If you find yourself constantly tired and weary, then perhaps you have to take a look around. Chances are if you see mess everywhere, then it’s probably one of the reasons why you feel so drained.
The truth is, clutter has a way of zapping your energy. And if you tend to overlook the dirt and the mess, then you’re dealing with a lot more emotional and mental fatigue.
Read more as we are going to dive into the draining effects of clutter on your life and how you can turn things around and start enjoying your life again!
Physical Clutter
A messy home can be a potential energy zapper. Clutter creates an unwanted distraction and you’ll start to feel out of place.
Moreover, a stacked room causes your eyes to continuously scan all around the place which gives a small room for your eyes to rest.
This can make you feel overwhelmed. When there’s a lot to look at or sort through, it’s hard to know where to start.
In short, the entire scene can exhaust your mind and your body.
In addition, a disorganized house carries a lot of visual reminders of all the chores you need to do. And the mere thought of cleaning is actually taxing.
Mental Clutter
The draining effects of clutter also affect your mental well-being. It consumes your ability to think practically and productively.
This can make you feel overwhelmed. When theres a lot to look at or sort through, it’s hard to know where to start.
So How To Deal With Clutter And Put Energy Back Into Your Life?
When you are overloaded with thoughts of unfinished tasks at home or at the office, your mind is constantly distracted.
Here are some ways you can deal with the physical mess around your house:
- Throw things away you don’t need.
- Keep donation boxes or bags in a few areas around the house to make decluttering easier.
- Return things to their place right away.
And some practical ways of dealing with mental clutter:
- Having a packed schedule is very common, but be efficient with your time and schedule. Don’t overload yourself so you don’t have time to control the clutter.
- Make a simplified “To-Do” list.
- Say ‘No’ to tasks that are not productive and do not bring you joy so you can only focus only on the tasks that really matter!
That’s the whole reason why we’re trying to get organized right??
Talk soon,
Clutterless Home Solutions
