These words caught my attention while reading an article recently—a home maker’s cry for help
Continuous visual reminders of disorganization can create anxiety,
an inability to stay-on-task,
and it can even hinder our sleep. Need proof
A study revealed levels of stress hormone cortisol were higher in mother’s whose home environment was cluttered. Tidy homes have been found to be a determinant of physical health. Participants whose houses were cleaner were more active and had greater physical health.
Decluttering by throwing things away is even biblical, did you know? Ecclesiastes 3:6 reads there is “a time to keep and a time to cast away.” There is a time to restore order by organizing, repurposing, and/or by throwing things away for the sake of our mental health.
Here are {3} tips for restoring order in your home.
- Set a timer. Give your self a designated amount of time to begin a task. Once the timer goes off, celebrate your accomplishment, albeit small or big.
- Start in a place that will create the greatest difference—perhaps a high-traffic area (kitchen or living room).
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this quote, ‘Clutter is simply the result of delayed decisions.’ Make a decision. Assess what you actually need and use, and get rid of the rest.
To learn more about how clutter effects the brain and body, read the following: https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/clinical/what-does-clutter-do-to-your-brain-and-body?fbclid=IwAR0s7aNwzsVoQhgXLEN4omUNE9jVLRtvMN8WepYy7vv0F0TWnD9a-LHaBNw#:~:text=Clutter%20can%20affect%20our%20anxiety,other%20people%20decluttering%20their%20lives