Unexpected Benefits of Closet Organization
Introduction
POV: You wake every morning, enjoy a nice cup of coffee, brush your teeth, then head over to your closet to pick out clothes and set the tone for the day.
When you open up your closet, you begin sifting through clothes you haven’t worn in years, that no longer offer the same excitement they once did, and likely some you’ve never worn before (and maybe never will)!
Sound like your closet? Keep reading!
Before we get into the benefits of having an organized closet, I want you to imagine for a second that your brain runs on a rechargeable battery. At the start of each day your brain starts at 100%, and every decision you make throughout the day takes away a percentage from your battery life.
With that being said, when you have a disorganized or cluttered closet, you’ve likely already started your day by losing about 10% of that battery life without realizing it!
Okay, now let’s get into some of the unexpected benefits of closet organization that will bring all of this full circle!
Benefit #1: Improved Mental Clarity
Organizing your closet improves mental clarity and leads to…
- Reduced decision fatigue (especially if you visit your closet multiple times a day)
- Fewer items to sort through makes outfit choices easier
- Easier decisions throughout the day leave more mental energy for other tasks
Benefit #2: Improved Sense of Control
Zen space, zen life! Gain control in your life with an organized closet:
- A well-organized space gives a feeling of control and accomplishment
- Combats the chaos of everyday life, making you feel more in charge of your environment
- Once your closet is organized, it becomes much easier to maintain. Keeping things in order will become a regular habit rather than a daunting task
Benefit #3: Sustainable Living
A clean closet is good for you, and for the world around you:
- Cleaning out your closet means parting ways with items that no longer serve you, which contributes to a more sustainable lifestyle
- Decluttering allows you to donate items to those in need or gives the opportunity to recycle them properly, which in turn reduces the overall environmental impact through waste reduction
- Helping others gain access to nice/affordable clothing options (while also sharing the joy that you once had with them!)
Conclusion
Although there are countless benefits to organization in all areas, closets are one of those spaces that many of us struggle to keep intact because of how often they’re visited.
The more you truly understand the deeper benefits of organizing that go beyond just aesthetics, the easier it is to recognize the impact these seemingly “insignificant” areas have on your daily life – mentally and physically!
Happy organizing! 🙂