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The rise in popularity of cleaning, organising and decluttering media is hard to miss. TV shows on organising are popping up, tidying books are making bestseller lists and stores can’t keep up with demand for clear containers.
Whatever the driving force behind the movement, it’s hard to deny that it’s happening. And Australians are embracing the decluttering trend. But why does it feel so good?
For many people, living in a tidy home may contribute to a more regulated mental state with lower levels of stress hormones. But the actual state of the house has less impact on stress hormones than the homeowner’s opinion about the state of the house.
Why? Because just like every aspect of life, people are all unique. We enjoy different foods, listen to different music and have different tolerances for things – like visual clutter.
So, why does decluttering feel so good? The answer is it actually doesn’t feel good for everyone. For some, it does nothing. And for those with emotional attachments to their clutter, it may be quite stressful.
But for those who do enjoy a good cull – here’s why.
Performing acts of kindness for seven days may help boost happiness and well-being.
There have been some interesting studies on the health implications of mess:
Organising and tidying have been found to offer wellness and health benefits.
Anyone who has either tried to tackle the ‘problem wardrobe’ or completely embraced minimalism (with children, especially) knows that the process of decluttering can be draining and stressful. But the outcome can be glorious.
And it’s probably because of the reasons above. Outer order, completed to-do lists and a bit of physical activity seem to lead to inner calm.
Personal journeys are just that – personal. Unfortunately, there’s no proven way to convince someone to declutter their space. But what you can do is:
And besides, it’s thought that people with messy desks are more creative.
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Reviewed by the healthylife Advisory Board August 2021.