190 - The Cost of Clutter & Disorganization

<p class= "m_-3595028745553952448bard-text-block m_-3595028745553952448style-scope"> In this week’s podcast, I take a look at the cost of clutter and disorganization in our lives.</p> <p class= "m_-3595028745553952448bard-text-block m_-3595028745553952448style-scope"> I think we all know that there is a cost benefit to leading a more organized life, but did you know that it’s not just a financial benefit?</p> <p class= "m_-3595028745553952448bard-text-block m_-3595028745553952448style-scope"> A disorganized and chaotic life can bear many costs… let's look at the different costs that disorganization causes in our lives and the steps that you can take to make a difference.</p> <p class= "m_-3595028745553952448bard-text-block m_-3595028745553952448style-scope"> <strong class= "m_-3595028745553952448bard-text-block m_-3595028745553952448style-scope"> 1. Financial Cost</strong></p> <p class= "m_-3595028745553952448bard-text-block m_-3595028745553952448style-scope"> Buying twice, losing things, items getting ruined, misplacing coupons that eventually expire… I don’t think anyone would argue that there is a not a financial cost benefit to being more organized.</p> <p class= "m_-3595028745553952448bard-text-block m_-3595028745553952448style-scope"> <strong class= "m_-3595028745553952448bard-text-block m_-3595028745553952448style-scope"> 2. Mental Cost</strong></p> <p class= "m_-3595028745553952448bard-text-block m_-3595028745553952448style-scope"> It can be mentally draining trying to remember all of the things that we are responsible for… getting the laundry started, doing the dishes, getting the kids ready for various activities, etc.</p> <p class= "m_-3595028745553952448bard-text-block m_-3595028745553952448style-scope"> We are constantly trying to remember and stay on top of things. The <span class="aBn" tabindex="0" data-term= "goog_536658012"><span class= "aQJ">Sunday</span></span> Basket™ is a HUGE help here. Personally, I like to make notes and jot down ideas all through the week and then go through them all toge