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Even if you're dealing with a laundry closet rather than a whole room, this makeover by blogger Kristen Erickson proves it's possible to make the most of the space you have.įor less than $100, Erickson freshened up her laundry closet's walls and installed a hanging rod and a more functional shelving unit from Pottery Barn, which she found on Craigslist for just $50.

Sorting your cleaning products and designating bins for each clothing color or washing category will help you get in and out of there more quickly. You don't want to spend tons of time in the laundry room, which is precisely why you should take some time to declutter it. (Are you depressed or just bummed out? Take this quiz to find out.)ġ0 silent signals you're way too stressed out: “When someone is anxious, depressed, or has some sort of ADD, it can be difficult to focus on organizing one’s space.” In fact, hoarding is often a symptom of mental illness, such as depression or obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America. The problem, Benton points out, is that the relationship between your mind and your living space is often circular. This isn’t surprising, considering plenty of studies have linked a tidier home to healthier habits-like exercising and making smart snack choices-which can really pay off for your overall health and outlook. A 2009 study in The Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin found that women who described their homes as cluttered and stressful were more depressed than those who described them as restorative spaces. “Every task, from eating breakfast to driving to work can feel complicated by the mess we are contending with.” The opposite is true, too: “When our space feels put together and tranquil, we feel more tranquil,” she says. “If our home, car, and office space feel hunky and disorganized, we tend to feel overwhelmed as if we don’t even know where to start,” says Sherry Benton, PhD, a psychologist who serves as founder and chief science officer of TAO Connect.

(If not, kudos.) And even if you don’t realize it, the disarray can mess with your mental health. At some point or another, this has likely been your home. Declutter Your Life is a month-long initiative to help you manage stress and boost your health by learning the principles of banishing clutter and restoring a sense of order to your world.īills and junk mail are piling up on your kitchen counter, dirty clothes are spilling out of the hamper onto your bedroom floor, and let’s not even talk about the state of your spare room right now.