Episode 95: Decluttering

Got clutter? Joseph and Paula discuss how clutter and disorganization negatively impacts mental and physical health. They share the benefits of being organized and provide tips on how to get and stay organized. Questions? If you have a question, you would like Joseph and Paula to answer during an episode of Questions for Counselors, feel free to reach out through the website at ⁠⁠www.lifelivedbetter.net⁠⁠ or email them directly at ⁠⁠[email protected]  ⁠⁠ You can find information about this and other episodes on the website: ⁠⁠www.lifelivedbetter.net⁠⁠.   Just a reminder - anything shared by the pair during this and all other episodes is based on personal experiences and opinions. It is not to be viewed as professional counseling or advice and is solely the opinion of the individual and does not represent their employers or profession. We would love for you to rate our show and tell others about us. And remember, Knowledge leads to a Life Lived Better. Resources used for this episode: Anxiety and Depression Association of America. Physical activity reduces stress. How to Declutter Your Home: 6 Best Room-by-Room Methods (thespruce.com) Indiana University. Tidier homes, fitter bodies. Lang M, Krátký J, Shaver JH, Jerotijević D, Xygalatas D. Effects of anxiety on spontaneous ritualized behavior. Curr Biol. 2015 Jul 20;25(14):1892-7. doi:10.1016/j.cub.2015.05.049. PMID: 26096971. McMains S, Kastner S. Interactions of top-down and bottom-up mechanisms in human visual cortex. J Neurosci. 2011 Jan 12;31(2):587-97. doi:10.1523/JNEUROSCI.3766-10.2011. PMID: 21228167. Saxbe DE, Repetti R. No place like home: home tours correlate with daily patterns of mood and cortisol. Pers Soc Psychol Bull. 2010 Jan;36(1):71-81. doi:10.1177/0146167209352864. PMID: 19934011.