191: Mental Health And Clutter: What's The Connection

<p style="line-height: 2;">You may not realize this depending on how long you've been a listener of the show, but my passion for helping other simplify wasn't born because I love to help people make their home look pretty and organized...</p> <p style="line-height: 2;">it's because <strong>decluttering was the catalyst that turned my mental health around</strong> and helped put an end to <em>24/7</em> stress, anxiety and depression.</p> <p style="line-height: 2;">While I don't think that clutter wasn't the *cause* of my mental health struggles, there certainly was a correlation which became more and more obvious the more stuff I got rid of.</p> <p style="line-height: 2;">Now, several years later having helped thousands of students and hearing story after story about how their stress levels have improved, they feel happier, hopeful, have a more positive outlook, less depression and so much more...</p> <p style="line-height: 2;">it only reinforces the idea that <strong>we are intricately connected to our environments...</strong></p> <p style="line-height: 2;"><em>and when we change our environments, our thoughts, emotions and even actions can change, as a result.</em></p> <p style="line-height: 2;">Today's episode, to kick-off the start of mental-health awareness month, I share some fascinating studies focused on just how clutter and mental health are connected.</p> <p style="line-height: 2;">I hope you find it inspiring, encouraging and just the words you needed to hear today.</p> <p style="line-height: 2;">xx Katy</p> <p style="line-height: 2;"><strong>P.S.</strong> Know someone who's struggling like I was? Please forward them this episode. It's a powerful thing to know we're not alone. 💖</p>