There’s something about May that always feels like a reset button.

The light changes, the air softens, and suddenly everything at home feels a little more visible… the corners we’ve ignored, the routines we’ve rushed, the habits we’ve never quite questioned. For me, this time of year isn’t just about spring cleaning in the traditional sense. It’s about checking in with how our homes are really supporting us.

It’s been a full few months. I’ve been out and about meeting people at the Ideal Home Show, which is always such a great place to hear how others are living and what home really means to them. I’ve also been incredibly inspired by everyone who took part in the London Marathon this year, including those running for my charity. Seeing that kind of determination and community spirit always makes me reflect on resilience, and how much our environments can support us through life’s challenges.

A lot of my work, whether through my foundation or my day-to-day life, centres around wellbeing and confidence. And something I’ve been thinking about more and more is how closely that connects to our homes. Not just how they look, but how they feel to live in.

At the Ideal Home Show, so many of the conversations I had weren’t really about trends at all. They were about comfort, simplicity and finding small ways to make everyday life easier. It reminded me that a home doesn’t need to be perfect to be supportive. It just needs to work for you.

One topic that came up quite a bit, interestingly, was laundry. It’s one of those things we all do on autopilot, but when you stop and think about it, the fabrics we live in are such a big part of our daily comfort. Bedding, towels, clothes – they’re with us constantly.

Living with sensitive skin has definitely made me more aware of that. It’s not just about skincare, it’s about everything that comes into contact with your skin. That’s partly why I’ve enjoyed working with Surcare. For me, it’s less about promoting a product and more about encouraging people to think differently about the everyday things that can impact how we feel.

But more broadly, I think May is a good moment to zoom out a little.

We often put pressure on ourselves to overhaul everything. Declutter the whole house, redecorate a room, start completely new routines. In reality, the changes that tend to last are the smaller ones. Opening the windows first thing in the morning. Letting fresh air through the house. Swapping over wardrobes and noticing what you actually wear. Creating little pockets of calm where you can.

At home, life is busy, noisy and full. Like so many families, we’re juggling a lot, and I’ve been trying to let go of the idea that everything has to be perfectly organised. I’m much more interested in creating a home that feels relaxed and lived-in. Somewhere that supports us, rather than somewhere we’re constantly trying to “keep on top of”. 

With the May school holidays fast approaching, I’ve made a pact with my daughters that we are finally going to tackle their bedrooms bit by bit. A drawer a day, a bag of toys for the charity shop, and trying on clothes to see what still fits and what’s ready to be passed on.

Resetting children’s spaces can feel like a much bigger challenge than organising your own, but I’ve learnt that a little patience plus the promise of snacks and a good playlist goes a long way with my girls! There’s also something really satisfying about creating a calmer, clearer space together, and using it as a chance to talk about letting go, sharing with others, and making room for what we truly love. 

Because ultimately, a home isn’t a showroom. It’s where life unfolds, in all its messiness and joy.

So this month, instead of thinking about what needs fixing, I’m trying to focus on what’s already working and how to build on that. The small habits, the comforting routines, the details that make everyday life feel just a bit easier.

Sometimes, that’s where the real reset begins.