The suffocating effects of clutter can be as painful as a hard copy of the Encyclopedia Britannica—all 134.4 pounds—falling on your head from an overstuffed bookshelf. Ouch.
A few reasons to manage the clutter and assure your physical health.
● Heads up.Avoid injuries from falling items, as well as slips and falls on cascading papers and overflowing boxes.
● DOA.
An unkempt, disorganized office could be a turn-off to clients and render your business prospecting dead-on-arrival.
● Clean sweep.
When my office is clutter-free, it encourages me to keep it clean and organized. Now I’ve got to stick to that.
● Achoo.
Eliminate serious allergies from dust mites and mold hiding out in clutter.
● A germ of truth.
Stay clear of bacteria and viruses carried by creepy crawlies and mice droppings found in clutter.
● The heat is on.
Avoid property loss caused by fires from combustible materials including: stacked papers, files, cardboard file boxes and rubbish near space heaters, faulty electrical equipment and furnaces. If you suspect electrical issues, contact your electrician.
● I Get Around.
A clean office allows for better mobility.
● Maid for you.
I find it incredibly helpful to hire a maid. Just remove everything off the floor and place in fresh, clean boxes. (Don’t fall for the theory that you must clean before the cleaning crew.) You should now be able to see the floor! ready for mopping and waxing and dancing with glee.
● Get more Zzz’s.
Frustration from disorganization can affect your ability to sleep and deplete your energy.
● Let’s Get Physical, Physical.
Think of cleaning as exercise: lifting boxes, hauling trash, and jumping for joy at the results.
It pays to get rid of clutter. Not only will you have your office and home back, you could be safer, healthier and maybe wealthier—that’s a win, win and win! Join with your neighbors to organize a yard sale (a great social event), consign at your local thrift shop, and receive hefty tax deductions from worthy charities like Salvation Army.
