"UCLA researchers found that women who described their homes as cluttered or filled with unfinished projects experienced flatter diurnal slopes of cortisol-a dysregulated pattern in which cortisol levels remain too high or too low throughout the day. This pattern is associated with chronic stress, poorer mental health, and an increased risk of disease. In contrast, women who described their homes as organized showed steeper cortisol slopes, a healthy physiological pattern."
"A more organized and less cluttered home can be restorative. It can foster a greater sense of calm, serenity, joy, and contentment-and ultimately less stress."
"Letting go of things we no longer need can benefit us on many levels. Not only does it give us more physical space to live our lives, but it can also open emotional space for us to connect more deeply with ourselves and others."
Spring cleaning offers benefits beyond physical organization. Decluttering creates both physical and emotional space, supporting deeper self-connection and relationships. Research shows cluttered homes increase stress and dysregulate cortisol levels, while organized spaces promote healthy cortisol patterns and better mental health. Martin Seligman's PERMA model identifies five flourishing pillars: Positive Emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, and Achievement. A streamlined environment strengthens each pillar by reducing stress, fostering calm and contentment, and creating space for meaningful activities and connections. Organized homes provide restorative effects that support overall well-being and psychological health.
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