CREATIVE?
Designing creative spaces is my passion. People often think of being creative and being organized as opposing forces. I believe that organization makes space for creativity to thrive. Creativity can be swallowed whole by the obligations of our every day life. It doesn’t have to be though. I’ve created a free guide for anyone wanting to carve out creative space for themselves, in their home.
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WHY ORGANIZE?
We’re all familiar with DOOM piles. boxes , containers and rooms…even if we don’t know them by name, most of us know what it means “didn’t organize, only moved” because it’s what we do when our environment isn’t working for us. Being organized isn’t about having a home that is always perfect. It’s about creating a default that is easy to get back to when life happens because, if we’re lucky, life will keep happening. Effective organization comes down to creating new systems that work for you and the life you lead. Living within our means is not a phrase that is limited to financial security. We have the space that we have until we change it or learn to live with it. Our excess and disorganization ripples out into every aspect of our lives. Understanding those effects and that we are not alone in this struggle is key to maintaining new systems.
Want to learn more about the motivations that lead to clutter, its effects and the benefits of organization?
Great! Below, I’ve compiled a list of articles , just for you! A.K.A. The Deep Dive!
THE PSYCHOLOGY OF ORGANIZATION
A Cluttered Life Middle Class Abundance UCLA’s Center on Everyday Lives of Families .
Why clutter stresses us out , Dr. Joseph Ferrari, PhD
The Clutter Connection with Cassandra Aarssen , TEDxWindsor
What Psychologists Know About Your Clutter That You Don't Ever wondered why clutter seems to take over?
Getting Organized can actually change our mental health. Here’s why: A slew of studies demonstrate the perils of clutter, and how organizing your environment can boost your mood and productivity and reduce stress and anxiety. So why is it so hard?
CHANGE IS HARD. ARE YOU READY?
How ready am I for change? This one page quiz, developed by ICD helps you determine where you are on the path of readiness.
DOES A CLUTTERED SPACE EQUAL A CLUTTERED MIND?
5 Reasons Why Clutter Disrupts Mental Health All of this clutter, physical and mental, can interrupt your flow—both your ability to move and your ability to think
How Clutter and Mental Health Are Connected What Is the Impact of Clutter on Mental Health?
Getting Organized can actually change our mental health. Here’s why: A cluttered home can be a stressful home, researchers are learning.
Decluttering Your Life: How Cleaning and Mental Health Are Connected with Dr. Dawn Potter?
DOES CLUTTER PLAY A ROLE IN MY ANXIETY?
It’s Science: Clutter can actually give you anxiety Clutter creates stress that has major neurological effects on us.
Why Household Mess Triggers Stress and Anxiety. The brain tends to favor order, reducing the competition for attention and mental load.
IS CLUTTER AFFECTING MY HEALTH?
6 Unexpected Ways Decluttering Can Help You Destress, Calm Down, and Take Care of Your Mental Health
What does clutter do to your brain and body? An expert in organizational behavior examines the effects disorganization
DOES LESS CLUTTER EQUAL BETTER SLEEP?
Does a messy bedroom affect sleep? Sleep experts give us the definitive answer
CLUTTER’S ROLE IN MY RELATIONSHIP.
Clutter Wars Some people save things. Others crave a clean slate. What happens when opposites attract?
DOES OUR CLUTTER AFFECT OUR KIDS?
Unraveling the Effects of Clutter on Children Managing Mess for a Healthier Home
Getting rid of my kids’ clutter makes me a better mom Clutter has a way of setting off my mom rage in a way that few things do.
WHY HIRE A PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZER?
I hired a professional to declutter my home 9 months ago. Here's an update with Marriage & Motherhood
Should I work with a friend or hire a professional organizer? The Institute for Challenging Disorganization put together a quick list of questions to help you answer that question.
The Unexpected Benefits Of Hiring A Professional Organizer One writer tackles the chaos in her apartment
HOW MUCH DO WE SPEND ON CLUTTER?
The REAL Cost of Clutter It's Shocking!!! With Cassandra Aarssen
The real cost of clutter Sandra Lane , TEDxWilliamsport
I Was Afraid to Let Go of Things Until I Learned the Costs of My Clutter Here are the five things my clutter was costing me.
SHOULD I RENT A STORAGE UNIT?
How Much Is a Storage Unit—and Is It Worth the Cost? Or, should you find something else to do with your stuff? Here's everything to consider.
Crunching The Numbers: Is Your Storage Unit Worth The Expense? with Joshua Becker, a WSJ best-selling author focused on simple living.
INST. FOR CHALLENGING DISORGANIZATION RESOURCES
Are you affected by chronic disorganization? A lot of people refer to themselves as hoarders. Some people have family members that refer to them as hoarders. Socially speaking, the term gets thrown around a lot but it isn’t always accurate. This quiz asks you questions from a the perspective of the clinical definition of the term.
Quality of life scale: This quiz asks you questions about your relationship with your stuff and the ways it affects you.
Clutter hoarding scale: This quiz can help you figure out where you fall on the hoarding scale.
