Clutter can quickly become a part of your everyday life—junk mail accumulates on counters and half-empty shampoo bottles pile up in showers. In addition to being a nuisance, clutter can have negative effects on your health. It causes stress and frustration, which take a toll on your physical and mental wellbeing. Clearing out four commonly cluttered areas in your home can help you find important documents when you need them, reduce stress, and help you better attend to the responsibilities in your life. Remedy’s Health Communitiessuggests de-cluttering the following four “clutter zones”:
- Paper piles. Recycle junk mail and other unwanted solicitations. Open mail daily and then make decisions about what you want to keep or throw away.
- Shower area. Keep one shampoo, conditioner, and body wash in the shower at a time. Store extra products in a closet until needed.
- Accessories. Create a system to organize your jewelry or other accessories, such as by color or occasion. Prevent necklaces from tangling by hanging them on small hooks or a jewelry organizer.
- Reusable containers. Get rid of all containers and lids that no longer match. Stack containers by size and shape and store plastic lids in a shoebox or other container so that they are easily accessible.