Keeping our living spaces neat can have a profound effect on us!

An organized environment helps us mentally. I know it sounds strange, but it really does help. Several years ago, I noticed that when my home was a mess, I could feel the anxiety creep up. My husband thought I was nuts. It would keep me from being able to focus on a project and sometimes even put me in a terrible mood. Now, I am not one of the neat as a pin people but do enjoy and organized home. Yes, I am one of those people that would straighten up the home before the housekeeper came. When going through my coaching certification, I was asked to clean out a cabinet or drawer that I used every day. I chose my coffee cupboard. I took everything out and got rid of a few chipped mugs, a couple of free mugs that I did not ever use and placed all the others neatly back into the cupboard. I was shocked at the impact that it had each morning when I got my mug down for my coffee. It gave me a sense of calmness. I then started to do each place that I used every day. I refer to them as my “living spaces”, which included my sock drawer, panty drawer, desk, and my car. These have had such a profound effect on my attitude. I feel so calm and organized when I am getting my socks out. I must admit that it was embarrassing to realize how bad my sock drawer was. It had a pair of readers, a package of floss, yes that is right, floss in there. I have now to this day, kept these spaces organized and neat no matter what the other parts of the house look like, and it has been a game changer. In fact, I have inserted these in my program.

There is no way that we can have a perfectly kept home unless we live by ourselves, or we are a drill sergeant but keeping a few places that we have control over helps. Maybe you don’t have a desk but have a lamp table that you use every day. Or, how about a nightstand? Focus on any space that you use each day, and it will hopefully bring you the calmness like it has for me. I also have added flowers to my space where I spend the most time and it too has added a positive vibe to my mood. I pick them up when I am at the grocery store and look for the best looking at the best price. Lilies are some of my favorite. Unless my niece sends me some home from her farm. These are right behind my desk. Love them! Have a beautiful and calming day!