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For Your Health
BY SHERII SHERBAN, Executive Editor
and a new location. As many of you know, this was no ordinary opportunity to declutter. It also meant that several organizations in town benefited from many donations. The best for us was when the Habitat truck pulled into the driveway! In addition to Habitat, items were donated to Goodwill, Charitable Union, Salvation Army, AAUW, Art Center, area senior centers, local high schools, and so much more. Special photos and trinkets were also mailed to family members. The decisions regard- ing where donations would be made were based on our efforts to organize like-items together.
Improved lifestyle and well-be-
ing. Notwithstanding the safety features of decluttering it makes activities of
daily living easier. Most will also sleep better in a neat room, clear of distractions, and with a tidy bed.
Our decluttering experience was worth the investment of time, the walks down memory lane, the strengthening of relationships, and a heart-healthy fare- well to all those things that made life heavy and distracting. At the same time we were thoughtful and learned a lot along the way. Keeping the experience pressure free, with many helping hands, took nearly two years to conclude.
Increased movement for better health. There is great value in move- ment to reduce other chronic conditions. While you may think that decluttering
is a one-and-done activity the reality is that it should, and likely will, become as common as making your morning cof- fee. Whether it’s dusting, cooking and
Decreased risk of asthma and aller- gies. Decluttering can actually decrease your triggers for asthma or allergic reactions by preventing pests and reduce dust, mold, and mildew from setting up in your home. It will also improve indoor ventilation.
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It seems like 2019 was just yesterday. My family has worked diligently to con- dense, declutter, and transition a family business to a new generation
cleaning up after, managing the week’s mail, doing laundry, etc. the movement you will get from maintaining your home safely will be beneficial. Further- more, a clutter-free space can become a place for regular exercise from yoga to strength training.
Creating Healthy Spaces
Clearly we were not alone in expe- riencing the benefits of decluttering. For most people, decluttering can pro- mote productivity and improvements in mental and physical health. There are measurable benefits to creating a home or office that is arranged with intention and free of clutter. Research- ers have studied the health benefits and have identified several ways that decluttering is valuable to your health including:
Better relationships. Decluttering the common areas, as well as your personal space, can foster healthier relationships as well as boost overall emotional health.
Increased focus. Getting rid of visual clutter can help you focus better on any task at hand.
Increased self-esteem. When you have trouble staying organized, you may feel out of control. Improving your living or working space can restore feelings of competency and pride.
Decreased anxiety and depression.
When you can’t find a place to store your things the next open space seems
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