Sometimes, things happen that are out of our control, and other things need to go on the back burner for a little bit. While this is understandable, letting the home you live in start to fill with junk isn’t going to help you get your life back on track. Too much untidiness can cause a lot of mental and physical health problems. In this article, we’ll look at some common reasons that clutter begins to build up so that we can more effectively prevent it from happening.
You’ve Taken a New Step in Life
One of the most common reasons that clutter starts to accumulate is that something in your life has shifted monumentally from the way you used to live. Maybe you’ve just moved to a new city, or maybe you just had a child for the first time. Whatever the reason, you suddenly have way more to think about than keeping everything tidy. Keep in mind, though, that you’ll be able to handle those problems better if you don’t have to deal with them while surrounded by a mountain of clutter.
You Have Trouble Starting Big Projects
The bigger the problem, the more we put it off until later, which only causes the problem to get even worse. Nobody wants to clean out their garage, for example, but if you never do it, the mess will just keep getting bigger until it seems insurmountable. Try to break up these larger projects into smaller tasks that you can finish in a short time. This method will help you gain a sense of accomplishment as you regularly achieve these smaller goals, making a big problem seem less scary.
You Have Trouble Letting Go of Things
We all have items that we keep purely for sentimental value, and there’s nothing wrong with that. It does become an issue when you start coming up with reasons to keep every gift you receive or item you buy. Determining what you want to keep for personal reasons and things you “might need later” will help you see how much you’re hanging onto for no real reason.
You Don’t Know What To Do With Everything
If you don’t feel comfortable with simply throwing everything into the trash, you may not know exactly how to get rid of all the possessions you no longer need. One of the best options is to donate items that are in good condition but that you no longer use. This way, they’re off your hands while also helping someone else. If you are really swimming in trash, it might be time to rent a dumpster and do a full purge of everything you don’t need anymore.