People have been practicing spring cleaning for thousands of years. The history of spring-cleaning traces back to spiritual traditions from around the world and may be explained in part by human biology. Regardless of our spiritual beliefs, we can all profit from the psychological benefits of this age-old practice.
Experts say doing a thorough spring-cleaning of your home has several health benefits. For starters, a clean home can strengthen your immune system and help you avoid illnesses. A decluttered house can also reduce stress and depression.

“Clearing clutter—be it physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual—brings about ease and inspires a sense of peace, calm, and tranquility.” ―. Laurie Buchanan, PhD
What is Clutter?
Clutter is really anything that you don’t need, don’t love, doesn’t add value, or support you and your life in a meaningful way. More than that, clutter is what distracts and removes you from your life and what’s important to you in it.
In feng shui philosophy, free-flowing energy creates health, wealth, love, and overall abundance. Clutter is thought to stop that energy flow and create stagnation, exhaustion, and exasperation.

Who’s ready for a spring cleaning?
If you're looking for an easy way to reduce stress, decluttering your environment may be a good place to start. Getting rid of excess stuff can benefit your mental health by making you feel calmer, happier, and more in control. A tidier space can make for a more relaxed mind.
Self-care is about doing what you want and need to do to feel good. It’s about restoring your body and mind to a positive state even after a busy day. Try decluttering as part of your selfcare.
At the end of the day, there’s really no downside to cleaning up your space. So, tackle that small space today, with each victory, you’ll build motivation and magic in your environment.
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