May/June 2025 HAWAII PARENT 125 to avoid rather than in seeking solace through TV, movies, and self-care. While it may be difficult to find the energy, time, or motivation to clean, decluttering offers the key to reducing our stress levels through various factors. The Mental Impact of Clutter According to researchers at UCLA’s Center on Everyday Lives and Families (CELF), clutter highly impacts the mood and self-esteem of those within a working household. One of the main mental effects of a cluttered environment is a lack of focus. Struggling to focus can make it more difficult to filter out the problems of our everyday life. The university's study found that clutter impacts the brain’s ability to process additional information. Dealing with the occasional or perpetual clutter will undoubtedly be beneficial in quality of life, but where do you start? The answer is, little by little. There are various different methods and tricks that can be implemented to overcome the problem of clutter altogether.
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