To Organize or Not to Organize?

I love to organize and what gets me more excited is having the right tools and accessories. I hate clutter and a messy corner.  Besides it is one of things that calms me.


What makes staying organized so difficult?
If staying organized is so good for you, why doesn’t everyone do it?


1. You have too much clutter.
The problem: As we go through life, we pick up little (or big) objects that we don’t necessarily need. For instance, you might own a bag of fertilizer from back when you thought you’d start a garden. You might have a collection of old birthday cards or a waffle iron on your kitchen counter that you never use. These objects take up space that could be better used by other, more necessary items.


The solution: Getting rid of clutter can be difficult, especially since we often attach emotional feelings to old objects. Try your best to donate or throw away your clutter. If you’re afraid to let certain things go, try taking photographs of them so that you’ll always have a physical reminder. You might also find new places to store these objects as your house becomes more organized.


2. You don’t have enough time.
The problem: Organizing just one room takes a LOT of time. When faced with the prospect of organizing your entire home, you might be tempted to give up before you start. 

How are you supposed to keep up with your career, your family and your hobbies if you’re spending all of your time cleaning? Unfortunately, when your home is disorganized, you work less efficiently, giving you even less free time. It can become a vicious cycle.


The solution: As with any daunting project, take things one step at a time. Spend 30 minutes a day on cleaning and organization. If you don’t have time for that, try 15 minutes. If you don’t have time for that, try 10 minutes.


3. You forget how nice it feels to be organized.
The problem: Few things are more satisfying than entering a perfectly clean home. Unfortunately, once your house is clean, it becomes easier to slip into bad habits. 

You might be tempted to leave your jacket on the floor because going to the coat rack feels like too much work. Or you might squeeze a book into an overcrowded bookshelf, because what’s one more in that space book anyway? Soon enough, your home will be just as disorganized as before.


The solution: Look at organization porn. Read an anti-clutter blog. Remember this article. Save the article.  Check out Pinterest for ideas. People who keep their homes clean and organized are healthier, both physically and mentally. Spending the time and effort to keep your space clean is well worth it.

Regardless of the why, however, it’s clear that staying clean and organized is a good thing. It helps us feel better about ourselves, it keeps us productive and I am sure it will keep us physically fit. The next time we fuss about having to clean our home, let’s try to keep these things in mind. We’ll feel much better when everything is organized. 

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