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I know so many that enjoy buying new items for their homes, children, themselves. Sure enough, they soon find that their homes have become cluttered. Most of us tend not to have as much storage space as we’d like in our homes which can often pose a problem. The excessive amount of items can make rooms look cluttered and in turn, be a cause of stress.
If this sounds like your home then it’s probably about time you look to do a little decluttering. I’ve covered the topic before and have some great tips on my post Make Your Home Clutter Free. You’ll find having a less cluttered home so much more pleasant to live in and other benefits too.
So what are the benefits of a decluttered home?
More Room For New Things You Want
This doesn’t mean replace everything you’ve just managed to dispose of. But, disposing of items you no longer use or maybe that are broken and you’ve not had time to get rid of will create space for new items. You might then be able to get a new television, new clothes, a kitchen appliance, the latest Playstation, or even the latest must-have gadget. Either way, removing what isn’t needed from the home can produce ample space to freshen it up with a few new ones.
Make a Little Money
Look for places you can sell gadgets online, donate any outfits that you no longer need, sell clothing that’s in good condition, donate, or recycle any other items that are taking up space. A good declutter should provide you with plenty of room and maybe some funds to put towards your new purchase too.
Health Benefits
Many are unaware of the psychological impact that a tidy uncluttered home can have. It’s been shown that the amount of mess in our homes can have an effect on our stress levels. A tidy, decluttered home will result in a significant reduction in stress whereas let the kids loose for ten minutes and you’ll see both the mess and your stress levels rise. Clear the clutter, reduce the number of items that can produce mess and you’ll have the potential to feel much happier and experience less stress.
Less to Clean
Reducing the number of items in your home also means fewer items that need dusting and ultimately less items to gather dust. This makes cleaning much easier and faster. Although some do enjoy cleaning so taking time to dust, polish, wash might not be an issue for them it can be a lengthy process. I for one have limited time for this so would rather have less items to worry about cleaning and tidying away.
This also ties in with our health. With less dust here are less allergens. Therefore for those with allergies, it is even more important to keep the home clutter-free and easier to keep the dust under control.
Boosts Creativity and Productivity
Many of us work from home. We’re not all fortunate enough to have an office that we can hide away in and keep organised. I work from my living room and have noticed a correlation between how tidy my living room is and how well I work. When my table and room are messy it affects my concentration which naturally affects the quality of work produced. As I strive for perfection, this simply isn’t acceptable. By removing excess items from the room, my mind is much calmer and I find it far easier to focus on the task in hand.
Summary
These are just a few benefits of decluttering your home. You’ll feel so much better for it, sleep better and might even find some long lost items you’ve forgotten you had. Once done you might even be able to treat yourself with a few new items as a reward.
What do you find is the best thing about decluttering your home?
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thank you for this! i hate clutter to the point where i think i own nothing in my house sometimes!
Having places to hide it away can be helpful but then there is also no point having things you won’t use.
So many benefits – i strive for a decluttered home ! Thanks
I completely agree that it improves productivity at least with me it’s a proven fact!
It really does work. Then you want to do it regularly.
yes yes yes! Love this! I embraced minimalism last year and have had many of these benefits in living with less. Now I only purchase things that truly bring me joy!
That’s great to hear. It means as you spend less, in general, you can buy more expensive items if you so wish.
I so agree agree with you plus I also believe that decluttering is essential for both physical and mental well-being. As more things occupies our space, they find a way to seep into our head and leads to increased stress and anxiety.
It can have a big impact when the home is messy.
We declutter regularly – once a month in fact. Sometimes it just doesn’t make sense to me how we can even have that much junk in the house. I love getting everything organized and if I could only adapt the minimalist lifestyle, I would!
I’m with you. Although the kids don’t agree with me lol.
This is so true. There are great benefits attached to decluttering. One benefit that isn’t mentioned here is that it’s easier to find items when you’re looking for them.
Yes, that’s true. Things can be far easier to find when there isn’t much to search through.
I feel lighter and less weighed down in a de-cluttered home. I also love the idea of having less to clean! You’ve motivated me to have a good de-clutter, thanks.
Ha, yes having less to clean is a good reason to declutter.
I am so stressed when it’s cluttered, that’s why I try at least every month to declutter my pantry and closet.
It’s good if you can do this regularly.
Each benefit is so on point. I love it when it’s clean and spacey, I always declutter. My goal is to no longer need decluttering in future.
It is something many of us aim for. good luck.
I would love for our home to be a bit more minimal! I find it soothing to have clean and clear surfaces and everything in its place but unfortunately my husband is like a whirlwind – even when he tries hard to be tidy he still leaves a trail of chaos in his wake and I get a bit fed up of tidying up! We’re gradually reducing the amount of stuff we own and how we organise our home, but I fear it’ll never quite be what I want it to be. It’s a good thing I really love him.
It sounds like it. By even reducing the amount in your home a little it’ll help. Good luck!