Mess leads to stress, which leads to fatigue. “It takes energy to process the visual information in a cluttered space, and that drains our cognitive resources . . . Disorder is a type of chaos, which switches on our fight-or-flight response to a small degree. “It breeds anxiety, and anxiety is costly in terms of energy. Begin [organizing] with items visible on the desk, table, bed, or floor,” she says. “This will encourage feelings of mastery. When we feel a sense of control, it’s energizing.” Then move on to more complex tasks like revamping closet space or finally cleaning out the garage.
Source: Evelyn Spence in Prevention Magazine (Jun2018, Vol. 70 Issue 6, p78-83. 6p)
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