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Do you waste a lot of time looking for items that somehow get “misplaced” in your home or office? The following information may help you declutter!
Nashville, Ark. –Do you waste a lot of time looking for items that somehow get “misplaced” in your home or office? Do you feel you do not have enough storage space? Does your lack of organization cause you stress? If so, now is the time to take charge and declutter your environment.
Many people, as they approach their mid-life years, take stock of where they have been and where the future may lead them. Fifty years or more of living gives people many opportunities to buy and inherit a wide range of stuff!
The dictionary defines “clutter” as “to litter or pile in a disordered state”. Whether piled, jammed into a closet, or spread about on a surface or the floor, research shows disorganization and clutter can cause negative stress. Have you ever felt a release of stress after cleaning the garage or a closet? People who do not accumulate “stuff” lead more simplified lives.
Clutter can be classified into the following categories:
Disorganization, not lack of space, is the cause of clutter in most homes. Many people do not have a strong skill for organization. In this case, you may need to ask for help from a friend or family member who has the skills to help you get started.
Organizing and getting rid of things my result in less housework and more time for you and your family which can reduce stress levels as well as improve family communications.
Keep in mind that life does have a time limit. A sad story is of a woman’s family who, after she died, rented two trash bins and cleared out her entire home in one day. Stuff is valuable to some people only if they can use it. Family members may not place the same value on your stuff as you do partly because they do not have the same emotional “tie” to it.
To help you get started downsizing or decluttering, ask yourself these questions:
If you answer “yes” to those questions, it may be time to get organized. Start in one area. Tackle that area before moving on. Consider putting aside those items that you know someone in your family would cherish. Gift the item when family and friends gather for the upcoming holidays. As you get organized, remember to recycle and donate your discarded items. There are many organizations that can benefit from your donations.
For more information on managing stress or organizing important paperwork, contact the Howard County Cooperative Extension Service at 870-845-7517 or visit our office located on the second floor of the courthouse. The information for this article was adapted from a similar article from University of Florida Extension.
Try this tasty side dish with your favorite South-of-the-Border casserole or meal. It is easy to prepare and uses fresh ingredients!
1 Tablespoon olive oil
½ red onion, diced
1 bell pepper, seeded and diced
2 cups frozen corn, thawed
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
½ teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 lime, juiced
2 Tablespoons fresh cilantro
Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium, high heat. Add onion, peppers, corn, and seasonings to the skillet and sauté for 3 minutes. Add beans and continue to cook, about 3 more minutes. Add lime juice and remove from heat. Season to taste with salt and pepper and add chopped cilantro.
Yield: 4 servings
Nutrition Information: 243 calories, 11 g protein, 42 g carbohydrate, 5 g fat, 364 mg sodium, 11 g fiber
By Jean Ince County Extension Agent - Staff ChairThe Cooperative Extension ServiceU of A System Division of Agriculture
Media Contact: Jean Ince County Extension Agent - Staff Chair U of A Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service 421 N. Main St, Nashville AR 71852 (870) 845-7517 jince@uada.edu
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