Being in a state of disorganization can feel overwhelming. Which came first, overwhelm or disorganization? It’s a valid question, but sometimes it’s hard to tell. Nonetheless, being disorganized contributes to chaos in and out of the home. It affects every aspect of your life. Creating order not only clears the clutter from your home, but it also helps to organize other areas of life that you may not be aware of.
People who feel tired and overwhelmed in life generally have low energy. The lack of energy makes it hard to do chores and tasks. Before long, there’s no food to make a complete meal, no one can find a clean pair of socks, and the bills are overdue.
Disorganization can lead to:
- Depression
- Health issues
- Anxiety
- Reduced property values
- Lost productivity
- And more
Unfortunately, disorganization bleeds from one area of life into another. As one area becomes affected, it spreads into another until a sense of overwhelm, hopelessness, and helplessness sets in. Before you know it, there are messes everywhere – literal and figurative.
Messiness and mild-to-moderate disorganization doesn’t mean there’s no hope. Some people are just naturally less organized than others. Don’t despair if things are messy or you currently have a lifestyle that someone else might consider cluttered. Failure to make the bed doesn’t label a person unorganized. If the lack of organization is causing disharmony in your family or you are avoiding important tasks at home because you can’t seem to get “it” together, streamlining might be a solution.
First off, sorting out the clutter plays a huge role in streamlining your life and making things easier on a daily basis. It may require effort in the beginning, but the results are so worth it. Once you have the resources in place to maximize your home and your mind, you can expect to feel things getting easier. You’ll soon discover that extra time you’ve been praying for, and have less anxiety about chores and the expectations of your family.
Here are some key ways to declutter and streamline your life:
- Create or purchase a home and personal planner to help with scheduling
- Organize your pantry for easier meal prep and save money
- Create chores for your family
- Create routines for daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance
- Have a capsule wardrobe
- Get outside assistance
- And more
Clearing the clutter can streamline your day-to-day living and make it possible for you to do more with ease. Having systems in place and using your energy wisely creates harmony in your home and beyond. The satisfaction and pride that comes from running an efficient home that is free from clutter and chaos is worth the efforts it takes to get there.
