Slowly but inexorably, stress can cause a wide range of physical and mental ailments , from muscle aches, fatigue, gastrointestinal, heart, dermatological, sexual problems …
The most commented stressors are those related to the high demands of work and social life, while the physical environment of the individual tends to go unnoticed when assessing which are the most stressful factors.
But external stimuli such as cold, heat or noise are a major source of stress. And, of course, disorganization too. The disorder hinders emotional and psychological balance , and is a trigger for other situations that also generate stress on their own. Could the clutter and arrangement of your home be causing you more problems than you imagine?
Maintaining order, harmony in spaces, including colors, and comfort at home are effective antidotes to stress. Instead, these are the negative consequences of living in continuous disorganization:
Maintaining order and harmony in spaces and even in colors are effective antidotes to stress . In the photo we see a VIMLE 3-seater sofa for 649 euros from IKEA
1. Causes tiredness
Disorganization is a source of energy depletion that we are not usually aware of. Clutter involves extra tiredness at the end of the day, as the brain will remain in a state of uncertainty the entire time. Therefore, it is advisable to keep the home clean and tidy so that everything flows.
2. It steals your time
The chaos of your home will force you to invest precious time looking for what you want to locate. In addition, it will make you use more resources on tasks that could easily be under control with an organized system, and it will take away time and energy to devote to other occupations, such as taking care of the family, leisure time, sports …
But do not spread panic! If you are one of the people who need to have everything at hand, we recommend that you install a chest of drawers with compartments in your living room or office. In this way you can place your everyday objects somewhere and make, at least visually, your house seem more orderly. Try one of the IKEA modular shelves, which you can combine with drawers, shelves and other accessories.
Creating a nice home can alleviate much of the emotional distress. In the photo we see a practical IKEA LIXHULT cube shelf that only costs 19.99 euros per unit
3. Causes feelings of guilt
Living in constant chaos causes a growing sense of guilt, which can cause emotional damage in the long run. The longer we prolong the situation of disorder, the more it will cost us to organize the environment, and the more guilt we will feel for not being able to keep our things under control.
One of the everyday objects that cause the most chaos in our homes is footwear. Are you tired of seeing your shoes thrown everywhere? Well, remedy it and find a space for them to stop having them in sight, reminding you that you have to order at once. There are very compact and beautiful shoe racks that can help you organize your footwear very easily.
4. It is a source of concern
The objects that we possess and surround us, and with which we interact, configure our daily reality. The feeling of not having the control of these elements can also become a source of concern, and lead to stress.
5. Delays homework
Clutter delays tasks and hinders them. Taking time to organize your home and turn it into a pleasant environment is a good investment, since it will reduce the daily time that you will need later to function in your disorganized environment.
In a harmonious home, you will improve your mood, raise your self-esteem, and you will be able to dedicate your time to the tasks that you choose. In the image, IKEA EKET cabinet + legs combination for 560 euros.
According to the “Study on the attitudes of the Spanish population towards home decoration” carried out by IKERFEL, having an orderly house saves time, in the opinion of 93% of those surveyed. In addition, 79% believe that decoration is quality of life and not just aesthetics, and 92% think that a well decorated house makes you feel more comfortable.
Applying a simple system of organization, and shaping a harmonious home, you can alleviate much of the emotional discomfort, and even end some physical ailments. In addition, you will improve your mood, your self-esteem will rise, and you will have extra time to dedicate to the tasks you choose.
Do you want creative ideas to turn your home into an environment that generates well-being? Try visiting the IKEA website.
