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Tidy Home, Clear Mind: The Power of Decluttering for Mental Wellness | Clutterbug Podcast # 271

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Have you ever torn your house apart looking for something that was exactly where it should have been? Or spent hours tidying, only to find the mess returned overnight? You’re not alone—and you’re not a failure.

In this episode, I dive deep into the powerful science behind clutter and how it impacts your brain, your stress levels, and even your physical health. Discover how decluttering isn’t just about a Pinterest-perfect home—it’s about rewiring your brain for clarity, calm, and joy.

You’ll learn:

  • Why clutter overwhelms your brain and saps your energy
  • How a tidy space can boost your focus, creativity, and sleep
  • Simple, science-backed tricks to master motivation and beat decision fatigue
  • How minimalism might be the mental freedom you’ve been craving

So grab a trash bag, hit play, and let’s declutter together—because your sanity is worth it.

Show Notes & Links:

Join the Take Your House Back Course (on sale now!)
https://www.takeyourhouseback.com/courses/take-your-house-back?ref=5bbd37

All Day Declutter Event – May 3rd
Be part of a community declutter day with real-time coaching and support from Cas, Dana, and Dawn.

Studies & Research Mentioned:

  1. Visual Clutter Affects Brain Function
    McMains & Kastner – Princeton Neuroscience Institute
    https://www.princeton.edu/news/2011/01/13/too-much-information-study-shows-overload-affects-brain-function
  2. Desk Clutter & Productivity
    Same Princeton lab study – desk simulation showed 20% faster performance in tidy spaces
    (See link above)
  3. Clutter and Chronic Procrastination
    Joseph Ferrari’s work on clutter and avoidance behavior
    https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Joseph-Ferrari
  4. Cortisol Levels in Cluttered Homes
    UCLA “No Place Like Home” study (Saxbe & Repetti, 2010)
    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20384438/
  5. 15-Minute Tidy-Up and Anxiety Reduction
    Study by Our Mental Health (Nov 2024)
    https://www.ourmentalhealth.org
  6. Clean Desks Boost Accuracy & Creativity
    Colton Moulton (2015) – anecdotal reference, source not available
  7. Implementation Intentions Increase Follow-Through
    Gollwitzer & Sheeran (2006)
    https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0065260106380050

Tools and Methods Mentioned:

Tag me on social media (@clutterbug_me) and share your wins!
Your progress might just inspire someone else to start closing the clutter tabs in their brain too.

#clutterbug #podcast #mondaymotivation #thepowerofdecluttering

  continue reading

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Content provided by Clutterbug. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Clutterbug or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Have you ever torn your house apart looking for something that was exactly where it should have been? Or spent hours tidying, only to find the mess returned overnight? You’re not alone—and you’re not a failure.

In this episode, I dive deep into the powerful science behind clutter and how it impacts your brain, your stress levels, and even your physical health. Discover how decluttering isn’t just about a Pinterest-perfect home—it’s about rewiring your brain for clarity, calm, and joy.

You’ll learn:

  • Why clutter overwhelms your brain and saps your energy
  • How a tidy space can boost your focus, creativity, and sleep
  • Simple, science-backed tricks to master motivation and beat decision fatigue
  • How minimalism might be the mental freedom you’ve been craving

So grab a trash bag, hit play, and let’s declutter together—because your sanity is worth it.

Show Notes & Links:

Join the Take Your House Back Course (on sale now!)
https://www.takeyourhouseback.com/courses/take-your-house-back?ref=5bbd37

All Day Declutter Event – May 3rd
Be part of a community declutter day with real-time coaching and support from Cas, Dana, and Dawn.

Studies & Research Mentioned:

  1. Visual Clutter Affects Brain Function
    McMains & Kastner – Princeton Neuroscience Institute
    https://www.princeton.edu/news/2011/01/13/too-much-information-study-shows-overload-affects-brain-function
  2. Desk Clutter & Productivity
    Same Princeton lab study – desk simulation showed 20% faster performance in tidy spaces
    (See link above)
  3. Clutter and Chronic Procrastination
    Joseph Ferrari’s work on clutter and avoidance behavior
    https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Joseph-Ferrari
  4. Cortisol Levels in Cluttered Homes
    UCLA “No Place Like Home” study (Saxbe & Repetti, 2010)
    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20384438/
  5. 15-Minute Tidy-Up and Anxiety Reduction
    Study by Our Mental Health (Nov 2024)
    https://www.ourmentalhealth.org
  6. Clean Desks Boost Accuracy & Creativity
    Colton Moulton (2015) – anecdotal reference, source not available
  7. Implementation Intentions Increase Follow-Through
    Gollwitzer & Sheeran (2006)
    https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0065260106380050

Tools and Methods Mentioned:

Tag me on social media (@clutterbug_me) and share your wins!
Your progress might just inspire someone else to start closing the clutter tabs in their brain too.

#clutterbug #podcast #mondaymotivation #thepowerofdecluttering

  continue reading

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