HOW CLUTTER IS CREATING STRESS IN YOUR LIFE (AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT)

Ever feel like your home is mentally exhausting you? That might not be in your head. Studies show that clutter increases cortisol, the stress hormone, making you feel more anxious and overwhelmed. If your home is a constant source of frustration, it’s time to take control.

How Clutter Affects Your Brain

🔹 Clutter triggers stress and anxiety by overwhelming the brain with too many stimuli.
🔹 A messy home can lead to decision fatigue, making even simple choices exhausting.
🔹 Studies show that people with cluttered spaces have trouble sleeping due to elevated stress levels.

Signs That Clutter is Affecting You

🚩 You struggle to focus on tasks
🚩 You feel overwhelmed in your own home
🚩 You avoid having guests over because of the mess
🚩 You constantly lose things

How to Break Free from Clutter

The good news? Clutter isn’t permanent—you just need a strategy.

✔ Start Small: Pick one space to declutter today—just a single shelf or drawer
✔ Set a Timer: Work in 10-15 minute bursts so it doesn’t feel overwhelming
✔ The 5-Minute Rule: If it takes less than 5 minutes to put away, do it now
✔ The 20/20 Rule: If an item costs less than $20 and can be replaced in under 20 minutes, let it go

Clutter may feel overwhelming, but tackling it one step at a time will make a huge difference in how you feel every day.

What’s the first space you’d like to declutter?

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