Top 10 Reasons it Feels Great to Get Organized!

I know getting organized seems like so much work. But believe me, once you get started, it gets easier!

Here are 10 reasons why it feels great to get organized!

1) Organizing is a good form of exercise! I have been known to break a good sweat when I am in the middle of an organizing session. Exercise is not only good for physical health, but emotional health as well.

2) Organizing is a great way to find items that have been forgotten! Many times people find money, new clothing (sometimes with the tags still on), important papers, momentos and much more.

3) Organizing helps you keep a cleaner house! When there is clutter, sometimes dust and mold follow. Clutter is also difficult to clean around.

4) Organizing helps bring a sense of mental calm! Sometimes people have a difficult time concentrating around clutter. Clutter has a tendency to overwhelm the senses!

5) Organizing helps you sell you home quicker! Ever wonder why home staging has become such a big business? Clutter prevents prospective buyers from seeing the potential in your home. Clutter makes rooms appear smaller, unclean and older than they actually are.

6) Organizing helps make your environment safer! I can't tell you how many times I have found sharp objects such as broken glass, nails and razor blades mixed in with a pile of clutter. Just imagine what would happen to a child or pets playing in that clutter. It's a disaster waiting to happen!


7) Organizing helps you save time! Whenever you spend time organizing you almost always get a return on your investment. Less time looking for items you need means more time for other activities.

8) Organizing helps you save money! This one relates to #7 in that time equals money. Saving time means we have more time to be productive. Sometimes the actual organizing leads to finding money. It is not unusual for people to find loose change they had tucked away (not just coins, but bills!). Other times, people find extra canned goods or cleaning supplies which helps them cut back on that week's grocery list.


9) Organizing helps people to develop new habits! There is nothing like a few good hours spent clearing a roomful of clutter to help one commit to change! It motivates people to work on simplifying their lives. Reoccurring piles of clutter can signify a schedule that is too hectic as well as difficulty establishing boundaries with other family members.


10) Organizing helps keep those kids busy! Time and time again, I find that kids always want to help with the organizing process. It is almost like a new adventure! I always give the kids a specific task instead of asking what they want to do. For example, I recently asked one little girl if she could find ten of her toys she could donate to a child that was needy. Within 5 minutes, the mission was accomplished!

Unleash Your Organized Me!