Welcome to Creating a Joyful Home Series. You’re about to begin taking action to create the joyful peaceful home you’ve longed for in just a short time. That’s something to get excited about, isn’t it?
There are a lot of reasons why homes fall into chaos. Sometimes life changes get in the way and disrupt the systems we have in place. Other times we don’t have systems in place, to begin with, and fly by the seat of our pants. Let’s look at the 3 main reasons homes become chaotic.
3 Reasons Homes Become Chaotic
No one sets out to have a chaotic home. Given their preference, most people would choose a home that runs efficiently, with plenty of room for everyone to live in peace and harmony. Somehow, that’s not always the case. Sure, there are moments when everything has a place, and everything is in its place but then there are moments when everything seems to be in chaos. Why is that?
Life has a way of ever-changing. There are seasons when life’s easy and things tend to flow and then there are times when life feels overwhelming and everything feels hard. That’s usually the time our homes suffer and before long, the place we were meant to refresh and relax becomes an added source of stress.
There are plenty of reasons why your home may be in chaos, some of the typical reasons are:
Significant Life Changes Create Chaos
Life is supposed to be a series of changes. Nothing ever stays the same for long. Some changes are welcome, like a new baby, while others may be unwelcome like losing a job. Whether for better or worse, changes can affect the joy and peace in your home. When you experience a significant life change it can feel like your home takes the brunt of it. You may not have the time or energy to stay on top of things and before you know it, things feel out of control.
What To Do About It
If you are experiencing a significant change in life, be kind to yourself. Consider getting some outside help if needed. Allow friends and family to support you. If you know you are going to experience an interruption, plan ahead. Making meals that freeze or scheduling someone to come and assist you with household chores, running errands, or shuttling kids can help keep your home in order.
Illnesses and Injuries Can Disrupt Peaceful Homes
Being sick or injured is tough! It is also tough if you are being a caregiver for someone who is sick or injured. It takes time to heal or to support someone who is healing. You may be completely unable to manage the needs of your home at the same time. That means things can fall into chaos quickly. From piles of laundry to unpaid bills, many things get put on the back burner.
What To Do About It
Your health means more than your to-do list. It’s ok to focus on your healing or supporting someone else while they recover. Once healing has happened, you can tackle the laundry and the power bill. Do what must be done and modify what isn’t a top priority. Enlist family and friends whenever possible to help out. Most people want to be part of your support system when you face an illness or injury.
Overwhelm Happens In and Out of the Home
Overwhelm is a chief reason people feel chaotic at home. Whether it’s work-related or something else, overwhelm can chip away at your peace and joy. When you feel in over your head it’s hard to pay close attention to the efficiency of your home. Until things feel more in control, it may be hard to find peace at home. That’s normal.
What To Do About It
If you are overwhelmed, it might be a good idea to take things slow. You may need to lower your standards for a time and focus on one or two small things you can do each day to keep the peace in your home. One day that could look like takeout and paper plates and another day it might look like gathering for a family meal with your loved ones making deep connections.
There are a lot of reasons why homes become chaotic. For the most part, many are temporary and require small adjustments to work them out. Be kind to yourself and assess what you, your family, and your home need to keep the peace so you can refresh and relax even when things aren’t going the way you’d like.
In the next few weeks, you’ll begin to better understand why homes tend to feel chaotic and what you can do to bring them back into a peaceful joyful place for you and your loved ones. Some of the things you can expect to learn-
How to assess your home and make it more peaceful
Online resources that create peaceful joyful homes
How to use your calendar to schedule a peaceful home
Time-saving tips for joyful mornings
If the minimalist lifestyle might be right for you
That’s a whole lot of ways to create a joyful home!
If you’ve got the desire, you can have the joyful home you and your family deserve. All you may need is a little know-how and some time to implement some new ideas. Before you know it, your home will become the peaceful haven you’ve always wanted.
Our homes are so much more than walls and a roof. They are a reflection of the people who live there. Joyful homes tend to have some important things in common. Things like-
Healthy family dynamics
Décor that reflects the family’s style
Systems for chores and maintenance
While no two homes run the same, there are some tried and true tips and tricks that help homes run smoothly and make them a healthy and happy place for everyone. Getting a handle on clutter, organization, and maintenance goes a long way, but so do special touches like creating traditions and making memories.
I know you’re going to be thrilled with the way your home feels after you’ve experienced first-hand the simple things you can do to control the chaos and create the peace you want inside your home. Check your inbox for an email linking you to the newest post in the challenge. Be sure to follow along.
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