Why You Should Clear the Clutter to Improve Health and Wellness
We’ve all heard of Spring cleaning, but do you actually do it? Spring is the season that brings a new cycle of life and renewal which is why it’s the perfect time to clear out any clutter and disorganization in your home for the upcoming year.
Clearing out clutter shouldn’t just be a traditional task, but should be seen as something to do with intention. Seeing clutter in your home day in and day out can affect your mood and overall wellness. When you look around and see that stack of boxes that needs to be organized or that closet full of clothes you no longer wear or decorations you no longer love, it can make you feel like your home is not the sanctuary it should be. You should never dread looking around your home and your home should never make you feel a sense of negativity. If you get overwhelmed even by the idea of decluttering your home, set small projects by room or area. That way you can still clear the clutter without feeling obligated to do it all at once.
In addition to mental wellness, clutter in your home can also affect your physical health. According to a study conducted by Lenny Vartarian et al. (2017), people who had clutter in their home felt stressed which led them to make more unhealthy choices such as eating junk food to cope. When they felt their home was out of control, they kept the cycle going by eating more cookies and snacks in a disorganized environment.
Decluttering and organization should be a habit not just for making your home look good, but for overall health and wellness. When you clean out all things that no longer serve you or even just organize them, you will feel better about being in your home and it will improve your mental clarity. Remember, your home is a place of peace and revival so be intentional in creating your space.
References
Vartanian, L. R., Kernan, K. M., & Wansink, B. (2017). Clutter, chaos, and overconsumption: The role of mind-set in stressful and chaotic food environments. Environment and Behavior, 49(2), 215-223. doi:10.1177/0013916516628178