Self-care is a huge buzzword and trend in the media today. As moms, we need to make sure that we take care of ourselves so we can continue to take care of our families. We put so much stress on ourselves, so we need to find ways to make our jobs easier.
Organizing, for example, is self-care for moms! The more organized you are, the easier it is to do laundry, clean the house, and find everyone’s sports gear on the way to practice. Every task becomes quicker, simpler, and less drawn-out.
Once you are organized, you will be less stressed, it will be easier to find what you need, and kids can clean up their own playroom and find snacks for themselves. Organizing before there is a mess means you’re more prepared for an easier cleanup!
“When we have chaotic surroundings or a fragmented mindset, the brain can perceive this as a sign that there is more demand for energy than our current capacity, which triggers the stress response,” says Heidi Hanna, Ph.D., CEO of Synergy and author of Stressaholic.
5 Tips for Practicing Self-Care Through Organization
1. Get Ahead and Be Proactive
Organize and create systems in your home before there is a mess, so you are more prepared when the “toy-nados” happen. Understand where your triggers are and start there. What keeps you up at night? Do you have anxiety dreams about stepping on LEGOs? Start in the playroom! Stress about piles of laundry? Work on your laundry room. Get ahead of potential stressors before they hit!
2. Don’t Over-Organize
Your organizational systems should create more free time and less stress in your life, not more work. Keep your categories broad when creating systems. Creating “micro-categories” makes cleaning up more of a hassle. As Ari Meisel says, organization is a form of control, and having that sense of control helps us stay motivated.
3. Space it Out
Don’t try to tackle organizing your whole house in one day. This will take too long, you will burn out, and you will be more stressed by the mess you have created and the unfinished task. Sorting and purging your life’s possessions is an emotional and mentally challenging task. Start one project and work on it until completion. Do not start another project until the first one is done. Do a little each day, then mentally reset and prepare for the next project.
4. The “Feel-Good” Power of Donating
Doing good makes us feel good! When cleaning out your possessions can help others, it’s always a win-win. As you’re deciding what to keep, donate, or toss, think about all of the people you can help through donating your gently used clothing or household items.
5. Hire a Professional
If you want to do the organizing yourself but don’t know where to start, you can hire a professional to help! Our team of professional organizers can work side-by-side with you, or if you prefer, you can walk away and let our team “Get it Done” for you. Get in touch today to learn more about our services.
Let Us Help You Reclaim Your Time
I am an advocate for your peace of mind. At Getting it Done Organizing, we can do everything from a whole-home reset to helping with a move or working with your builder on functional space planning. By letting us handle the logistics of your home, you’re free to focus on your own self-care however you see fit!
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