their lives through minimalism and intentional living. They serve those feeling overwhelmed by physical possessions, negative thoughts, or busy schedules, delivering a transformation from a heavy, cluttered life to one of clarity. Alyssa Utecht's experience highlights how the program uses empathetic coaching and a supportive community to remove mental and emotional 'clutter.'
- Industry
- Lifestyle Coaching Services
Topics
- lifestyle coaching
- minimalism
- mental clarity
- personal growth
- overwhelmed
- emotional wellness
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