Drew Barrymore's Calming Home Mantra for Her Family

Drew Barrymore finds that organizing her living space is a method for mental clarity.

Life Lessons from Drew Barrymore

During a conversation with Real Simple on Wednesday, Barrymore detailed what she hopes to impart to her daughters, whom she co-parents with former spouse Will Kopelman.

Besides emphasizing the significance of kindness, Barrymore encourages her children to understand the importance of environmental care.

She shares that cleaning up after themselves contributes to a serene atmosphere, explaining, 'Your surroundings mirror your mind's state. A friend once mentioned this to me, and it transformed my perspective entirely,' she shared with Real Simple.

The Charming Appeal of Disorder

While a bit of chaos might be endearing and part of its charm, eventually, it needs attention, she notes.

Reflecting on her daughters' differing habits, Barrymore admitted, 'One is more organized than I could ever hope to be, while the other tends to be quite disorderly. It hit me when someone reminded me of my own messy childhood days. I realized I was judging her by the standards of someone twice her age!'

Promoting Therapy as a Norm

The television host is also set on making therapy a normal part of her daughters' lives.

She expressed the belief that personal development is linked to happiness and healthy friendships, reinforcing that everyone needs tools to navigate life, emphasizing the importance of seeking assistance.

For Barrymore, therapy is as regular and acceptable as working out.

She explains, 'I frame therapy as naturally accepted as physical exercise. No one bats an eye when someone heads to the gym; yet, therapy can still carry unnecessary stigma. I might have a lot of cellulite, but my mental health keeps me from despair,' she quipped.

Finding Calm Through Decluttering

Psychologist Dawn Potter indicates that tidying up can offer a sense of control and achievement, which aids in stress reduction, according to the Cleveland Clinic.

However, expert Dr. Daniel Levitin has noted that for some, methods like the popular KonMari can inadvertently cause anxiety, explained to Business Insider back in 2019.

'To some, the comfort comes from maintaining items, like a seldom-used hammer, just in case of future need,' Levitin said.