Mindful Measures: 5 Ways Getting Organized Can Affect Your Mental Health
Would you love to have a better daily routine to get more time with your family? Is it your dream to develop a social procurement plan for your business to boost your ethical kudos? Are your friends sick of you being late for appointments? Is your house more chaotic than JoJo Siwa’s comeback?
There are so many reasons many of us would love to be more organized, but one reason commonly gets ignored, and that is mental health. Yet, improved mental health can be the most transformative thing you do, making it a great reason to get your schedule and your belongings straightened up.
If you’re struggling to take mindful measures to get organized, perhaps the five benefits below will push you to get started:
1. Organization Helps You Catch The Train To Sleepland
A disorganized house and chaotic schedule can lead to a lot of stress, leaving you with disturbed sleep and tense mornings. By creating a clear and tidy space to snooze, you lay the foundation for blissful nights. Add a diary that is focused and free from chaos, and you’ll be on your way to peaceful slumber and days that start with a delicious feeling of refreshment.
2. An Untidy House Is An Untidy Mind
Having a cluttered house is more than annoying. Research indicates that a messy house can cause:
- Increased stress
- Struggles with focus
- Procrastination
- Relationship issues
- Increased loneliness
- And lower our quality of life in general.
So, it’s time to channel Marie Kondo and get that house sorted out. Ditch everything you don’t use or want, and work towards a more minimalist, functional place. This includes digital clutter too—time to delete all those ancient screenshots and unflattering selfies!
3. Messiness Equals Loneliness
Many people with a disorganized house feel so ashamed and embarrassed about it that they don’t invite friends or family around. This can lead to social isolation and loneliness, which are known to increase risks for a range of physical and mental issues, like depression, high blood pressure, and immune system dysfunction.
Getting your home organized and feeling like a place you’re proud of can be a huge boost to your social life and, therefore, your health.
4. A Wonky Work/Life Balance Can Leave You Feeling Off Centre
Many scientific studies show that getting your work/life balance wrong can be harmful to your mental and physical health. Luckily, with a few organizational adjustments, you can make a positive difference.
Try adding the following techniques into your organizational approach:
- Use central digital calendar for work and play
- Learn how to prioritize important work and personal tasks
- Get used to eating the frog (tackling the hardest task of the day first)
- Try the Pomodoro technique to stay focused and ensure you take adequate breaks
5. Anxiety & Depression Can Worsen With Chaos
Around 19.1% of American adults have had an anxiety disorder of some kind in the last year. Anxiety can well be worsened by a chaotic home or diary, but ironically, crippling anxiety can also cause things to become disorganized. This is especially true if you’re suffering an acute spell of the disorder.
Lots of people struggle with cleaning and organization when going through difficult bouts of depression and anxiety—just know that you can seek support when improving your surroundings to better your health. Whether you get friends to help, hire a cleaner, or take advantage of a good day to get things in shape, a cleanup will help you feel better.
It’s time to get your schedule and your home organized. The reward waiting for you is improved mental health and quality of life—both of which you deserve to enjoy.
