What would you do with an extra hour each day?
Benjamin Franklin said, “For every minute you are organized, an hour is earned.”
I love this quote because it’s true! When we take the time to make a space and a place for everything AND maintain that order, it not only saves us time, but it also lessens stress and improves our mental state. Who knew a little organization could do all that?
When you follow the rule of “a place for everything and everything in its place”, you spend less time stressing and rushing around and more time confident and calm when something last minute pops up. We know we can’t control and organize everything in this life, but we can control our own environment. Life is messy, but that doesn’t mean our personal space has to follow suit.
Ask yourself, “How organized am I now?”, and identify the areas in your life that feel chaotic and messy. This is an easy way to assess where you should start first. By making your environment more reliable, the more time you can focus on other aspects of life that aren’t as predictable.
And now we come back to the same question as we started with… What would you do with an extra hour in your day?
If you are like me and tend to be a Type-A personality, I’m sure you have 1,000 ways you could spend that hour. But what I’ve learned over the years is that amid all the productivity, there must be a time to rest and recuperate. The fact is self-care is productive and just as essential as all those other important tasks. It’s a proven fact that self-care helps manage your stress and anxiety, improves your overall happiness, and increases your productivity. It’s about giving your whole self what you need to function at your highest and happiest level.
Clutter will always make it more difficult to relax. A disorganized space signals to our brains that our work is never done, which cranks up that anxiety. So, once you have your chaos managed, how do you figure out what self-care methods work for you?
We like the “Power Hour” method discussed by The Blissful Mind. She suggests dedicating 20 minutes to your mind, 20 minutes to your body, and 20 minutes to your soul. Your Power Hour! Find 3 activities or exercises that help strengthen or stretch your mind, your body, and your soul. This can range from reading, doing a crossword puzzle, and going for a walk with a friend.
We love this method because it gives you structure as well as a little flexibility to really find what works for you. Write a list of things to try in each area and mix it up. By utilizing your Power Hour, you will lessen your stress and become more intentional with your day, your time, and your space.
Home organization and self care go hand in hand, and both are equally important. Setting intentional goals for yourself and your space is a great way to start caring for ourselves.
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