{"id":1764,"date":"2021-04-03T08:33:49","date_gmt":"2021-04-03T12:33:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peggywbarnes.com\/?p=1764"},"modified":"2021-04-03T08:33:49","modified_gmt":"2021-04-03T12:33:49","slug":"how-clutter-affects-your-stress-level","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/peggywbarnes.com\/?p=1764","title":{"rendered":"How Clutter Affects Your Stress Level"},"content":{"rendered":"

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How Clutter Affects Your Stress Level<\/strong><\/p>\n

Clutter causes stress\u2026\u2026period.<\/p>\n

When you are surrounded by so much stuff, your stress levels are affected because:<\/p>\n

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  1. You can\u2019t find what you need when you need it.<\/li>\n
  2. There is just too much to take in visually and your brain is on overload looking at it all<\/li>\n
  3. You are always thinking negative thoughts about the clutter \u2013 \u201cI should be more organized\u201d, \u201cI am so embarrassed\u201d, \u201cI will never be able to get through all of this.\u201d<\/li>\n
  4. Creativity and productivity are inhibited by all the clutter.<\/li>\n
  5. Truly relaxing is difficult when surrounded by clutter.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    This month is National Stress Awareness Month.<\/p>\n

    Why not work on decreasing your stress level by de-cluttering your home, heart, and head?\u00a0 Your home, heart, and head will thank you!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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