Why should I get organized
City dwellers often attribute their clutter to the lack of space. However, it is usually the lack of organization, rather than the lack of space that is the real culprit.
Why? Because...
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We buy tons of shelves and cupboards, but our things either don't fit or there is a lot of wasted space in between each level of shelving.
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We copy the gorgeous closet designs from decor magazines but realize that they are not practical for all the clothing accessories that we want to put into it.
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We come home with fancy storage containers from the shops, but find out that they are a chore to use.
Is having clutter really a big deal? Isn't it possible to live with the proverbial "organized mess/ chaos"?
The high cost of clutter
So stop putting up with poor storage design. Lose the clutter, get organized and get back your time, money and health.
Spurred for action but don't know where to start?
Sources:
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http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=85890
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US Department of Energy
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J. J. McCorvey, “The Real Consequences of Office Clutter”, Inc. Magazine, 29 Jan 2010 (http://www.inc.com/articles/2010/01/disorganized-office-space.html)
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Number of survey respondents reporting these situations as a result of them not eliminating clutter.
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Calculated based on Singapore’s 2011 per capita income, IMF
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The average increase in stress hormone in men and women reported in “No Place Like Home: Home Tours Correlate With Daily Patterns of Mood and Cortisol”, Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin 36(1) P71-81, © 2010 by the Society for Personality and Social Psychology, Inc.
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Peter Walsh, “Does This Clutter Make My Butt Look Fat?”, Free Press 2008