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Have you ever found yourself avoiding work by tidying up your desk, cleaning your room, doing laundry, or mopping the floor —doing anything but the task?
This project came from my personal habit of keeping everything around me organized and clean. Housework became my hobby and everyday to-do list. It went further when I would put everything aside and do the housework first.
So this project is an opportunity for me to research, reflect, express, and visualize my feelings, thoughts, and myself.
Home organizing is the process of arranging and structuring the items and
* Arranging furniture and items to make the best use of available space.
* Labeling and Categorizing: Creating labels and systems so items are stored in a consistent and logical manner.
Maintaining Organization:
* Developing habits and routines to keep the space tidy over time.
Marie Kondo is a Japanese organizing consultant, author, and TV show host best known for her "KonMari" method of tidying.
This method focuses on keeping items that ‘spark joy’ and discarding those that don’t, while expressing gratitude for items before letting them go.
Her approach has influenced how people think about organization and minimalism, emphasizing mindfulness and intentionality in managing belongings.
1. Tidy by Category, Not Location
2. Keep Only What Sparks Joy
3. Commit to Tidying Up Completely
4. Visualize Your Ideal Lifestyle
5. Respect Your Belongings
6. Folding Techniques
7. Mindfulness and Gratitude
Marie Kondo’s method emphasizes organizing in a specific order because it helps build momentum, reduce overwhelm, and make the process more effective. Here’s why the order matters:
1. Start with Easier Categories
Clothes come first because they’re generally less emotionally charged, making it easier to make decisions. This helps build confidence and decision-making skills before tackling more difficult items like sentimental belongings.
2. Gradual Emotional Preparation
The order progresses from practical to deeply personal (clothes, books, papers, miscellaneous, and sentimental). This allows you to develop a sense of what sparks joy before handling items with strong emotional attachments.
3. Clearer Vision of Joy
By starting with simpler categories, you refine your understanding of what truly sparks joy. This clarity helps you make better decisions as you move through more challenging categories.
4. Efficiency and Less Overwhelm
Focusing on one category at a time avoids scattering items across the house. It keeps the process organized and prevents burnout or confusion.
5. Comprehensive Results
Following the order ensures nothing is missed. It creates a systematic process that touches every part of your home, leading to long-lasting tidiness and transformation.
But why does home organizing matter? Is it just an action of being Perfectionist or OCD?
Perfectionism and home organizing are often intertwined because perfectionists may strive for an idealized version of order in their living spaces. While this can lead to beautifully organized homes, it can also cause stress, procrastination, or an inability to maintain organization if the pursuit of perfection becomes overwhelming.
1. Perfectionism in Home Organizing
* High Standards: Perfectionists often set extremely high standards for their space, wanting everything to look flawless and function perfectly.
* All-or-Nothing Mentality: They may feel that organizing isn’t worth doing unless it can be done perfectly, leading to procrastination or unfinished tasks.
* Focus on Details: Perfectionists may get stuck on small aspects, like the exact alignment of items, rather than the overall functionality of the space.
2. Benefits of Perfectionism in Organizing
* Aesthetic Results: Their attention to detail often results in beautifully arranged spaces that are visually pleasing.
* Thoroughness: Perfectionists are likely to carefully consider what to keep or discard, leading to a more curated and intentional home.
3. Challenges for Perfectionists
* Overwhelm: The fear of not doing it ‘right’ can make the process daunting, delaying the start or completion of organizing projects.
* Time-Consuming: Perfectionists might spend excessive time on tasks, such as rearranging items repeatedly to achieve an ideal layout.
* Inflexibility: A rigid focus on perfection can make it difficult to adapt to practical needs or accept ‘good enough‘ solutions.
* Emotional Strain: They might feel frustration, guilt, or disappointment if their space doesn’t meet their idealized vision.
3. Positive Effects of Organizing for People with OCD
Organizing can sometimes provide a sense of control and reduce stress for individuals with OCD. However, if the behavior becomes excessive or compulsive, it may require intervention.
4. Potential Challenges
Organizing might escalate into compulsive rituals that worsen OCD symptoms. The need for perfection or fear of making mistakes can make decluttering overwhelming.
5. How to Approach Organizing with OCD
* Mindfulness: Incorporate strategies like the KonMari method, which encourages intentionality and focuses on joy rather than perfection.
* Balance: Aim for functionality and comfort rather than rigid order.
No, it is not being Perfectionist or OCD because it doesn’t stress me out. It doesn’t give me negative mentality
On the other hand, it keeps me energized and productive.
I frequently tidy my room because I was not ready get my work done.
is the sense of fulfillment and motivation derived from completing small, productive tasks, such as organizing a personal space or accomplishing minor goals
* Focuses on celebrating small wins that contribute to a sense of achievement
* Builds self-confidence and fosters motivation to tackle larger and more challenging goals.
* Encourages individuals to take ownership of their environment and decisions
Stress reduction
* Promotes a sense of order and control, lead to lower stress levels
Better sleep
* Clean sheets and making our bed are associated with better sleep
* Waking up in an organized room can also start the day positively Increased Productivity
* Decluttering allows the brain to focus on tasks one at a time, improving concentration and overall mental state Endorphin Release
* The physical activity of cleaning can release endorphins, being pain and stress relievers and enhance overall well-being
A project to demonstrate and promote the transformative power of a tidy, organized environment on an individual's productivity, mental well-being, and overall success, ultimately inspiring viewers to take action and improve their own spaces.
* It addresses a common struggle: the overwhelming feeling of being unproductive and unmotivated
* Inspire change and promote a different perspective for the daily struggles of maintaining a tidy and clean space.
* Aims to show that tidying is not just a chore, but a strategic step for self-improvement
* Surrealism 3D / Shortfilm
* Show the process of self-improvement from first to last
* Display the scene with common struggle so audiences feel related to work
The phrase ‘I need to clean my room first so that I can focus on my work’ is a common refrain that many people use as a form of procrastination. This phenomenon is often referred to as ‘productive procrastination.’
Productive procrastination is doing something valuable and productive but not the task we should focus on. In ‘The Art of Procrastination: A Guide to Effective Dawdling, Lollygagging, and Postponing,’ John Perry defines that avoiding more critical responsibilities allows individuals to feel busy and accomplished, even without focusing on their primary tasks.
However, even though it may sound like an excuse to slack off, having a good environment truly impacts work efficiency. Regarding ‘Outer Order, Inner Calm’ by Gretchen Rubin, the author emphasizes how decluttering can lead to greater mental clarity and peace. A tidy space creates a sense of control, relieving stress and improving concentration. That’s why many people find that taking a break to organize their environment ultimately enhances their ability to return to work with renewed focus.
In the book The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, Marie Kondo states, ‘It’s not just about organizing the house, but about transforming into someone who is genuinely organized.’ Organizing the house brings order to past life experiences and prepares for the next stage. It means that we are simultaneously managing our thoughts when organizing a space.
