The Serene Home: Strategies for Living an Organized Life

A clean, peaceful home isn’t a fairytale; it’s a matter of mindset and commitment.

Don’t expect to get everything done in one day. Focus on one area of the house at a time, completing it to satisfaction so that you can check it off your list as a task well done. New Africa/Shutterstock

Take control of your surroundings. Organization is a must for getting more done with less stress and creating a happier life overall. It all starts with the home.

Your house doesn’t have to appear messy to be disorganized—hidden clutter can be even worse. Out of sight, out of mind will eventually creep out of the drawers and closets in which it’s hidden, often just minutes before friends or family arrive for a dinner party, leading to more clutter, chaos, procrastination, and ultimately, time-management issues.