Why clutter is bad for you?

Why clutter is bad for you?

“Clutter is bad for your physical and mental health,” Gilberg says. Too much clutter can be a fire hazard. Dust, mold, and animal dander that collect in cluttered homes are all bad for allergies and asthma. “When people see clutter, they use language like ‘suffocating,’ and ‘I can’t breathe,’ agrees Walsh.

What do you throw away when decluttering?

Here’s a list of 60 things to throw away, donate or recycle right away:

1. Carry Out Menus.
2. Cardboard Boxes.
3. Unmatched Socks.
4. Last Year’s Calendar.
5. Extra Water Bottles.
6. Stretched Out Hair Ties.
7. Extra Buttons.
8. Ratty Old Towels.

Why can’t I throw stuff away?

People with hoarding disorder have been made famous by the A&E documentary series “Hoarders,” which follows individuals as they struggle with debilitating amounts of clutter in their homes. People with hoarding disorder acquire lots of stuff and are psychologically unable to throw it away.

What are the Marie Kondo steps?

What is the KonMari Method?

1. Commit yourself to tidying up.
2. Imagine your ideal lifestyle.
3. Finish discarding first. Before getting rid of items, sincerely thank each item for serving its purpose.
4. Tidy by category, not location.
5. Follow the right order.
6. Ask yourself it it sparks joy.

What is the con Mari method?

What is the KonMari Method? The KonMari Method™ encourages tidying by category – not by location – beginning with clothes, then moving on to books, papers, komono (miscellaneous items), and, finally, sentimental items. Keep only those things that speak to the heart, and discard items that no longer spark joy.

What does decluttering mean?

: to remove clutter from a room, an area, etc.

How do I get spark joy in my life?

10 Small Ways to Spark Joy in Your Life Right Now

1. Take the scenic route instead of the freeway.
2. Give a gift or service to someone in need.
3. Plan a fantastic trip – even if it isn’t in the cards just yet.
4. Donate your unwanted items to a local charity.
5. Strike up conversation with a stranger.
6. Go on a local adventure.
7. Cultivate a ‘free fun’ list.

What is a Kondo?

(ˈkɒndəʊ) n, pl -dos. (in Uganda) a thief or armed robber. [C20: from Luganda]