But what happens when our safe haven becomes so cluttered that the sounds of laughter can't be heard over all the visual chaos?
Your eye starts twitchin' and you have no more capacity to enjoy your "reasons" for keeping all the mementos. Your soul starts to feel heavy, too.
That clutter is actually taking up more than real estate. It's taking up valuable mental space where peace, relaxation and enjoyment could be.
Disorganized homes can affect your mood, productivity, relaxation, energy, spirit, attitude and rest. The disarray can start detracting from the essence of what makes it actually feel like home.
I know it's not always as simple as tossing a stack of mail or whittling the closet down to a few less outfits.
Whether it's emotional pain, a demanding schedule, a debilitating ailment or simply a lack of time, there's a valid reason why you haven't been able to address the clutter.