Did you know that studies show that organized people are less stressed? If you declutter you will increases productivity and efficiency. Organized people are less frustrated and less likely to suffer from depression?
One of the first steps you can take to becoming organized and LESS STRESSED is to declutter!
To many people even the thought of decluttering is overwhelming. But, I can assure you I’m going to make it easy for you! If you want to reduce stress and increase productivity, you definitely want to consider the benefits of decluttering and organizing.
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THE BENEFITS OF LESS CLUTTER
Being organized can help one regain a sense of control which results in higher self-esteem and confidence. Organized people tend to be more conscious about their choices and decisions too. Typically, setting up systems to handle routine tasks helps to create more time in your schedule. Knowing when to say “no” to more “stuff” also helps to keep clutter under control.
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HOW CLUTTER AFFECTS US
When a room is full of disorganized belongings, including counter-tops full of paperwork, this can unconsciously create anxiety and uneasiness. Even if we attempt to overlook the clutter, or ignore it by placing it in a room and closing the door, our subconscious still knows it exists.
THIS IS WHEN IT IS TIME TO START TO DECLUTTER!
Whether it’s piled up mail waiting to be sorted, photos needing a home, a medicine cabinet that resembles a small pharmacy, or a garage that holds an accumulation of stuff—it’s all clutter. And that’s just the physical kind.
Today, an overabundance of mental clutter exists too. For example, an attempt to remember everything that needs to be done instead of writing it down adds to emotional clutter. Other types of emotional clutter, such as unresolved issues with family members or close friends, or fears we continue to run from instead of facing, can become exhausting.
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HOW TO DECLUTTER: 3 EASY STEPS
Knowing where to start can be challenging and even frustrating. Decluttering and organizing is a process. It takes time to accumulate clutter and it will definitely take time to eliminate the excess.
- Begin by setting a goal. Decide to declutter and organize one room at a time instead of the entire house.
- Create your decluttering system. Set up a staging area with large containers with the following labels: Donate; Consign; Trash; Go Home (these are items that go elsewhere in the home); and Return (items that belong to other people or that need to be returned to a store).
- Use the labeled bins for items that don’t belong in the room.
- Add another bin labeled “Keep” for items that will remain in that space.
- Formulate a plan and break it down into manageable steps. For instance, turn the “junk” room into an office and guest room. Next, determine zones, or areas, for particular activities such as sleeping, reading, computing, and storage.
- Draw a rough schematic of the furniture layout before moving heavy items. Once the exact location has been determined, items from the “Keep” box can be placed into the proper zone.
FREEDOM FROM CLUTTER
An uncluttered environment is calming and peaceful. It allows the subconscious to be free to focus on what one wants to do—as opposed to what one should do. A clutter-free space also results in ease of movement. This also makes it much easier to zip through and clean.
Essentially, when living in an uncluttered environment, you are focusing on the present. Focusing on the present – AKA “Mindfulness” – increases your enjoyment of life!
For more information on the specifics of room-by-room organization, check out the GOPACK Method of organizing.
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Wishing you an Organized and Peaceful Home!
Stacey
Stacey Crew is “The Kitchen Health Coach” based in Charleston, South Carolina. She is a Certified Wellness Coach & published Author, and owner of Stacey Crew Wellness. She helps individuals achieve their health goals through a 4-prong approach of understanding the individual’s wellness needs, educating on specific topics, empowering the individual to make informed decisions, and providing accountability—all in a supportive environment. Stacey is also and an Amazon best-selling author of The Organized Mom: Simplify Life for You & Baby One Step at a Time and author of the soon-to-be-released Nourish You! Transform You & Your Kitchen for Healthier Eating.
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