Controlling current chaos through containers

Posted by samantha on Aug 12, 2014 in What I Think

One of my flaws happens to be how I handle stress. For those around me, it’s nothing new, and they just let me do my thing, but for those who don’t see me on a day-to-day routine, it might seem that I’m a little crazy.

When I am really stressed out, I tend to clean, organize, rearrange and create a new space. It’s controlling behavior, really. I find a way to control one thing in my life while the rest is chaotic and up in the air.

After my time at the DNJ ended, I went from one end of our home to the other reorganizing, moving furniture, and purging tons of stuff that had been taking up space. In the end I created a much more open, comfortable living space with less clutter, but in the middle of the whirlwind I’m sure my husband thought I had lost my mind

But this is how I handle change and stress. I’m sure any supervisor would think I’m wasting time, or get stressed that I’m not going to get something done, but this is actually not the case.

This is one reason I loved Sandee Suitt at the DNJ. She let me be my creative, somewhat kooky, self. When I was working on a big project, she new that I was going to come in and redo my inspiration board at least once, that I’d clear out my filing drawers, and that I would probably move my computer from once side of my desk to the other. When the deadline was quickly approaching, my new perspective and nervous energy was gone, and I was able to focus on the job at hand, knock it out, and deliver a product I was confident about.

Recently I was getting myself worked up about a new project for Grandaddy’s Farm. It’s one of the bigger contracts I’ve taken on so far, and I wanted to make sure it was perfect. Poor James! He came home from rehearsal and I had reorganized our bathroom with new baskets and containers.

I love containers. They are the best way to control clutter. I’m not partial to any particular type; at least I don’t think so. I love baskets, filing cabinets, trays, storage totes, and tables or dressers with drawers for me to fill with essentials. I guess you can see why I’m constantly cleaning out clutter.

Because that is my other flaw: crafting and collecting crafting supplies. But that’s a story for another day.