Attention: messy people who are not comfortable with their underwear mixed with class notes that read us.
Messy people also have good things
We all know someone (if we are reading this post, it may be ourselves) who swims in chaos like a little fish and leaves a visible trail of all the activities they have done during the day. If they dress or undress, there will be clothes and shoes scattered all over their room; if they shower, there will also be clothes in the bathroom and the products they have used will be out of place; when they cook, everything will be in the way and they will have used a huge amount of kitchen utensils; when they study, all the papers will be scattered as if a tornado had passed and if they change a plant pot, the floor will be full of dirt for a week. Science does not agree: there are studies that say that being messy
is fatal for our mood and others that say that
it is the best for health, creativity and even for finding a job. So, we have to momentarily set aside what the current study says and have a chat with ourselves. If we don't care about the mess and don't bother our loved ones, science proves us right, we are free, creative and wonderful and we don't have to change anything. On the other hand, if we live in anguish because papers accumulate, we feel bad when we look at our room, we constantly argue with our family or partner, deadlines are missed, and finding something at home becomes a treasure hunt, science also says that disorder is not good and here is a guide that will help us change the habits that harm us.
Why do we need to get organized?
Organization is not just an aesthetic issue. Being messy can have a negative impact on our daily life, whether at work, in studies when we try to have a
university eTitle or in our personal relationships. It is harder for us to find things, we waste time, and stress increases. But there is no need to worry; there are simple ways to start getting organized.
Start slowly: the first step towards order
For some of us, the mere thought of organizing something can be overwhelming. But here the key is to start slowly. We don't have to try to organize our entire life in one day. We can start with a drawer, a shelf, or a small workspace. As we see progress, we will feel more motivated to continue. As always, the problem for messy people is not organizing something punctually, but keeping it that way. That's why it's important to start organizing those things that we use the least to make sure that a large percentage of what surrounds us will stay in its place. Then, we will move on to what we use a little more and finally, we will organize the things we use daily, but to get there, we will have to have assumed solid order routines. We'll see it right away.
Use tools that facilitate organization for messy people
Currently, we have a wide variety of tools that can be really useful for messy people. From mobile applications to physical agendas, there are options for all tastes and needs. The important thing is to find what works for us and use it consistently.
Establish a daily routine
One of the keys to maintaining order in our lives is to establish a routine. We can start by planning our day and following that plan as much as possible. This includes setting specific times for household chores, study, work, and free time. If we have a well-defined schedule, it will be easier for us not to get distracted. Consistency will help us stay on the right path. Keep in mind that messy people prioritize other tasks, that is, we do not spend time organizing because we give more importance to whatever we want to do instead of giving it to the act of tidying up. This causes our work to accumulate and the time we will need to put things in order to increase until it reaches infinity, which means that the laziness we feel about doing it will also increase proportionally. The solution is simple: we have to overcome that laziness, prioritize daily order, and not let the mountain of clothes grow to become one of the most coveted eight-thousanders by climbers.
Seek support for messy people if necessary
We should not feel ashamed if we feel overwhelmed by the mess and want to ask for help. It can be a friend, a family member, or even a professional. Sometimes, an external perspective can offer us new ideas and motivate us to make the necessary changes.
Enjoy the process and celebrate achievements
Getting organized doesn't have to be a tedious and boring task. We can make it fun and enjoy the process. Okay, it's true, this is the typical motivational talk that no one believes because when we are messy, it is not precisely because we love folding shirts and arranging pans. Pots and their lids? pure fun ¬¬. Having to tidy up everything in our path instead of the other way around is unnatural for us, but our mental health and that of those around us depend on us internalizing some simple routines that even a dung beetle knows how to do, so we must make an effort. We will probably never enjoy arranging socks by colors and in different compartments of the drawer, but it will be easier if we do it with music, with a podcast, while chatting with a friend, or while watching our favorite series. What we will enjoy is the time we will save later when we don't have to spend 20 minutes looking for the clothes we want to wear every morning. Celebrating small achievements will motivate us to continue, so if we manage to have everything organized for a week, we will have to reward ourselves a little. Furthermore, if we manage not to be messy for a month and if we spend a year keeping things in their place, the work is done and we will no longer have to swim in chaos ever again: we can celebrate it in a big way. Remember that every small step counts and that the ultimate goal is to improve our quality of life.
