When we were young, our mothers constantly nagged us to maintain a clean and orderly room. They told us that cleanliness was the key to comfort and self-discipline, insisting that we pick those socks up off the floor and store our shoes in their proper place. We were forbidden to go out at night with friends until our rooms were picked up and, as punishment for not cleaning up soon, the dishes were done. Moments of despise came and went as we thought, "Why does it matter? Can't I just close the door?"
As adults, most of us come to terms with the issue of cleanliness and realize that our mothers were probably right. We keep our homes as neat and clean as we can and are generally quite successful. There are, of course, some slip-ups. For the most part we make an effort to keep things clean.
Cleanliness and orderliness in the home, however, have more benefits than keeping guests comfortable, us organized and bugs out. They are also tied to the issue of home security and safety at home.
First and foremost, the maintaining of a neat and orderly home allows us to concentrate on other things and leave more peacefully in general. In the middle of a mess, it is often more difficult to function and pay attention to the smaller things in life. Though it may seem like a strange suggestion, a disordered home prevents us from noticing other things. We may be so distracted that we forget to set home alarm systems, forego locking doors, fail to note the stranger lurking outside, etc. Having things in their place helps us to notice when something is not in its place and makes us more likely be able to find out why.
A cluttered and dirty home can also be hazardous to our physical well being. Shoes strewn about the floor can lead to a stubbed toe or a broken hip should someone slip and fall. Sharp objects like glass or metal can cause serious cuts. Even the simplest things like spilled water can cause a nasty fall if the floor is a little slippery. Picking up helps us to avoid such problems above all because it allows us to notice them in the first place.
Cleanliness affects more than our physical well-being - it influences our mental well-being as well. The home is meant to be a haven, a place of tranquility and relaxation. It is the place we go to wind down after a long day, to do whatever it is we need whenever we want. A cluttered and dirty home, however, affects us negatively and prevents us from distressing completely.
It may just be time to take mom's advice and make a real effort to keep our houses and apartments neat and orderly. Not only will we feel better, but also we'll be better. Home security really does involve many things, including order.
As adults, most of us come to terms with the issue of cleanliness and realize that our mothers were probably right. We keep our homes as neat and clean as we can and are generally quite successful. There are, of course, some slip-ups. For the most part we make an effort to keep things clean.
Cleanliness and orderliness in the home, however, have more benefits than keeping guests comfortable, us organized and bugs out. They are also tied to the issue of home security and safety at home.
First and foremost, the maintaining of a neat and orderly home allows us to concentrate on other things and leave more peacefully in general. In the middle of a mess, it is often more difficult to function and pay attention to the smaller things in life. Though it may seem like a strange suggestion, a disordered home prevents us from noticing other things. We may be so distracted that we forget to set home alarm systems, forego locking doors, fail to note the stranger lurking outside, etc. Having things in their place helps us to notice when something is not in its place and makes us more likely be able to find out why.
A cluttered and dirty home can also be hazardous to our physical well being. Shoes strewn about the floor can lead to a stubbed toe or a broken hip should someone slip and fall. Sharp objects like glass or metal can cause serious cuts. Even the simplest things like spilled water can cause a nasty fall if the floor is a little slippery. Picking up helps us to avoid such problems above all because it allows us to notice them in the first place.
Cleanliness affects more than our physical well-being - it influences our mental well-being as well. The home is meant to be a haven, a place of tranquility and relaxation. It is the place we go to wind down after a long day, to do whatever it is we need whenever we want. A cluttered and dirty home, however, affects us negatively and prevents us from distressing completely.
It may just be time to take mom's advice and make a real effort to keep our houses and apartments neat and orderly. Not only will we feel better, but also we'll be better. Home security really does involve many things, including order.
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