Health Benefits of Getting Organized

While researching for this article I came across a news story: In 2006, the Telegraph reported “Hoarder Killed by Collapsing Clutter”. A 59-year old woman in Washington suffocated under a collapsed pile of clutter in her own home. It took 10 hours to find her body. Now this is, of course, a very extreme case, but have you ever wondered what it can do to your health to be disorganized? Firstly, it greatly increases stress levels resulting in high blood pressure and other stress related ailments such as heart disease. You cannot clean easily because everything is stacked with clutter resulting in an increase in house dust and bacteria. Being extremely disorganized could even lead to depression since you see no way out and are constantly overwhelmed. Unfortunately this in turn leads to even more disorganization and clutter - a vicious cycle. So, is there a way out of disorganization? Can “Being Organised” be learned? Absolutely! The key is to start with one small area, whether that is a corner of a room or some disorganized habit so you don’t get overwhelmed. Once that is sorted, move onto the next area, and so on until you have achieved a state of your home, home office or schedule that you feel happy with. rnAs the clutter leaves your physical space you will be amazed at the increasing sense of clarity and freedom. You will know what you have and where it is stored, relieving stress. No more frantically looking for items you know you have somewhere. Surfaces will be easily “wipeable” making cleaning quick and easy, reducing dust, mold and bacteria in your home and your home office. As you are taking small steps you realize that you have control over this aspect of your life which in turn will give you more self confidence to tackle other projects that might have seemed previously insurmountable. Keeping up is easier than trying to catch up, so it should be easier to stay organized. What’s more you don’t have to do the journey alone. Hiring a Professional Organiser is a good idea, especially in the beginning. While working with the client’s needs and priorities, they can give expert advice and are usually very hands on. They have seen it all before, are non-judgmental and don’t get overwhelmed. They will either start you off until you are happy to go it alone or be there throughout the journey, depending on your needs.