Declutter and De-Stress

Clutter: to fill or cover with scattered or disordered things that impede movement or reduce effectiveness. That is the Webster definition. It may be defined differently in every household but the bottom line is that it causes stress!

Our homes are not just places to live, but rather our own little worlds where we surround ourselves with our stuff and experience day to day life. The perception of our homes can affect our satisfaction of life according to research done by the Journal of Environmental Psychology. The clutter makes it harder to focus and raises anxiety levels. Home should be a place of refuge where we can hide from the outside world for a bit and recharge.

A large part of the clutter problem is not having places for our things. If most things have a designated spot, there are no piles around the house and yard. For instance, instead of a heap of wet towels on a patio chair, they can be hung to dry. It looks nicer and the dry towels are ready to be used again preventing more towels from piling up. http://lanai-accessories.com/ has the solution! Don’t stop at towels, there are hooks and hangers for endless possibilities. Hang the pool toys in a mesh bag from a hook or the wet rafts to dry and nobody trips on them! The pool equipment, solar lights, and decorations, when neatly hung, will enhance your corner of the world. Don’t have a lanai or metal fence? No problem. Many of the hooks and hangers are available to mount onto flat surfaces like a wall or wooden fence.

Getting stuff off the floor may not be the key to happiness but it’s a start! Our physical surroundings do matter. The most important part of being home is a greater sense of psychological well-being (Belk, Seo, & Li). Choose decor that fits your personality and organize with style. Experience peace while brightening your lifeworld.