Everyone wants a peaceful home. No one sets out to live in chaos. If you’ve lost a sense of peace in your home, there’s a good chance something is happening that simply needs to be assessed and remedied. There are a lot of reasons why homes become chaotic. Getting to the root cause and finding a solution can make all the difference.
Assessing your home, room by room, can help you determine what’s happening to steal your peace and keeping things chaotic. Life may be overwhelming, there could be a significant life change, or it could be that there are some functionality issues going on in your home that are making it hard to manage. It’s possible that one of these issues is at play-
- Lack of space for belongings
- Untidy spaces that need cleaning
- Too many items crammed in limited spaces
- Deferred maintenance issues (Things that are broken or neglected)
- Outdated spaces that need modernizing
Any one or a combination of these issues may be contributing to the overwhelm you feel. Use these steps to assess your home and look for the common issues so you can formulate a plan for correction.
Step 1. Review each room in your home. Take note of what you like about the room. Consider what you do not like.
Step 2. Consider the functionality of the room. Is there adequate storage? What storage solutions would help make the room more functional?
Step 3. Is everything in the room in working order? Does anything need repair or replacement?
Step 4. Assess the room for cleanliness. Does the room need a deep clean or purge? Are there unused or unnecessary items that should be removed?
Step 5. Consider the aesthetics. Does the room need updating or remodeling? What would you like to change?
Step 6. Formulate a plan for each room. Begin with cleaning, purging, organizing, and décor needs.
Making a mindful assessment of your home can help you overcome chaos and create the calm space that you want. Be honest about what works…and doesn’t in each room. Then begin to solve the problems specific to each space. Take things one room at a time so you aren’t overwhelmed. If you take your time and follow the steps your home will begin to feel much more peaceful and a better reflection of you and your family’s style.
