4 ways to clarify your life and reduce stress

"A messy bed, a messy head." "A clean room promotes a healthy mind." Clichés like these have been whispered for centuries and mocked by anyone like me who has lost the Marie Kondo gene. But with your eyes to the side, research has shown that too much disorder harms our well-being and estresarnos more than we think.

In practice, "the disorganization and chaos caused by the disruption can complicate the daily tasks," says Catherine Roster, Ph.D., a professor at the Anderson School of Management. University of New Mexico author of a 2016 study on the effects of our chaotic methods. In addition, "the disorder can increase negative emotions, such as feeling overwhelmed, frustrated or even ashamed." It can even trigger an increase in the stress hormone cortisol.

And if the disorder can be a problem for everyone, it's even more of a challenge to people like me, whose house or home is smaller. The, s why , when Pop Up Grocer , grocery also organized the street events on topics of healthy living , invited me to speak with a professional organizer, Beatrice Copeland , I took the opportunity. I went with some action steps that anyone can take to clear space and turn your head.

Adopt a policy without gifts

Nowadays it is easy to collect many things for free. And all those bags, shirts, water bottles and other items, even if they seem to be a good idea at the time, just add unnecessary clutter to our rooms, says Copeland. In most cases, the free items we collect are neither useful nor useful. So just say no to gifts.

Keep one thing open every night

Take something that does not exist at bedtime and install it permanently, Copeland suggests. And yes, if your new home is trash or the trash, that's fine.

Be clear.

Many people need objects too long because they attribute a sentimental value to them, and this connection can be reinforced when we have objects in our hands. When you clean your closet or drawers, you should ask a friend for help. "Someone else grabs the black pants and says, 'Do you need them?' The New York Times suggests : "As soon as you touch the object, it is less likely that you remove it."

Make disorganization a priority

Of course, Copeland said, part of the organization depends on being committed. If your room is less crowded, try scheduling cleaning sessions on your calendar as you would with a doctor or classroom appointment. And if you think about all the hours you've lost looking for lost items, this investment will save you time in the long run.

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