An orderly living space does more than just look nice – it is essential for your state of mind. We often don’t realise the impact our surroundings have on mental well-being, but think about how calm you feel in a neat hotel room compared to the way the tension builds when there’s disarray at home. These aren’t new ideas: back in ancient Rome, the philosopher Seneca suggested that “a man who suffers before it is necessary, suffers more than is necessary” – and having too much stuff around is an excellent way to make yourself suffer before you need to by creating possible sources of upset everywhere you look.
If getting rid of things you no longer need could help prevent some of this suffering, Seneca had a radical suggestion: just do it!
Reduced Stress and Anxiety
It is a well-known fact that stress results from mess. The truth is that one can get a lot of pressure by just entering into a room full of disorder. This is mainly because the chaos around us forces the mind to process more information than it can handle properly. With so many things around you, it becomes difficult for one to be at ease or even concentrate on anything.
Contrary to this, an environment with little mess gives a feeling like everything is under control which may prevent certain illnesses. For instance, women who were said to have cluttered living spaces had high levels of cortisol: A stress hormone.
Another research in Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin indicated that tidy individuals were healthier; they engaged in exercise and had adequate rest compared to their counterparts living amidst confusion.
Enhanced Focus and Productivity
Working from home on a task or project may be slowed down by the messy environment. Why? The answer is simple – distractions! A cluttered home can contain too many things that will prevent you from focusing on your work; those little jobs or out of place stuff that catch the eye and distract the person from his business.
It’s different if the place is tidy: having fewer distractions could help your concentration. And this might be useful for people who don’t go into an office to work – they work remotely. With less going on around you, after all, there is more brainpower available for the job at hand. So being surrounded by mess-free space when at work in your house might just make things run smoother, generally speaking, along with enabling one to get through jobs more quickly without being waylaid every few minutes by having to do something about disorder!
Improved Mood and Emotional Stability
The emotional stability and mood improvement have been enhanced.
Mood upgrade:
It might surprise you what a difference it makes to your state of mind just to have an orderly house.
In fact, it’s about more than simply changing things around so they look different; when we tidy up our rooms there can be a real boost for emotional wellbeing too.
And don’t forget feeling good because there is also something comforting when coming back after work or school all tired– but then finding the place where everything belongs (and putting each object back in its place) lifts spirits as well!
Lots of people say that one reason they like cleaning is “I feel proud afterwards”.
And this sense of pride may well help us feel emotionally stronger long-term; with regular chores like these contributing towards greater overall stability in how we feel day by day.
Better Sleep Quality
It is difficult to have some sleep when you are sleeping in a room that is not well arranged. First off, how can someone even relax when they turn off the lights and still see all those things around them? Your mind will race at night, tossing and turning more, if there are any messes or unfinished tasks lying around your room. Sleep experts and psychologists believe that individuals experience better sleep with less interruptions or clutter.
For example, research done at The National Sleep Foundation revealed that making one’s bed every morning was associated with better overall sleep quality. This also seems logical: before going to bed, eliminating some disorderly signs would reduce concerns (thus promoting sleep) and establish comfortable environments for relaxation – an imperative element of high-quality sleep.
Increased Sense of Control and Self-Efficacy
When you keep your house clean, you are taking control over your environment. This can be very satisfying and motivating. And when you do small tasks like tidying up or doing the dishes, you might feel proud of yourself – which can boost your confidence. Sometimes feeling in charge at home can also bring a sense of control in other parts of your life.
Having a cleaning routine can give your day structure: you have things to do – and this can feel rewarding. If you get good at tasks such as making your living room look nice again after everyone has been there, it might make you feel more effective overall: better able to cope with what life throws at you.
Conclusion
Keeping your home clean and organised doesn’t just make it look great; it can also have a range of psychological benefits. If you’ve been feeling stressed or anxious, making sure everything is neat and tidy could help.
You might sleep better and feel more able to get things done – as well as just enjoying the peace and stillness of a house that’s clean. It could also give you a sense that life is more under control than you think which might boost how good you feel about yourself and how steady you are emotionally.
If you haven’t got an immaculate home at the moment but you’d like to, don’t worry – just start small. You could pick one room and spend time in there going through things (or doing a bit of a clean). Once you’ve finished it will look nice and you’ll probably feel good too: this may spur you on to do another area tomorrow!
A great way to begin is by focusing all your attention on a single task before moving onto different ones or areas; eventually though—if possible—try establishing routines so daily chores become effortless and just something else ‘you do everyday without thinking too much about them.
