We tend to amass a lot of stuff throughout our lifetimes. While it can be tough to let rid of some of the bits and bobbles that we think we’ll need one day, the truth is that clutter can have a bad effect on your wellbeing.
You’re probably thinking: “My real estate agent recommended decluttering, but is it really self-care?”
Let’s go over the many ways in which decluttering your home can serve as a form of self-care.
Productivity Improves
Whether you work from home or have home improvement projects that need to be completed, working around the clutter can be a big hurdle that requires more focus to complete. Everyone here can relate, right? Although you might feel like putting off the task to another day, if the clutter isn’t addressed, you’ll keep procrastinating.
But if you clear the clutter from your home, you’ll be able to concentrate much better and get a lot more done.
Peaceful Personal Space
Ever enter a room full to the brim of stuff and feel an overwhelming urge to leave as quickly as possible? The same thing might happen to you when your home becomes cluttered. A clutter-free home is a peaceful environment, therefore decluttering it will make you appreciate being there more.
Cleaning Becomes Easier
The internet has become the first stop for many homebuyers, and high-quality photographs are essential to a quick sale. So when your realtor tells you the photographer is scheduled to stop by or that potential buyers are taking an interest in your property, you won’t have to worry about spending a lot of time cleaning. You’ll save yourself a ton of time and effort by keeping to a regular cleaning plan and reducing the amount of clutter that needs to be picked up.
Everything Has a Home
Admit it… How much time do you spend every day trying to find your keys? And how often do your children ask you to help them find a pair of shoes, their backpack, or their favorite toy?
That’s the thing about clutter; if things become bad enough, your kitchen counter or hallway closet may as well be a portal to another dimension because you’re never going to find it again. You won’t have to stress about that anymore once you’ve decluttered. Everything will have a home and be simple to find when needed.
Goodbye, Cluttered Minds
You can never truly find serenity if you fill your space with things that are unnecessary or don’t improve your life in some way (they don’t make you happy, you don’t use them, etc.). Your mind won’t be able to unwind, and it won’t be long until stress, depression, insomnia, and other symptoms start to consume your life.
There are a lot of different reasons why people gather items and allow clutter build up in their homes. A lifetime of collecting useless junk, though, will have a variety of adverse consequences on your life. The process of decluttering isn’t just vital when you’re trying to sell your house; it’s also good for your mental health!
