Decluttering Your Space for Health and Happiness

Jesse Silkoff

If you think the decluttering craze is just for Martha Stewart-wannabes, think again. Environmental factors, like whether our homes are cluttered or clean, can play a big part in our happiness, mental wellness, and ultimately our physical fitness.

In fact, health professionals have linked excess clutter to increased anxiety, depression, and even weight gain. A study led by Cornell University’s Food & Brand Lab, for instance, found that people with messy kitchens tend to consume more calories — and often make worse food choices than those with tidier homes.

This finding supports what decluttering experts have been saying for …read more