Doctor Darby Saxbe showed that clutter has a noticeable effect on mood and self-esteem.
The study consisted of 60 families and showed that women who saw their living spaces as messy had higher cortisol levels. They also felt more depressed throughout the day and more tired at night compared to women in the experiment who described their home environment as restful.
You don’t need to renovate your whole house. Instead, start small.
Try to make your bed every morning, organize your work area, or declutter your closet.
