Take Charge Of Your Space This New Year
“Why can’t I just….”
Now, that’s a statement we all use. It may differ a bit each time we say it, but the sentiment is the same.
Why can’t I just:
- get out the door on time
- eat healthier
- get control of this paper
- live in a home that’s not so messy
- sleep better at night
- focus
- relax
These sentiments are often symptoms of an environment with excess clutter.
“Clutter is not just the stuff on your floor, it’s anything that stands between you and the life you want to be living.”
– Peter Walsh
That’s a powerful statement? We regularly encounter many situations we cannot control – the weather, transit delays, and work issues – to name a few. Sometimes this lack of control is overwhelming, but on the flip side, there are things we can control, like the environment in our homes.
It’s difficult to wake up and take on the day if we’re met with chaos as soon as we open our eyes. Sometimes, instead of dealing with our excess, we make excuses:
- It’s just the way I am
- I’m a messy person
- I like my clutter
- It’s not harming anyone
Addressing our excess can be challenging, but a cluttered space makes it difficult to think clearly. I once heard someone refer to clutter as “similar to having a screaming child by your side”. It makes it difficult to focus on anything else.
To face our clutter, we need to start small. Drastic changes only sometimes stick. For proof, just look at how long New Year resolutions last, and ask yourself why the second Friday of January is called “Quitters Day.” However, if the 2nd Friday of January is Quitters Day, let’s look at the 3rd Friday of January as Beginnings Day! To start, look at your home environment and ask yourself if or how your space gets in your way. You may not realize it, but your space directly impacts your routines and how you function. Ask yourself what you want to change or do differently. Then, ask what you can do to help that along.
Do you want to eat healthier? Try setting up your kitchen to make preparing meals or finding healthy ingredients easier. Do you want to exercise more? Create a spot to store and easily access workout equipment and clothes. Dedicate an area of your home to working out, and stop yourself from putting other items there. Do you want better sleep? Set a goal to get rid of piles of clothes in the bedroom. Less clutter in the room brings calm and can help you sleep.
In reality, your home is so much more than a place to eat and sleep. Getting rid of the excess, setting up your space to work with you, and tweaking a few routines in your home can help you make the changes you want in your life. It can help you to relax and recharge, lead a healthier lifestyle, and become a more productive version of yourself!
Reach out to see how we can help you take charge of your space!