We all know how clutter can build up in our homes during the long winter months. Now that spring has sprung, it’s a great time to give your home or work space a good spring cleaning.

Did you know that decluttering can benefit your health? According to the Mayo Clinic, studies show that decluttering can help you reduce anxiety, improve your sleep, and make you happier. You can feel the positive effects immediately.

Reduce anxiety. Anxiety and clutter can go hand in hand. Your brain can become easily overwhelmed when surrounded by excess and disorganization. If you are feeling anxious about your cluttered space, try this: start with baby steps. Pick one untidy but relatively small area – maybe your desk or your shoe closet – and tackle that first. Saying goodbye to clutter can restore a sense of order to your day.

Improve your sleep. A bedroom should be a place of rest, relaxation and revitalization, but clutter can get in the way. Even when your eyes are closed, your mind is still processing external stimuli that can prevent you from winding down. Try this little trick to help put your mind at rest and improve your sleep: before you hit the hay, clear those unread books and electronic devices off your bedside table.

Be happier. Taking the time to spring-clean and declutter could make you happier. Studies show that the act of decluttering provides a feeling of satisfaction and that being organized plays a role in maintaining personal happiness and boosting creativity and productivity.
 

Beat the clutter

No matter what your approach is to achieving a clutter-free space, the health benefits are worth it. Decluttering can positively change your mental health, decrease stress levels and increase productivity. It’s easier than you think. Get started today!