Declutter and Refresh Your Spaces

Environmental wellness goes beyond recycling, it’s about creating a tone of harmony in your surroundings. A clean, organized space can boost your mood and productivity while also helping you start off with a fresh slate.

Here are some steps to get you started:

1. Declutter Your Space: Start small by making a list of the various rooms and prioritize which ones have the biggest impact on you to the least. Determine when you will tackle each one and then go room by room, identifying items to keep, donate, or discard.

2. Organize Essentials: Use bins, labels, or shelves to create order in frequently used areas. No need to break the bank head to places like the Dollar Store, Five and Below, and Walmart for some inexpensive finds to organize your space.

3. Refresh Your Décor and Scents: Consider how each room makes you feel and add small, uplifting touches like plants, new throw pillows, artwork, or lighting to the space. Whether you like candles, essential oils, plug-ins, or boiling some spices on the stove find a scent that’s fulfilling to you and adjust the aroma in the space to cultivate peace of mind.

4. Donate Responsibly: Once you’ve determined your keep, discard, and donate piles, give gently used items to charities or local shelters that may be of use to someone else. One person's trash may very well be another person’s treasure.

5. Set Cleaning Routines: Now that your space is set to where you want it to be, don’t let that hard work and effort go to waste. Create a daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning schedule or list to maintain a tidy environment that will support your productivity and positivity.

6. Evaluate Workspaces: Expanding beyond your home space, consider resetting your workspace whether it be in an office, cubicle, locker, or automobile space. Rearrange your items for better ergonomics, get rid of trash and items not serving you for less clutter, and incorporate some essential oil or scents for smaller spaces to increase your mood.

7. Incorporate Nature: If feasible bring in natural elements like fresh flowers or succulents and try to spend time outdoors daily. You can also use faux plants and nature-themed photos and take time to listen to nature-themed meditations and music if the outdoor weather is not up to your liking.

In short, a well-organized environment can help you foster clarity, creativity, and peace of mind. Which we could all use from time to time.