These are just some clues that start to make us realize our physical stuff may impact our mental and emotional state!

Slowly but Surely Stuff Took Over

Many people I’ve talked to mentioned it was not always this way. They moved into their new home with plans to declutter and keep it organized, but gradually, stuff found its way into the home, and before they knew it, it felt like an invasion. 

For some, it was the bedroom, one article of clothing at a time, for others the kid’s toys, the family room, the garage which became the catch-all.

Others took the “let’s put all this stuff into storage”, hoping the out of sight, out of mind would work for them. Storing stuff outside the home can make you feel organized, but at the back of your mind, you know you still have a stuff issue.

Stuff Triggers Stress and More…

When you become overwhelmed with stuff it can trigger a stress response, this can lead to increased anxiety, lower self-worth, even depressive thoughts. 

Before you knew it, your sanctuary became the problem!

You know you need to do something, but the thought of taking on your stuff makes you feel even more overwhelmed and stressed, and that leads to procrastination.

All Your Efforts Seem not to be Working…

You muster your willpower, you proclaim you’re going to do this, you might even make a start, but time after time your attempts seem to falter.

You watch another TV show, buy yet another book… and watch the cycle of desire and defeat repeat itself.

Here’s the reality, you are not alone in this decluttering struggle.