How I Changed My Environment to Support My Mental Health
Out of desperation, I reached out to a local professional organizer. When I saw that the business's name was, I immediately felt a sense of calm thinking of a cleaning fairy godmother entering my home and making it feel clean and welcoming. Keri shared that by helping me get control of my home, I will also get more control of my life. She added thatcan instantly change the energy of a room. Having a clean and tidy environment can add a sense of calm, peace, and control that messes can't hold a candle to.
No, my food is not color-coded and my child's Legos are not sorted by size, but things are put away and I only have essentials in sight. Everything else is in its place.Hiring a home organizer was certainly an investment – both financially and timewise. But the outcome of the experience was worth so much more than the dollars and minutes I spent changing my environment.