"I'd gotten used to this back-and-forth between completely clean or totally dirty - until I started to notice the effect it was having on my mood and productivity. When I recently read about Drew Barrymore's philosophy towards cleaning, it changed the way I think about why a clean home matters to me and it helped inspire me to create a consistent routine."
"In a recent interview with Real Simple, Barrymore revealed the lessons she hopes she's passing down to her two children, including her philosophy behind a clean space. "And I've taught them that if you clean up after yourself, you're going to have more calmness in your space. Your head is as messy as your room is. Someone said that to me, and it changed my life forever.""
A home that alternates between neatness and chaos can directly affect mood, stress, and work performance. Clean spaces produce greater happiness, improved concentration, and increased productivity for someone who works from home. Teaching children to clean up after themselves builds calmness and mental order, linking external clutter to internal clarity. The practice of tidying before starting the day—making the bed, preparing breakfast, cleaning the kitchen, and putting away stray items—creates routine and readiness for tasks. Cleaning provides mental quietude while persistent clutter undermines motivation and increases stress.
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