Benefits of decluttering

Being disorganised is frustrating and it can stand in the way of better health and peace of mind.

A cluttered space has the potential to cause stress, impact productivity and make household chores much more difficult.

“Clutter can provide a constant visual cue that our lives are out of control,” motivational psychologist Eve Ash said.

“When we clean up and make organisational improvements, it can boost our energy and morale, and release tensions.”

Ms Ash offers some of the benefits of decluttering your home.

When we sort through our stacks of things and make decisions about what to keep or toss it boosts our confidence as decision makers and makes us feel productive.

When we feel overloaded, stressed and anxious one of the best remedies is to tackle our clutter, to help lessen the disarray and create order so we get back in control of what we can control.

Decluttering in Spring makes us feel good as the days are getting longer and we appreciate our home and work environment more when it is presentable and well organised.

The act of decluttering energises us to move forward on other issues in our lives. It may be one cupboard of cleaning products we sort through, a drawer in the bathroom, a bench top or a garage area. The pride of seeing that transformation is fun and addictive, and propels us to do more.

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