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Health Benefits of a Clean and Organized Home

The state of our home has a significant effect on the way we feel. When our living space is a mess, that usually indicates that we are not completely satisfied with our state of mind. Addressing such issues will significantly improve the quality of life and help us get rid of many bad habits. By optimizing the space and decluttering, we can enjoy many health benefits of a clean and organized home. We will get sick less, have more focus, be more productive, and be motivated to work on our well-being and personal improvement.

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10 Ways to Nurture Your Mental Health

Prioritizing your mental health can be difficult in a fast-moving world, but it's essential for personal wellness. Your mental condition defines how you experience and live each day. Therefore, it's important to set aside time for assessing your cognitive state. Unfortunately, this can be hard to tackle. So, here are ten ways to begin nurturing your mental health.

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Mikkie Mills

Mikkie Mills is a freelance writer who's passionate about health, fitness, organic cooking and eating, and yoga. When not writing she loves traveling, hiking, and cooking. Find more from Mikkie on Google+.

Mindful Monday: 3 Ways to Get Past a Struggle

“Strength and growth come only through continuous effort and struggle.” ~Napoleon Hill

Sometimes I wish that weren’t true.

I can accept that continuous effort is required to achieve something—it’s the idea that growth involves a degree of struggle that can sometimes sap my energy and make me want to take a nap rather than move forward.

If organizing ourselves and our time were easy, we would always be on time and never waste a second looking for anything.

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Andrew Mellen

Andrew Mellen is an organizational expert, public speaker, and the #1 best-selling author of Unstuff Your Life!

Andrew has helped tens of thousands of people worldwide to declutter and simplify their lives while regaining time for the things that matter.

A sought-after authority on organizing and productivity, Andrew's addressed audiences from The Great British Business Show to TEDx.

Corporate clients include American Express, Genentech, NetApp, Time, Inc., and the US Depts. of Education and Homeland Security.

The media has dubbed Andrew “The Most Organized Man in America.” He writes a featured column called “Ask The Organizer” in Real Simple. In addition, he has written for and/or appeared in: The Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, Oprah Magazine, America Now, The Lisa Oz Show, The Nate Berkus Show, Oprah & Friends, Martha Stewart Living Today, ABC, NBC, CBS, CW11, HGTV, DIY Network, LiveWell Network, KnowMoreTV, Better Homes & Gardens, Ladies' Home Journal, Woman's Day, Family Circle, USA Today, GQ, InStyle, All You, Tricycle: The Buddhist Review, Healthy UK, American Way, numerous trade and travel publications, and NPR.

He leads workshops and speaks internationally while maintaining a private practice working with clients ranging from Fortune 100 companies, trade associations, and non-profits to CEOs, award-winning filmmakers, and authors, as well as overwhelmed parents everywhere.

In 2013, Andrew founded Unstuff U®, the world's first completely virtual personal organization training center, offering classes, workshops, and other online resources for businesses and individuals.

Andrew is a member of the Experts Collective and serves on the faculty of the New York Open Center in New York City. He speaks frequently on the intersection of spirituality and organization at places including Omega Institute, San Francisco Zen Center, Tassajara, All Saints Church, JCC Manhattan, and the Center for Spiritual Enlightenment, among others.

Previously, Andrew was an award-winning playwright, actor, producer, and director and the former Artistic Director of Alice B. Theater (Seattle), DC Arts Center (Washington, DC), and Shuttle Theater Company (New York). He is a contributing author to Yes Is the Answer: (And Other Prog-Rock Tales).

Andrew lives by his motto: More Love, Less Stuff!®

Find him on the web at andrewmellen.com.

Mindful Monday - Pressure and Hellen Keller

“Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement.” ~ Helen Keller

How optimistic are you? Are you a glass half-full or glass half-empty kind of person?

When you wake up in the morning, are you generally hopeful about the day’s outcome or dreading something awful happening? Is that based on fact or story?