Home Organizing
How Getting Organized Can Help You Lose Weight
January 4, 2018 by Joni Sweet for Prevention Is your home a cluttered mess? You could be sabotaging your slim-down efforts. Trying to shed some pounds this year? You’re
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Home Organizing
Clutter, Cortisol, and Mental Load
September 12, 2024 by Elizabeth Earnshaw, MA, LMFT, CGT Psychology Today How clutter creates stress and what you can do about it. KEY POINTS Studies show spikes in cortisol related
Donations, Recycling, Shredding
The Many Mental Benefits of Decluttering: February is “Declutter for a Cause” month
by Diane Roberts Stoler Ed.D. February 15, 2023 Psychology Today During the month of February, people are encouraged to declutter their homes and donate unused or unwanted items to
Home Organizing
A Clean and Tidy Home Can Boost Your Mental Health—Here’s Where to Start
by Shelby Deering February 27, 2023 from RealSimple.com Take small steps toward a cleaner home and improved well-being, even if you’re totally unmotivated. Some symptoms of depression are well
Cleaning
How Cleaning and Organizing Can Benefit Your Mind and Body
by Elizabeth Bacharach April 7, 2022 from Shape.com Dusting, disinfecting, and decluttering on a regular basis can boost your mood, increase your focus, and double as low-intensity cardio. Read on
Shopping & Saving
7 Signs of Unhealthy Shopping Habits
Everyone shops. We all need the basics in life, right? Food, shelter, clothing, etc. It’s the “etc.” part that presents a wide range when it comes to shopping habits. While
Home Organizing
Mental Health Benefits of Decluttering
by Dan Brennan, MD October 5, 2021 from WebMD.com If you’re looking for an easy way to reduce stress, decluttering your environment may be a good place to start. Getting
ADHD
How to get organized at home when you have ADHD or mental health issues
by Amanda Long from The Washington Post October 31, 2021 The premise that one’s space reflects one’s mental health can be particularly defeating if you’re already in a bad
Home Decor
Turning Your Home Into a Self-Care Sanctuary
Self-care is so important right now. It’s only mid-January and for Pacific Northwesterners, we know that means a few more months of cold, wet greydom. Understandably, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-Care
How to Make Self-Care A Priority
There was a time when the metaphor for self-care was, “Put your oxygen mask on first, before you help others,” like the flight attendant instructs on the airplane during take-off.