The home is a space where we append a lot of time. That means that the home has a large influence over the way we feel. Whether we like it or not, our surroundings can affect our mental and physical well-being in a number of ways. It is, therefore, important that we discover ways to change the home and create a space that enhances our well-being rather than detracts from it. To help you understand why here are a few ways clutter can affect your well-being.
Reduces Stress
Clutter causes stress. An overabundance of things filling drawers, wardrobes, cupboards, and surfaces, including the floor, when the problem gets out of hand, causes you to suffer from stress. Looking for something becomes troublesome, and you will get frustrated with this. So many objects in your eye line can simply overload your sensory system, and over time this grows and makes you feel more and more stressed. Decluttering removes all these things from your line of sight; this makes you feel less overcrowded and confused and can make the space feel more peaceful and relaxing.
It Helps you Move on
Having a lot of things in your home that remind you of the past is a surefire way of living there. No matter what the reminder, whether it is of good times, bad times, and all the rest in between, none of it is in the now, and all of it can hold you back and prevent you from living your life to the fullest now., Removing all these reminders is not a way of denying the past, it is a symbolic way of allowing yourself to live more in the present moment and enjoy your life as it is now. It is cutting that attachment and freeing up your mind to find things that you enjoy now. Living in the moment is where you have the most enjoyment and where you can elevate your mental health, and decluttering is a way of doing this.
It is Healthier
It is not healthy to have a cluttered home. It is not mentally healthy, nor is it physically healthy. A lot of clutter, and it is difficult to clean your home. Dust, pollen, mold, and mildew begins to accumulate. Objects become the perfect hide holes for rodents and other creepy crawlies. These animals will defecate, and when it dries, it can infect the air with all the other nasties. This can cause a range of respiratory illnesses for one. This is especially bad for children, who are more susceptible to these sorts of illnesses. Bad air can cause things like asthma and worse. So you need to remove objects that attract unwanted guests and keep the place tidy. Start by getting a box and going through drawers and cupboards. Throw away anything that is old, out of date, no longer relevant to your life. Drawers are generally the first things that get full, so hold your breath and start there. If you can do this, you can declutter your home and make it much healthier.
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