5 Good Reasons To Declutter

In today’s consumerist world, it’s easy to accumulate unnecessary clutter in your home that leaves you feeling distracted, stressed out and even anxious. If this sounds like you, perhaps it’s time to reorganise and get rid of all that extra stuff.

​Decluttering can feel time-consuming and exhausting but it’s well worth it! To prove our point, we’ve put together a list of our top five reasons why you should tidy and declutter your home and life. ​

1. Mess causes stress. 
Studies have shown that the more stuff you have, the more stress you experience. This is particularly true for women who are more prone to high cortisol (stress hormone) as a response to excess clutter.

​Perhaps this is because, as women, we tend to associate an untidy home with personal failure, inevitably drumming up feelings of guilt and anxiety.

​​On top of this, messy environments signal to your brain that your work is never done, opening you up to feelings of anxiety and helplessness. Although the thought of decluttering your space can seem daunting, research shows that the less time spent dealing with your belongings, the more relaxed you will be.

So, putting in the effort today can help you become more happy, calm and relaxed in the future. 

​2. Clutter in the home is clutter in the mind. 
Have you ever found that having a messy desk makes it harder to get stuff done? This is because your brain has a hard time differentiating between what is clutter and what is actually important.

The result?

We don’t know where to start so we end up doing nothing at all.

These feelings of being overwhelmed not only make you less capable of effectively processing information, but also make you more prone to frustration.

Research shows that decluttering your work and living spaces makes it easier for your brain to focus as you no longer have clutter competing for your attention. By surrounding yourself with order and tidiness, you’re more likely to have a productive and focused mind. 

​3. It wastes your time.

This one is simple; the less clutter you have lying around, the less time you’ll spend cleaning. In fact, studies show that getting rid of clutter reduces household cleaning by a whopping 40%.

Plus, when every item has a purpose and a place in your home, you’ll be able to avoid countless time-wasting tasks such as searching for your keys, or sifting through an endless wardrobe of clothes you no longer wear.

Reduce your possessions and you’ll quickly notice how much more efficient and manageable your daily routine becomes, without the usual snags that trip you up along the way. 

​4. Flex your decision-making muscles. ​

In decluttering your space, try to be as selective as possible, choosing wisely to keep only the most important and necessary items.

Deciding which things to keep and which things to get rid of is a great opportunity to practise your decision-making skills. A skill that will serve you well in all aspects of your life. 

​5. Clutter is unhealthy.

Do you have old clothes hanging in the back of the closet, or discarded toys in the corner of the garage?

Items you no longer use are quite literally collecting dust and making your space unhealthier. Junk items make it more difficult to clean, inevitably leading to a build-up of dirt and dust that directly affects air quality in your home.

​A thorough spring clean (regardless of the time of year) will purify the air you breathe, impacting your physical and mental wellbeing. 

Now you know why it is important, it's time to take action. Would you like me to tell you about the easy way to start decluttering your life and surroundings, then grab our free Declutter Challenge and start today. It only  takes 10min a day.

Imagine your life away  from stresses and frustration to happy and in control. Download your declutter worksheet here.

Shine on!

Hanna x