There are a lot of psychological benefits of living in a clean space. When the space around us is messy, it can weigh on our thoughts - even if we don’t think it is. It can make us feel overwhelmed, disorganized, and like we aren’t on top of everything.
The first thing that you can do is hire a professional cleaning service like Radiant Home Cleaning Services to tackle the most significant parts of the job. That will instantly remove a lot of the stress. Most people will pick up and tidy before a cleaner arrives, which is perfect as it will start you on the path to decluttering and tidying.
Some choose a service like 4 Senses House Cleaning which allows you to choose the level of service you wish to have. I know that from time to time I like to have a deep cleaning done but don't have the time or energy to do it. It's nice to have a specialized level of care for your home.
We hold on to so much in life that doesn’t serve us. When it comes to material things, they take up space in our homes and minds. Bread machines, defunct printers, wires, chargers for who knows what… and the list goes on.
It is time to take stock of what you use, what you need, and what you can say goodbye to. Donating what you don’t need but could be loved by someone else, or selling things in good working order that you don’t use is a great way to start the process.
Think of it like when you are eating a big meal, you don’t put it all in your mouth in one go. You take it bite by bite until you have finished. An egg timer or your phone time will work perfectly. You can do 15-minute time slots, and you might be surprised just how much you can get done. And another rule is if it takes less than 60 seconds, then just do it.
Creating a space that you can relax and enjoy is a really important part of self-care. It allows you the space and time to do things you love rather than worrying about needing to wipe down the sides and make the bed. Taking small steps, small timed sessions and getting rid of things that take up space will free up some of your mental space too.
Declutter
We hold on to so much in life that doesn’t serve us. When it comes to material things, they take up space in our homes and minds. Bread machines, defunct printers, wires, chargers for who knows what… and the list goes on.
It is time to take stock of what you use, what you need, and what you can say goodbye to. Donating what you don’t need but could be loved by someone else, or selling things in good working order that you don’t use is a great way to start the process.
Timer
Once you have the big clean out the way, you need to come up with a way to help you stay on top of the cleaning on a daily basis. Not everyone has hours to clean each day, and some people just don’t want to. So instead of making cleaning a big chore, use a just timer to do small bits at a time.Think of it like when you are eating a big meal, you don’t put it all in your mouth in one go. You take it bite by bite until you have finished. An egg timer or your phone time will work perfectly. You can do 15-minute time slots, and you might be surprised just how much you can get done. And another rule is if it takes less than 60 seconds, then just do it.
Organize
Once you have decluttered, and gotten into a cleaning routine - it is time to move on to the organization. Changing where things are and how they are placed will change how you feel about them. Give your bookshelf a dusting, and try ordering your books in a different way. Move photos around and add new candles or trinkets that you love.Creating a space that you can relax and enjoy is a really important part of self-care. It allows you the space and time to do things you love rather than worrying about needing to wipe down the sides and make the bed. Taking small steps, small timed sessions and getting rid of things that take up space will free up some of your mental space too.
