Why clutter stresses us out, with Dn. Joseph Ferrari, PhD

from Speaking of Psychology · host American Psychological Association

Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed by all your stuff? If so, you're not alone. In recent years, a thriving decluttering industry has sprung up to help us deal with our ever-accumulating piles of things. Dn. Joseph Ferrari, PhD, of DePaul University, talks about why we accumulate so much stuff and why we find it so hard to deal with it, what the research says about clutter, stress and anxiety, and the best ways to get started clearing the clutter in your home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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