Declutter Your Life and Your Closet
With the stresses of work, finances and life in general, the last place you want to experience stress is in your home. Did you know that research shows that a mess in your home can cause significant amounts of stress in your life as well? Unfortunately, closets become your personal indoor storage shed, housing all of the odds and ends, ill fitting, off-season items that you just cannot bear to throw away. You might consider a total closet overhaul to de-clutter your closet and your life but become too overwhelmed in the process. Lucky for you, there are several ways in which you can bring about organization and peace to your home.
You can turn to many companies, such as the Container Store and California Closets, as well as reality shows like “How Clean Is Your House”, to help guide you through a step by step process toward organization. Following a few simple tips and tricks can go a long way toward bringing peace to your life.
- Purchase storage bins or baskets as well as shelving units (if you do not already have them)
- Completely empty the closet and scrub down the inside walls with soap and water.
- Divide contents from closet into “keep” and “discard” piles
- Set rules for yourself and follow them (i.e. if you haven’t worn something in over a decade, throw it out)
- Donate unwanted items to the local thrift store
- Neatly place desired items back into the closet taking advantage of baskets, bins and shelves to help you organize
Research has also shown that people who have organized homes lead healthier, more active lifestyles in general. Cleaning out your home and de-cluttering closets does more than bring about organization; it reduces stress and leads to a healthier, happier you.