Creating an Organized and Inspiring Home For Better Wellbeing In Midlife

Life after Kids with Drs. Brooke and Lynne

In Life after Kids, we talk a lot about who we want to be and what goals and desires we have for ourselves now that the kids are grown. Have you ever stopped to consider that your home environment can play an important role in achieving your goals because your environment impacts your emotional health, how you manage stress, and how you think and process. In this episode of Life after Kids, we’re discussing the importance of creating a beautiful and organized home environment and how it impacts our emotional wellbeing and stress levels. We also share personal experiences of decluttering and organizing our own homes, and offer practical tips for getting started.

Keep in mind that when we declutter our homes, in a way, we’re also decluttering our minds, the two are that interconnected. If the thought of decluttering and organizing your home feels overwhelming, don’t get stressed! That’s not the point of this conversation. Instead, maybe consider hiring a professional organizer or designer, or even a high school or local college student to help you part time. Learn more by listening to this week’s full episode of Life after Kids, and remember, your life is a reflection of your surroundings!
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Timestamp Summary
| 0:00:50 | The importance of environment in emotional health and stress management
| 0:01:58 | The connection between decluttering the home and decluttering the mind
| 0:02:35 | The therapeutic benefits of cleaning and organizing the home
| 0:03:40 | Creating an inspiring and aspirational environment
| 0:05:07 | The emotional process of letting go and clearing space
| 0:06:14 | Different perspectives on attachment to things
| 0:07:45 | Overcoming the overwhelming feeling of decluttering
| 0:09:29 | Making decluttering fun and rewarding for others
| 0:10:13 | Setting time limits for decluttering sessions
| 0:10:38 | Saturday cleaning routine
| 0:11:28 | Letting go of unnecessary items
| 0:12:20 | Buying inexpensive storage containers
| 0:13:35 | Dollar stores for affordable containers
| 0:14:02 | Organizing spaces with baskets
| 0:15:00 | Being intentional about what you bring into your home
| 0:16:02 | Saving money by knowing what you have
| 0:17:26 | Hiring a professional organizer if needed
| 0:18:10 | Turning organizing into a business opportunity
| 0:20:13 | Creating an inspiring and calming environment
| 0:21:21 | Importance of creating an inspiring environment for better health
| 0:23:18 | Clean and organized home can save lives and improve health
| 0:24:31 | Bringing nature into the home improves air quality
| 0:25:10 | Clutter and dust can negatively impact air quality and health
| 0:27:17 | Starting with the external environment can improve emotional well-being
| 0:28:14 | Start sma

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Making tomorrow even better than today,
Dr. Brooke and Dr. Lynne
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