How To Get a Handle on Clutter Without Breaking a Sweat

Decluttering is pretty popular these days, and if you have lots of it, some of the shows you see on TV might lead you to believe you need a pro’s help to get your clutter under control.  However, you can get a handle on things pretty easily by keeping a few smart tips in mind.  Here’s practical advice to help get control over your clutter, simply and easily. 

How Important is This?

You probably recognize some of the ways clutter affects your life.  Those mornings you can’t find your car keys, clean socks that don’t match up, and kitchen cabinets so overstuffed that things fall out when you open the doors are all inconvenient and cost you a little time here and there.  But according to Psychology Today, clutter can have ill-effects on your health.  It can damage how you feel about yourself and make you less at ease in your own home.  It appears to lead to stress, overeating, lack of focus, and trouble concentrating.  What’s more, clutter traps dust and dirt in your home, so you might experience more illnesses and allergies.  Basically, by cutting your clutter, you can feel happier and healthier. 

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