March/April 2024 HAWAII PARENT 107 found that living in a cluttered space can create a subtle, constant sense of stress that impacts mood and self-esteem. Professional organizers often see firsthand the evidence of mental health benefits as a result of clients decluttering and cleaning their home. They typically experience less stress and anxiety, more inner peace, a boost in self-confidence, and improved health habits like more restful sleep. Parents who want to get organized face some unique challenges. How many times have you asked your kids to clean up the mess in their bedroom or playroom, only to find them doing something else entirely? They get frustrated because we’re constantly nagging them, and we get frustrated because their rooms are never clean. Managing your children’s schedule and stuff - as well as your own - isn’t easy.
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