If you’ve been putting off your spring cleaning, there are several reasons why you should declutter your home. From boosting your mental health to fattening your wallet, decluttering can do more good than you realize.
Declutter your home this Spring
When you declutter your home, you end up living in a house that’s easier to dust and vacuum. Even better, you also improve your mental health. Clutter causes anxiety and stress, even if you don’t realize it! What in the world am I talking about? Let’s explore why you absolutely must take time to declutter this spring (and, if needed, in every season).
Decluttering Boosts Confidence
Maybe you’re feeling a little down on yourself because you started too late on that summer body; or perhaps final school exams are making you doubt your abilities. No matter what tasks are at hand, a little confidence boost goes a long way in helping you achieve goals.
Decluttering boosts confidence because it allows you to use your problem-solving skills. You have to make quick decisions about what to throw out and where to put things; it can help you feel like you’ve got this life you have together.
Decluttering Gives Your Brain a Break
If you have been stressing about a problem at work or an issue with a partner, decluttering can be a great way to take a mental break from the problem. It allows you to think freely for a while; you may enter into a hyper-focused, meditative flow state where you have that “aha” moment allowing you to easily resolve the issue. It’s a perfect way to daydream while still being productive.
Decluttering Makes Your Life Easier
Besides the benefits decluttering offers your mental state, taking time to clean and organize spaces will undoubtedly make things easier in your daily life. Decluttering is especially useful if your morning routine is hectic. You don’t want to dig through an endless pile of old socks to find a matching pair or struggle to find the keys in the abyss that is your handbag. From your closet to your car, decluttering can shave a lot of time off of a morning routine. The result? Sleeping in or enjoying breakfast in peace.
Decluttering Can Earn You Money
You likely have many old things lying around you no longer use. From clothes to electronics, who knows how much money is sitting around your home or taking up space in your garage. If you’re looking to make some extra money, you can sell gold jewelry you no longer wear. Who knows how much valuable stuff you will find when you take time to declutter this spring!
Whether you need extra time or extra cash, decluttering can improve your life and give you back your space. Schedule out a day to get it all done at once, or take care of it one room at a time. After that, you can spend the warmer months enjoying your clutter-free home.
About the Writer: Lizzie Weakley is a freelance writer from Columbus, Ohio. In her free time, she enjoys the outdoors and walks in the park with her three-year-old husky, Snowball.
