Published by Lukas W at August 29, 2020 We’ve all had clutter around our home at one time or another, but did you know that it impacts your mental health negatively? Well, it’s true! One of the most common effects of clutter is feeling stressed. According to VeryWell Mind, they said the following: “A cluttered home, rather than a haven from stress, is a big stressor in itself and intensifies the frustration and exhaustion that an already-stressed person feels.” Not only does clutter make you feel more stressed, but in an article written by Psychology Today, they shared some facts as to why a mess can leave you feeling overwhelmed: “Clutter bombards our minds with excessive stimuli (visual, olfactory, tactile), causing our senses to work overtime on stimuli that aren’t necessary or important.” “Clutter makes it more difficult to relax, both physically and mentally. “Clutter creates feelings of guilt (“I should be more organized”) and embarrassment, especially when […]