In the scheme of life, maintaining an organized surrounding can be a challenge and certainly takes a lot of time and energy. Once you master being organized and make it a part of your daily routine, the positive results on your life will be significant; it’s not just about you having a cleaner and organized home, but it is about the major benefits it possesses on your overall health—putting your mind and heart at ease.
In this blog, we will share with you how an organized home and space can help you become more mentally healthy each and every day.
More Quality Time For Yourself (And Family)
There’s no denying that “time is something we cannot take back once it has passed.” And true to its word, we try our best to balance our time at work and at home to be able to enjoy quality time spent with loved ones. However, having a surrounding full of clutter and disarray pulls our attention away from the focus of time spent relaxing and appreciating all that life has to offer.
This is why cleaning and organizing your space is imperative before clutter starts to pile up. Yes, at first, it will look like it consumes your time, however, if you look at the bigger picture, you’re spending a fraction of your time once everything is put in its designated location. You will have more time to spend for yourself and your family. Thus, it improves your relationship with them, and even with yourself because you have more time to spend wisely and intentionally.
Reduce Your Stress Level
There are many outside factors contributing to your stress each day. Demands at work and at home are the norm, so thinking of ways to reduce added stress is the goal of maintaining an organized household. If you have a clean and structured space, you can find things easier, move freely, and most importantly, feel relaxed both physically and mentally in your space.
Furthermore, you will have a clear mind to finish each goal more productively—and potentially become more creative and positive when thinking of new ideas. It was Emily Ley, an American Author, and businesswoman who said, “A simplified life means that what has to get done will get done. And when we pare down life to its simplest, most beautifully basic parts, we’re left with room to enjoy each other, to rest, and to truly savor life with all our hearts, minds, and spirits”.
Healthier Lifestyle And Better Sleep
Being organized even down to the small details, such as organizing the storage of food in your pantry or refrigerator, will help you to see what you have and what you need. Buying in excess is common when you can’t see what you really have in the pantry. Another benefit of being organized in the kitchen is having the energy and vision to prepare healthy meals. When you are unable to access ingredients easily, many become frustrated and reach for unhealthy choices. Byt keeping things in order, having the desire to cook healthy meals will ultimately improve you and your family’s health.
Maintaining a clean and clutter-free space is also a form of exercise, one that keeps your body active and energetic throughout the day. It exercises your mind as well, because the goal is being able to naturally memorize where your belongings go, making it easier to find the next time it is needed.
Lastly, you can sleep well at night because you know that everything is in order. It gives you the chance to prioritize your sleep.
Improved Work Productivity
When you have a clean and organized workspace, you have less of a chance to feel distracted.
A messy surrounding is a known enemy of productivity and creativity. But if you have a simplified, orderly space, there’s no room for you to feel stressed nor overwhelmed.
Allows You To Focus On Other Aspects Of Life
Aside from being able to have quality time to spend by yourself or with your family, being organized also gives you the chance to focus on other things in life. Having the chance to focus on other things helps you improve as a person, such as having time for reading, journaling or exercising. These are all good activities that lead you to be more productive, proactive and give you the chance to focus your energy on improving who you are as a person.
Start Organizing Today!
If you want a jumpstart on how you can effectively start organizing, take a moment to read our most recent blog about the ‘4 Steps Of Getting Organized’. This blog is aimed at encouraging you to not just clean and organize your belongings, but also gives you a better idea of how to go about creating order in your home and life.
About Healthier Spaces Organizing
Healthier Spaces Organizing started its crusade to a better and more organized home in 2013. It is founded by Laura Souders who is an organizing expert. If you need help getting your home and spaces organized, you can contact her through the website today!
