Feeling anxious and stressed out is never a good feeling. Sometimes a clean and organized home can do wonders. This blog takes a look at the impact of cleaning on mental health and how it can be incorporated into your life.
Clutter can contribute to depression. A study showed that persons who lived in cluttered and dirty living spaces were more likely to be fatigued and depressed than those who lived in a more clean and organized space. Research also showed that women who lived in messy homes had higher levels of cortisol.
When your place is cluttered, it can become incredibly difficult to focus on your tasks or complete your work effectively. Mess and clutter is also directly linked to negative emotions such as irritability and confusion. By cleaning, you can create a more relaxing environment for yourself and reduce anxiety and worry.
Cleaning can help you gain a sense of control over your environment and this can cause you to be more calm and relaxed.
You can incorporate cleaning into your life by starting small. Do just a little each day instead of doing large amounts at a time. As time progresses, your environment will be much cleaner and less stressful!
Think about setting a timer and see how much you can get done within the time frame set. You can even use a time-blocking method (for eg. set aside 20 or 30 minutes and start with one area of your house or one task before moving on to another).
Use these simple tips and see how it can make a big change in your day-to-day life!
