Clean out your life and find greater inner peace.

I recently read an article that had a great piece of advice. I'll paraphrase as best I can. The article reminded readers that in tumultuous times such as these, there are very few things that we can take control of in order to gain a sense of stability in our personal worlds. The primary - our home lives. Many people have been caught in the real estate market in less than pleasant situations because they have purchased more home than they can actually afford and more stuff. In general, many people are currently living beyond their means. In addition to the monthly stress of mortgage payments, the objects that fill the space inside the house can also add unnecessary stress and anxiety to your life. In short, most people simply have too much stuff! If you have a stressful career and you come home to a space that is cramped and lacks the relaxing and calm atmosphere needed to help you unwind, it's as if your home space is working against you! The frustration and anxiety that comes with a cluttered space can be overwhelming! After a long day at the office or on the job, the last thing anyone wants to do is come home and clean out an over-exhausted space.

There is just something about having credit card bills for items which crowd your space, (that you never enjoy because you physically cannot get to them) that can certainly dampen your spirit. It adds even more drama to an already dramatic day. The advice I learned from reading the article was this - clean out the excess clutter in your home and achieve a greater level of inner peace. You can easily free your space by simply tossing broken/unusable items in the trash and by packing up items that you have every honest intention of using, but just haven't - (face it, you probably never will so why not give someone the immediate opportunity to put those objects to good use)?

Of course, not all of us have homes stacked to the ceiling with clutter like the people on the television show "Clean House", however even a whole-hearted attempt at filling your car with items and dropping the items off at the local resale shop is a great start! A few good trips will make a complete difference in how you feel in your space. You will no longer need to hunt for items because after the clean up and reorganization, you will have a better grasp of where things are which equals time saved! In addition, you will not go to the store and purchase a third bottle of whatever because you couldn't locate the first two! That's a good example of money and time wasted. Once you have completely cleaned out your space, you will feel an immediate difference in how quickly you can relax and enjoy your time spent at home.

Most people I know enjoy staying in hotels because the space is clean and airy and everything is efficient and in its place. Yes, a hotel is temporary living and your home is lived in daily. There will always be laundry, dishes, and dust, but having the ability to quickly tackle these household chores will be easier since the excess is gone. Also, there are many of you that are very savvy with selling items on the internet. That is also a good way to get rid of excess items and make a profit to put towards those bills! The moral of this piece is this - once you have a good grasp on your personal life structure, you gain a greater sense of control in an otherwise "uncontrollable world". As a bonus, you can always look forward to retreating at the end of a grueling day at work. Take control of your space and gain a sense of stability and peace in your life. Why not start now?