The state of your living space can have a profound impact on your sense of wellBEEing. The researchāand our clientsātells us that living in an organized space has a far-reaching impact on every aspect of our happiness.
We all know that healthy relationships are fundamental to happiness, but many of us ignore the fact that chaos and clutter in our homes can actually harm our social connections. Taking care of clutter can help you reduce conflict and tension with the people you share your living space with.
In addition, extending hospitality to friends and family can be a lovely way to keep those relationships strongābut only if you feel confident and comfortable inviting people into your space. Having a well-organized home makes you more likely to host both planned and spontaneous events and activities, helping you care for those precious relationships both inside and outside of your Hive.
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Secondāand we know you already know this oneāorganizing your space boosts your mood. The amount of clutter in a living space is directly related to oneās overall feeling of well-being. Catherine Roster, a researcher at the University of New Mexico, explained, āWhen thereās lots of clutter, you lose control over your physical environment, which is very defeating and can bring on stress, depression, or anxiety.ā She found that organizing oneās environment directly increased their feelings of well-being and happiness. Leave the anxiety and stress behind and bring on the relaxation and peace!
Finally, having an organized living space can give you a confidence boost, as well as everyone else who lives in the home! Researchers at UCLA found a strong connection between the amount of clutter in a home and the family membersā sense of self-esteem. Thatās rightāthe simple act of keeping your home organized can help every single person in the home feel more confident as they go out into the world each day.
You deserve to live your happiest life filled with the confidence to grow relationships, reduce your stress, and enjoy the home youāve created for yourself. If you havenāt already done so, now is the time to BEEgin!