Research from the Universities of Princeton and Texas-Austin state that the order that surrounds us is directly related to our well-being. This is so because, as various studies have stated, the human brain has natural mechanisms that order the information it receives in order to be more efficient. When the environment is “disordered” (environmental noise, light pollution…), it affects these processes, which is why turning our house into an orderly space favors the home as a space to heal the body and mind.
When we talk about order, we are not only referring to the physical space but also to a lifestyle. In this sense, schedules and routines are good allies. Natural light and harmonic sounds favor, among other things, sleep and, as you already know, sleeping well is essential for our well-being.
In messy environments, the (bad) habit of snacking between meals is exacerbated, stress hormones, cortisol and adrenaline are activated, while an orderly house favors good decision-making (and this is supported by different studies).
What is the Japanese 5S method?
From Japan come many decorative currents and philosophies that have a lot to do with order and organization. In addition to the known feng shithere is also the system dan sha ri to order your house. But before the end of the year we recommend you apply the 5S method to maintain order at home. These are five steps that we must follow and that, in addition to keeping our home in perfect condition, also helps us to keep our minds at peace.
Eiri (classification): Start by freeing up space in your home. To do this, classify your belongings into different groups: store, keep close at hand, donate or throw away. Do you need help making decisions when classifying? Ask yourself whether or not what you have in your hands has any use or purpose in your life.
Seito (order): It’s time to put everything in its place. Everything that you are not going to get rid of, you will have to keep it (if it is not for daily use) or put it in its place, in plain sight, if they are objects of your daily life. In short, the frequency with which you use each object will define its space.
Six (cleaning): Create a daily cleaning routine, including good ventilation. The Japanese philosophy, cleanliness is synonymous with the elimination of ballasts and simplified life.
Seiketsu (standardization): maintain order on a day-to-day basis. It will be easier for you if you standardize tasks, for example, by day of the week. You can also do it weekly or monthly. This routine will help you gain time that you can invest in yourself, your well-being and that of your family.
Shitsuke (constancy): All of the above will not generate any benefit if you are not constant and commit yourself, above all, to tidying up tasks in the short, medium and long term.
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