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Jun

How Clutter Causes You Stress

In the hustle and bustle of modern-day life, it can be hard to remain organized. After all, when life is going by in a blur, it can feel like the world is in a constant spinning state and we are just trying to keep some sort of equilibrium. The result of this craziness is that sometimes our homes become a breeding ground for clutter. At first glance, it may not seem to be a big deal to have clutter in your life, but the truth of the matter is that clutter can lead to increased stress and anxiety. When your home is supposed to be a sanctuary from everything, this can be a major problem.

How Does Clutter Lead to Stress and Anxiety?

You may be wondering how clutter can lead to stress and anxiety. It may seem that the piles of stuff in your home don’t really register as hot points for your current worries or troubles. Clutter is insidious in the sense that it can lead to stress and anxiety that you may not have even actively noticed. Some of the ways that clutter can lead to these feelings include:

  • Causing Time Crunches—Ask yourself how much of your day you spend looking for lost items. Have you ever been headed out the door, only to realize you don’t know where your keys are located? Do you ever get the urge to read a book that you know you have, but give up because you have no idea where it might be? Alone, these may be small annoying moments, but when you find yourself spending lots of time looking for lost items, it can lead to lots of stress.
  • Causing You Financial Headaches—Whether it is because you have misplaced your bill and garnered a late fee, or your pantry was too cluttered to see what you had, so you ended up buying more of something you had plenty of, clutter can lead to costing you money and financial stresses.
  • Causing You Disruptions in Your Life—Clutter can lead to stress and anxiety by interfering with things you want to do. Do you want to throw a dinner party, but dread trying to pull it together in time because of the clutter level? Have you ever gotten tired just walking into a room because you can’t look away from the mess? If you’ve ever experienced some mild anxiety about where to put something because of all the clutter that has accumulated, this may be an issue for you.

Organization Direct Can Help

Clutter doesn’t have to be a constant part of your life. Organization Direct can help. We offer solutions to help break the cycle of clutter and get your organized. Our team can assist you in getting all the areas of your home situated and free from excessive clutter. Some of the other services we offer include helping you make good decisions about what to keep, and what to throw away, removing donation items, setting you up with a To-Do list, and making sure that our services to you remain confidential. Contact us today at (540) 220-5912 to get a complete listing of all the services we offer.