Things are changing

I have noticed some unexpected benefits of my new organizing ways. First, it seems to take less time to clean the house. I used to waste a lot of time moving piles of papers and books from one place to another. I am still far from done with the downsizing, but the living areas are actually pretty pleasant at this point. I've made rules for my husband (and me) about how long mail and other papers can sit in a spot before they have to be put somewhere else. It makes me realize how much negative energy I felt just looking at all of the clutter!

I saved the best benefit for last. I have become more organized in every area of my life as a result of getting rid of stuff and rearranging other stuff. I am on time a lot more than I was a year ago, my clothes get ironed or mended quicker than they did. I think it was a real mental strain to live that way! I am beginning to see the correlation of all types of "order." Is it any wonder that mental illness is defined in terms of "disorders?"