What kind of activities do you do in your living room?
Or better yet, what would you love to be doing there instead?
The living room is our room of the month in the Chaos to Calm Organizing Community. I want to talk about it here because I do something a little different when it comes to “organizing a room.”
As I help clients make sense of their clutter, I’ve realized that there’s often a connection between cluttered items and the spaces they’re in.
This might be a connection to a previous chapter of our lives. Or people we love. It might
ignite feelings of joy for the things we did, or regret for things we didn’t do.
The stack of books in the corner or memorabilia under our bed from a past relationship, often
tells us the story of where we have been or wanted to be.
But the rooms of our home also contain a special meaning.
Each room of your home connects to a different area of your life. Often the areas that are most cluttered, highlight an
area of our life that is out of balance. And the spaces that are most organized showcase the
parts of our lives that are most thriving.
Ok…now, back to the living room. The living room is often a space for fun, leisure, community,
and (in some cases) family time. These are all connected to a sense of joy and belonging.
When clutter fills the Living Room, it may be a red flag, highlighting that the fun, leisure, and
community engagement areas of our lives may be a bit out of balance.
Instead of beating ourselves up about the clutter, we need to get curious.
And ask ourselves if, perhaps, the clutter is doing something for us. Maybe the cluttered items are
reminding us of something important. Or, it might be helping to distract us from something
uncomfortable.
Maybe you can relate?
When life goes a bit differently than you expect, it’s normal to find yourself “adding things” to
distract yourself, or infuse the space with something that feels more pleasurable to you
(crafts, projects, books, memorabilia, etc).
The good news is…
You can absolutely create a space where you thrive, especially in the life you have now.
What is the clutter in your living room telling you? And how can you face the truth
behind that clutter…while being gentle with yourself as you create a space you love?
Check out this video exploring the clutter in your living room. You’ll discover how solving the
clutter in your living room is not simply about organizing or rearranging your furniture.
It will help you get a clear understanding of the clutter in your living room. You’ll also learn
the 3 key questions you need to ask yourself about your clutter in every room. The answers
will help you create a blueprint for the experiences you want to have in your spaces.
Here’s to doing more living in your living room!
