Having a place for everything is the key to staying organized.

“When you can’t find things, you can feel frustrated, angry, and unproductive,” says Kelli Ellis, an Orange County, California psychologist who’s appeared on TLC’s Clean Sweep television show. Dr. Ellis suggests families and individuals take a hard look at disorganized hot spots and begin to simplify the overstock. While some of this will involve tossing unnecessary items, most of the clutter simply needs a designated place to be stored that offers easy accessibility.

While the chaos can be irritating, there’s actually scientific research that shows the effects of disorganization can cause you to become both physically and emotionally ill. Clutter can also limit our brain’s ability to process information clearly. The result is a constant feeling of distraction and irritability. Simply stated, our brain functions better and we are more pleasant to be around in an uncluttered environment.

Having a place for everything is the key to feeling comfortable in your space.

Piles of “stuff” compete for your attention in this same way a small child does. Sure, you might be able to focus a little, for short periods, but you are still very aware that there is a screaming child (or pile of clothing) pestering you for your attention. This type of annoyance wears down your mental resources and you’re likely to become frustrated pretty quickly. How long have you looked at board games, books and shoes stacked in various corners and wished them into a permanent location that didn’t impede family traffic? Probably every time you enter the room! Our avoidance response is strong, especially when the task seems overwhelming.

The first step to a healthy, peaceful environment is taking control of your clutter.

There are many systems and tools that will immediately improve the functionality of your life and improve your emotional peacefulness. Storage solutions are available for every project type and budget.

In fact, these solutions can be designed specifically for you based on your exact storage space available and the type of storage you need. KC Custom Closets and Storage is eager to help you create a peaceful and functional home through a variety of complete storage systems that we tailor to your space and budget.