Decluttering can help ease your stress and anxiety.

How are you doing on your healthy habits? Is there a week that you are still stuck on? Reach out to me if you're struggling and need help. Don't worry if you aren't ready to move on to this week's habit. Stick with the habit that you really need to keep working on until it becomes a habit. 
 

This week I want to talk about decluttering. Kids are going back to school or will be going back soon (or possibly home-schooling this year) and it's a good time to start getting rid of "things" --- things that you, your kids, and your family don't use anymore. 

I clean out and organize our home usually twice a year (and little times throughout the year). I can't stand having too much clutter just sitting around not being used. Now, of course there are going to be some memorabilia items that you don't use but like to look at every now and again and things that have sentimental value that you won't want to get rid of. BUT...those stacks of magazines that you said you would read and look through but haven't...those can go! 

So, you might be wondering how decluttering fits into a healthy lifestyle...well here is why:

According to Darcey Rojas, a wellness advocate and healthy home designer, decluttering has a domino effect on better living. "A clutter-free environment allows you to perform tasks of daily living more efficiently because everything you need is readily available and within reach," she says, adding this leads to healthier habits."

For example, if your dishes are clean and properly stored, you're more likely to eat at home and enjoy cooking. On a deeper level, Rojas says, "A clutter-free space also contributes to your well-being because you will subconsciously feel like you are providing yourself with a higher level of self-care."

Removing clutter can also make the indoor air in your home healthier. By removing those piles of clutter, it's also getting rid of piles of dust particles, which will help improve your allergy symptoms and respiratory wellness.

Decluttering can also give you a feeling of accomplishment. I know when I clean out items we don't use or need anymore, I feel good about getting rid of those things. 

Start slowly with one room/closet/drawer first. For example, if you have a kitchen/dining room/coffee table that is stacked full of junk mail/newspapers/magazines, start going through that stuff first so you don't get too overwhelmed with the thought of how much you need to declutter in your home. Once you've tackled that area, then move on to the next area like your closet. 

Donate clothing/toys/appliances to charity like Purple Heart or Goodwill or any other local charity near you. I love using Purple Heart because I can schedule a time for them to come and pick up my "stuff" that I don't want or need anymore. 

When is the last time you decluttered?

Reply to this email or post in our Facebook group with any questions you have and I will gladly help.

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