Physical and mental health safety considerations and our top 5 KonMari Tidying Tools to help you and your family declutter while social distancing and working from home. If you’re listening to us today it is highly likely you’re inside your home, working from home, social distancing or even self-quarantined. If tidying falls on your to-do list during this time, we designed this episode just for you. Today we’re going to review physical and mental health safety considerations and our top 5 KonMari Tidying Tools to help you and your family put decluttering your home behind you so you can shift 100% of your focus on navigating this challenging season. We want to hear from you. Tell us your burning tidying questions or share stories about how KonMari has impacted your life. Head over to Apple podcasts to subscribe and review the show, which helps us reach others along their tidying journeys. To extend your tidying experience, you can join the Spark Joy Club! Visit sparkjoypodcast.com and click “Join the Club” to become a member of the Spark Joy Community or join us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. In this episode, you’ll learn about: Center for Disease Control safety tips Here is what you can do to keep yourself and others safe: • Wash your hands frequently with warm water for 20 seconds • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth • Stay home when you are sick • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces • Be prepared if your child’s school or childcare facility is temporarily dismissed or for potential changes at your workplace • Remember to take additional precautions for those at highest risk, particularly older adults and those who have severe underlying health conditions • Periodically check your regular prescription drugs to ensure a continuous supply in your home The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has a checklist for individuals and families to help get your home ready for what’s to come. The list includes tips like: • Check in with your neighbors, especially the older or physically challenged, to see what their plan will be. • Keep surfaces disinfected. • Gather emergency and community phone numbers and emails so that you can stay in touch. • Choose a room in your house that can be used to separate sick household members from others. During a pandemic it’s important to store a two week supply of water and food and periodically check your regular prescription drugs to ensure a continuous supply in your home. For details visit ready.gov ***Keep in mind that the most up to date information may be found via your local government websites. Here are a few suggestions that may help with your emotional well-being: • The phone and FaceTime are social distancing friendly! You could do a group chat with Skype or Zoom. This is a great way to check in with your older relatives. • Check whether you are more irritable with the people who share your home. This is very likely to happen when you combine stress, uncertainty and boredom. Forgive yourself and much as others. • It’s ok to check into your social media accounts and little more than usual to stay current on the news, but avoid 24/7 news watching if possible. • Volunteer! If you are symptom free, you could offer to pick up things from the store for your neighbors or even set up a phone-calling tree to make sure everyone in your social circle is doing ok. • Take a walk! Taking a walk can be a great way to relieve stress and get some fresh air. Just remember to practice social distancing during your stroll. • Don’t forget the basics. Try to maintain as much of a schedule as possible, even though things have changed. Getting dressed, making your bed and maintaini