The Well-Being Science of Decluttering
Claiming control of your living environment offers far more than a beautiful new aesthetic to enjoy.
Most of us are blessed to own all we need and most of what we want as well. The problem is, we also end up holding onto much that we don't want or need, leaving our homes over-filled and often disorganised. Cupboards threaten to burst open, lofts, sheds and basements end up as convenient dumping grounds for things we don't know what else to do with and one in ten households now rents additional space in the form of commercial storage - all for items that we don't love or use regularly!
Your home is likely your biggest asset and should be worth far more to you than simply a giant storage container. Every room is precious real estate for you to live life - family time, relaxation, entertainment, hospitality, hobbies, rest, celebrations... If your possessions have taken over and are not allowing you to use your space for all these wonderful quality of life purposes, then its time to regain control and reclaim your happiness.
Most of us are blessed to own all we need and most of what we want as well. The problem is, we also end up holding onto much that we don't want or need, leaving our homes over-filled and often disorganised. Cupboards threaten to burst open, lofts, sheds and basements end up as convenient dumping grounds for things we don't know what else to do with and one in ten households now rents additional space in the form of commercial storage - all for items that we don't love or use regularly!
Your home is likely your biggest asset and should be worth far more to you than simply a giant storage container. Every room is precious real estate for you to live life - family time, relaxation, entertainment, hospitality, hobbies, rest, celebrations... If your possessions have taken over and are not allowing you to use your space for all these wonderful quality of life purposes, then its time to regain control and reclaim your happiness.
Simp-LESS-ity is the key |
Did you know?
Mess leads to stress - Just looking at situations you're not happy about results in a rise in cortisol, your stress hormone.
Mess is detrimental to your physical health - Long-term release and elevated levels of cortisol can cause or exacerbate serious health problems including cardiovascular diseases, eating disorders, menstrual problems, sexual dysfunction, skin and hair problems, permanent hair loss and gastrointestinal problems. Mess is detrimental to your mental health - Cortisol also affects your brain by blocking feel-good factors like serotonin and dopamine and is often a cause of anxiety, depression and even personality disorders. Mess prevents proper rest - Looking at mess causes your eyes to be unrestful, flitting here and there, unable to flow gently or stop and be calm. Mess creates negative emotions - People struggling with too much stuff and a chaotic home frequently report experiencing awful feelings of guilt, shame, low self-worth, fear, frustration, anxiety, defeat, hopelessness, depression and dread. Mess makes you feel tired and drained - all that work sorting and tidying (again!) that you need to do - but don't want to. Mess decreases your focus & mental activity - in a cluttered visual environment, multiple objects compete for your attention, leading to poor focus, increased distraction and lower productivity. Mess can even cause you to gain weight - Again, cortisol steps in and instructs your body to hold onto fat stores in case in these times of chaos and stress, you need extra resources to survive! Mess definitely becomes your enemy. |
You really want to eliminate both the mess and the stress! |
Fabulous Benefits of a Decluttered Home
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When you remember that it is more blessed to give than receive, you realise why decluttering feels so good! |