Janet Fishman, J.D. is the president & CEO of HOPE Organizers, Inc. and is a member of the California.com Recommended Business Program, which highlights only the best businesses in the Golden State. To be featured, each business must be highly regarded, have a unique California story, and make a positive impact in their community.
People seem to instinctively know that they need to be organized. While some may not be able to define the benefits of organizing or why it’s important, they can feel the desire to tidy up in their bodies, their brains, and their souls. A lack of order can manifest in unexplained angst or nagging stress and lead to negative messages from within or from another person. When left unchecked, it can feel overwhelming, as if all your responsibilities—from work and family life to taking care of the household and yourself—crash in on you, leaving you unsure of where to start or how to get more organized.
Eating right, exercising regularly, and sleeping well are generally understood as pillars to better health, but many people ignore the fact that being organized and living in a clean space can lead to a clear mind. Vacations a few times a year might help you relax in the short-term, but if you regularly have a scattered space, you will constantly live a scattered life. This habit is unhealthy, can carry over into every aspect of your life—affecting your career, relationships, and well-being—and can be passed down to future generations. Alternatively, having an organized home and office offers peace of mind, allowing you to think clearly and function efficiently.