By Tag Clar Editorial
According to many, "real life begins after tidying up." This is a phrase heard from a Japanese expert in organization named Marie Kondo. She believes that letting go of unnecessary items can surprisingly affect a person's spirit and mind. Although the average European has about 10,000 items, most of these items are not practical in their daily life.
The Psychological Effects of Tidying Up
Items in our home are not just meaningless objects; they represent our lives. By organizing and deciding what should stay and what should be discarded, we can achieve mental peace. This not only creates space for new items but also opens up a new space for positive changes in life.
Moreover, tidying up teaches us how to make better decisions. Should you ask your boss for a raise? Are you ready to have children? These are questions that many of us face. By practicing tidying up, we can learn how to make decisions more easily and quickly.
Creating Harmony with the Environment
Feng Shui, an ancient Chinese science, teaches us how to achieve harmony through the design of our home. Karen Kingston, a well-known figure in this field, addresses this topic in her book titled "Feng Shui Against Everyday Clutter." She believes that by letting go of unnecessary items, we can gain more energy and thus better focus on the present moment.
Although from a psychological perspective, organization can have profound effects on our minds, it also helps us to be more efficient in our daily lives. When you know where everything is, you spend less time and energy searching.
