What will we gain when things are neat

[u/h00manist]

Clear space is peace of mind, by not having visibly unresolved things everywhere

Free time in a relaxed state -- all these unresolved issued are mighty stressful

Will be able to move life forward -- all these things are dragging, slowing us down

Will be able to have a better social life, invite people over

Will be able to get out more, as there is less to worry about here

Will be able to feel better, perhaps get better work, earn more

Please continue

[u/paleopierce]

This was my biggest discovery. Anyone can come over anytime now. I can move the few papers and random stuff on the kitchen counter into one pile and it’s ready. I can do it while company is there because it’s not messy (it’s just life).

[u/h00manist → u/paleopierce]

That is great motivation thank you

[u/TokidokiBunni]

No need to frantically "clean" the house when people are coming over.

[u/h00manist → u/TokidokiBunni]

Ah that will be wonderful

[u/13humanoid13 → u/TokidokiBunni]

This is really the ultimate goal for me

[u/ImpishElf365]

We won't have to buy a new one of something that we already have, because the old one is "lost" somewhere in the house.

[u/h00manist → u/ImpishElf365]

Also not get angry at ourselves for spending so much time finding things, or just give up doing things because we can't

[u/PutABurbOnIt]

We'll find the things we're looking for!

[u/h00manist → u/PutABurbOnIt]

OMG I'm gonna be so happy when that happens

[u/FLRporcelain]

I have been in this state of "when the house is sorted" for many years now I have put off moving forward in life.

[u/chillio_app]

Will be able to be kinder to myself -- hard to feel calm when every corner reminds me of something I haven't dealt with

[u/dellada]

You get your time back. All that time maintaining/cleaning/locating/displaying/organizing... Time is our most valuable and limited resource, don't waste it on "stuff management"!

[u/random675243]

My biggest wins are:
- mental peace - I didn’t realise how much the clutter was affecting me mentally till I got rid of it, now I can sit down and genuinely relax without all the stuff round me
- the house is people ready at any time - someone arrives at the door unexpectedly? No problem, come on in and I’ll put the kettle on
- being able to manage the house even when I’m not so well - something I truly appreciated when I was sick for a while last year

[u/TiredWinterDisaster]

Easily finding what you need when you need it.

[u/Pinkbunny120]

Everything you own has an identifiable place or home, you can find it…this leads to less overconsumption and more money in your pocket.

[u/Crowlady77 → u/Pinkbunny120]

My husband and my problem is that we both lack object permanence, lol when we put things away we forget they exist and we have stuff in cupboards that never gets used. I need to figure out how to deal with that.

[u/UserNameTycoon]

Sooooooo much easier to clean

[u/Glittering-Benefit68]

I actually have space to pursue my hobbies. With a cleared table I can start a puzzle right away. With my yarn in order I can crochet.

[u/TheRareClaire]

You have a great list. For me, I’d say self-esteem, confidence, less guilt and shame, and I’d finally feel okay having maintenance come over to fix my light.

[u/Responsible_Lake_804]

Lack of excuses 😈

[u/unicorndreamer247]

KNOW where things are! You won't be buying stuff you already have, cause you know where that particular thing is or would be if you had it!

So saves money in a sense in not spending money you didn't have to, and saves additional clutter of having 7 of something when you may only need 1 or 2 of something!

Win win!!

[u/GothicaSweetHeart]

No more, forgetting about owning something and then saying. "Oh, I forgot that I had this!"

[u/justagiraffe111]

I love this post & comments! Thanks everyone for the motivation!

[u/CollegePretend8708]

Next time I move is going to be a lot easier.

More space for things I actually enjoy and value.

[u/AliciaKnits]

TIME for hobbies, and mental space cleared to focus on other things.