Good Morning!
I'm cleaning and decluttering my room and clearing space for a new bed and desk so I'm not going to take much of your time this morning. We met Carolyn and her husband Robert back on Jan. 8th so please welcome her back with a very interesting topic. Take it away Carolyn...
Colors, shapes, images, technology, wires galore; sounds, flashing lights and so much more!
In the last couple of years, families have had to adapt to new lifestyles and squeeze more functions into an already crowded space. The results are unfortunately, causing additional stress and anxiety for the dwellers. Due to a lack of sensory overload awareness— an omnipresent malady of modernity, spaces tend to be over-filled with over-stimulation, some apparent, some subliminal. For children, chaotic spaces are no better than eating jellybeans all day long and expecting them to do well in life without good basic nutrition. So, what’s the solution? Where and how does one start? Where does one seek refuge from ‘stuff’ when it’s everywhere?
The first thing is learning what colors, shapes, textures, scents, and sounds, are soothing and which are irritating or distracting. These principles apply to interior space as they do to what we wear; after all, we are portable environments. The second is knowing that starting the day— starts the night before; meaning that setting up bedrooms correctly is essential to overall wellness. There may be great ideas floating around, yet they rarely check all the boxes needed to provide sensory health. Rooms should be practical, attractive, healthy, and nurturing.
Signs of sensory overload may include trouble focusing, lack of productivity while learning and working. Agitation prevents relaxation, enjoyment, and proper digestion during meals, playing and winding down for better sleep. Being well rested in healthy, balanced spaces enhances our lives.
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Thank you so much, Carolyn for sharing your insight on over stimulation. Certainly timely since, as I mentioned in my opening paragraph, I am decluttering, cleaning and getting new furniture for my bedroom which also serves as my office.
Wishing you and Robert much luck and God's blessings in your many endeavors.
Hope you enjoyed Carolyn's visit today, friends and that you'll check back weekly for more great authors and their books on Saturday Spotlight and Wednesday Words with Friends.
Until next time, take care and God bless.
PamT
8 comments:
Thanks for sharing. I like my space organized. When something is not right I can't focus. D.
A very interesting post. Thanks for sharing with us, Carolyn.
Good advice for someone like me who tends to collect clutter!
Carolyn,
I agree that the pandemic has caused sensory overload to a large extent. I find myself watching too much television and spending too much time on the computer. Clutter is another factor.
Pleased the content is of value. Even becoming aware that sensory overload exists, is a huge step in the right direction. Playing while decluttering really works!
I'm a de-clutterer from way back. I feel more relaxed if things are - less really.
Fascinating topic. Sounds like an interesting read. Best wishes!
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