Disorganization can create unnecessary stress. Organization, on the other hand – “To simplify or get rid of mess, disorder, complications, etc: declutter your life” can increase confidence, productivity, and reduce stress leaving you with more time to spend doing the things that make you happy.
Peter Walsh shows us here how to declutter key areas (kitchen, master bedroom, & home office) in your house in order to help de-clutter your mind. Remember your home is often a reflection of your life.
Kitchen – When you have an organized kitchen, your life will feel a little less chaotic, and it will take the guesswork out of meal planning, allowing you to easily find what you’re looking for to make a fast and nutritious meal. To be honest, having a clean and organized kitchen wasn’t always on my favourite list of things to do, but now I have found it saves me an invaluable amount of time and energy.
Bedroom – With so much going on in our lives, we often overlook the simple things like a disorganized bedroom, or closet….that alone can create unnecessary stress. When you have an organized sanctuary, your life will feel a little less chaotic. Learn how to minimize your things for maximum benefit, don’t overthink it…just let it go!
Home Office – Most of us have home offices these days. Sometimes it is where we work in addition to our main office. Other times we are in a home office full time. Are you making your day as productive as possible? Take a few minutes before you leave at the end of the day to clear your desk and make it presentable. When you walk into the office the next day, you will be able to find what you need and can get down to work right away. There will be no down time, and you will be off to a good start.
Before you start having a good clear out, make sure you declutter. This is a great time to get rid of things you don’t need or want. Consider donating.
In addition to Peter’s tips, it’s a great idea to ditch any products with too many ingredients or ingredients you can’t pronounce. Also, check on medications, creams, and ointments to see if they have passed their sell-by date and throw them away. Ladies, throw away any makeup that’s more than a year old, and declutter your handbag. Did you know if your bag is too heavy, it can lead to shoulder and neck pain? Also, a new study revealed “women’s handbags are contaminated with more bacteria than the average toilet,” – click on this link to learn how to get your handbag spick & span.
Cleaning can feel like a chore, but make it fun and get the entire family involved.
Thanks for reading and keep well,
Tara
