Psychologist Sherrie Bourg Carter explains that “clutter can play a significant role in how we feel about our homes, our workplaces, and ourselves. Messy homes and workspaces leave us feeling anxious, helpless, and overwhelmed. Yet, rarely is clutter recognized as a significant source of stress in our lives.”
And as we know, stress and anxiety lead to sleepless nights.
As Carter states, it is not just our homes. Our workspace and ourselves should be a clutter-free zone as well in order to live in peace and sleep in a healthy environment. So what does clutter-free living look like? It is the opposite of sighing when you walk into your home or office. It is the opposite of feeling in the pit of your stomach an overwhelming urge to move or throw it all out. With some practical simple tips, you can begin a life in a clutter-free environment.
By surrounding your home and workplace with items you cherish that bring meaning and importance, it motivates you to keep a decluttered life. A decluttered life brings simplicity and simplicity brings relaxation. I think you get where this is going: by decluttering you are clearing the mind of the visible baggage surrounding your life.
Getting organized is not done alone. Your partner or spouse and children are important factors to keep in mind when decluttering. It doesn’t mean everyone is on board at the beginning since decluttering takes a lot of work, but in the dead of winter, it is the perfect place to begin. Look at magazines and post some pictures of serene, calming spaces. This is what you can aspire to as a family unit.
