SPENDING more time at home over the past 12 to 18 months may have had you notice the previously unacknowledged, accumulated clutter in your home, perhaps even attempted to tackle some of it. If you have already begun the decluttering process – well done you! There’s a fair chance that in doing so, you may have noticed the psychological benefits.
Having a cluttered home can be the cause of much stress within the family unit, so a good decluttering can also be hugely beneficial in reducing relationship and family tension.
Decluttering and getting organised in the home, is equally as much about the mental and emotional benefits as it is about the physical.
Whilst perhaps a little daunting initially, decluttering can be super energizing. When you shift yourself into getting-things-done mode, you’re likely to find that you feel energized enough to start ticking other things off your to-do list.
Cleaning and organising are also known factors in helping to reduce anxiety. When things feel out of order, it can make us feel scattered and anxious, creating order can help to relieve that anxiety. A clean environment provides a clarity of mind that allows new thoughts and new energy to flow.
