In this episode, Anita Yokota discusses how our living spaces impact our mental wellbeing and offers tips to organize and declutter our homes in a more intentional way. Some key points:

• Our homes can make us feel more secure, calm and organized which improves our mental health and relationships. Intentionally designing spaces to connect with ourselves and others can be therapeutic.
• Clutter and disorganization cause stress while too much perfection can make a space feel sterile. Aim for a balance that allows you to function well and connect with family.
• Natural light, proper lighting and aromatherapy can instantly uplift a space. Recessed lighting is an affordable option.
• Using the "ski slope method" of organizing in small, bite-sized chunks makes the task less overwhelming.
• Family photos and memories in a space can serve as visual cues to pause and appreciate ourselves and each other, improving communication.
• The "holding box" method helps people decide what to keep or toss by embracing ambivalence for a period of time to determine how an item could intentionally serve them.

More about Anita:
Anita Yokota is a therapist turned interior designer and author of the bestselling book, Home Therapy. With a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT), Anita spent 20 years and thousands of hours in the field counseling patients before realizing she craved a more creative path. "As a working mom, my emotional plate was full. I felt depleted and decided it was time for a change."

With an architect for a father and a real-estate mother, Anita knew interior design was her next calling. What started in her own home quickly expanded to design clients throughout Southern California and grew to include a contracting business with her husband. The pair live in Southern California with their three daughters.

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• Website: https://anitayokota.com/
• Instagram: @anitayokota

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