Declutter and get healthy

Decluttering your house can have a positive impact on your life. As your house is your habitat. It is your personal space where you live in. Did you already know that decluttering your house is good for your health? In this blog you will find five health benefits when you start to declutter. 

According the Cambridge dictionary, decluttering is ‘the activity of removing things you do not need from a place, in order to make it more pleasant and more useful’. Humans are used to collect things, as in the past it was necessary to survive. 

But nowadays we collect too many things. That’s not good for your own wallet, but also not for the environment. If you want to buy something new, ask yourself first if you really need it. Because in most of the cases, you don’t need it. Check your house first and see how many stuff you already have. 

Take small steps 

I know, the thought of decluttering can overwhelm you. Where do I have to start? How do I know what to keep and what to get rid of? What if I don’t see it anymore? All these thoughts will occur in your mind. But don’t be scared. You can control these thoughts, because you are capable of decluttering. Believe in yourself and you can do it. 

The best way to prevent these overwhelming thoughts, is to take small steps. Focus on one room or one part of the room. Start small and take it easy. I know you don’t have the time to declutter every day of the week. Make a plan. As long as you take steps, you are making progress. And you know, it is all about the journey. 

Five benefits

Here are five benefits for your health, when you declutter: 

# 1 Your house will feel like a home. A decluttered house feels more spacious and welcoming, so you can enjoy the time with your family and friends even more. 

# 2 It reduces stress and anxiety. Clutter can make you nervous and overwhelmed. It is difficult to relax, as your constantly being reminded that something needs to be done in the house. When your house is clean and organized, it will make you calm and relaxed. 

# 3 It will increase your productivity. When your environment is organized, it’s easy to find the things that you need. It saves time when you don’t have to search for everything anymore. 

# 4 You will feel free. When you declutter, you literally create space in your home. We all know the feeling when we open a closet that is just so full of stuff, that we don’t even want to open it. When it is organized and not so full, we will open it with joy. 

# 5 It is good for your physical health. Clutter can attract dust mites and other allergens, which can cause allergies and other health issue. By decluttering you will create a healthier living environment. 

“When you surround yourself with possessions that spark joy, you’ll create a home and a life you love”

– Marie Kondo