Was one of your spring goals to lose some quarantine weight or get healthier? Or maybe simply to get more organized during spring cleaning? If so, we’ve got great news — decluttering your home can not only help you become organized, but may help you shed a few pounds, lower your stress levels and improve your overall health as well!
First, a cluttered or disorganized space simply makes it harder to find what you need, and more likely to misplace your keys or important papers — causing stress and wasting time. Studies have also discovered that simply being exposed to a chaotic or messy environment makes you more likely to overeat sweet or fatty foods, which can result in weight gain. Other research has found that if you think your home environment stressful, you’re more likely to feel depressed and to have higher levels of cortisol, a stress hormone that is linked to a higher risk of poor health.
That’s the bad news. The good is that making some small changes to declutter your home can make it more organized and more peaceful, decreasing stress and improving your overall health. The accompanying infographic, The Organization Diet: Cut the Clutter & Improve Your Life, presents proven, practical tips will help you streamline your home. Give the “organization diet” a try. Chances are you’ll shed not only unnecessary clutter but stress and extra pounds as well, setting the stage for better overall physical and mental health.
Graphic created by Closet Works.
