From where you are today, do you think you could be happier then you are now living in your current space?  Do you think that you can improve your mental health by having less clutter?  Where is your clutter? Is it  hidden behind closed doors or are you living in the midst of it?  Even for those with their clutter hidden behind closed doors, you still know it is there and it is the elephant in your head.  Good mental health is essential to living a happy and fulfilling life.

You can Improve Your Mental Health by…

Create in your mind your ideal space, your happy ending.  State your ‘Why’.  Write it down somewhere you can see it often.  Visualize what ever that is for you.  How will the room/closet look?  Picture yourself or someone else enjoying the space.  The more details you can add the better but the more important thing is to just start.

Keep the Faith

Know, and I do mean Know, not just think that it is possible.  Don’t do wishful thinking.  Don’t doubt it.  Know in your heart that you will prevail!  When you feel your motivation dwindling, Remember your ‘Why’.  Also, here are some inspirational quotes to keep you going.

• “Out of clutter, find simplicity. From discord, find harmony. In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.” – Albert Einstein, Physicist
• “You can’t reach for anything new if your hands are still full of yesterday’s junk.” – Louise Smith, Racing Driver, “The First Lady of Racing”
• “Clutter is not just physical stuff. It’s old ideas, toxic relationships and bad habits. Clutter is anything that does not support your better self.” – Eleanor Brown, Author
• “Discipline is doing what needs to be done, when it needs to be done, when we don’t want to do it.” – Bobbi DePorter, Author and Educator
• “Don’t own so much clutter that you will be relieved to see your house catch fire.” – Wendell Berry, Novelist
• “The secret to getting ahead is getting started.” – Mark Twain, Writer and Humorist

Address the Reality of the Situation…What is the State of Your Mental Health?

Really take a look at the space.  Start by scanning the contents.  Where you eye pauses, ask yourself…

Why is it here?  Is it yours or is someone storing their things in your space?

Do I love it or need it?

Am I emotionally attached to it, if so what purpose does it serve in my life today?

Can I let go of it?

Emotional attachment is not the item itself but what it represents to you.

Then continue on scanning the room some more, asking yourself the same questions each time your eyes pause.

Then Make a Plan For a Happier You

Look for more on Emotional Attachment in the next in the series on the relationship between Mental Health and being Organized.