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Did you know that if you clear the clutter in your home, that you will feel better and be generally more healthy? Here are some ways you’ll feel better after getting rid of your tchotchke’s.

1. Increased Immunity. Getting rid of little things sitting around the house creates less surface space to dust and scrub. Simple decorating means less cleaning, and less allergens in the air!
2. Brain Boost. According to a survey by Analysts with Open Ergonomics (a British company), 40% of office workers say that clutter hinders their productivity and causes stress. Take some time to clear the clutter in your home office and get rid of some stress, and increase your productivity!
3. Energy Surge. When a space is full of clutter, it takes our brains a lot of effort to stay focused on a task and solve problems because many things are competing for our attention. It will make you tired — sometimes without noticing it at first. Remove the “stuff” and you’ll feel energized!
4. More Fun. As stated above, the less clutter you have, the less time you’ll spend cleaning, which means you’ll have more time to spend with your friends and loved ones. Have some fun! Get rid of your clutter!

If you find it difficult to get rid of many of your little things, at least store them away and change them out with other decor throughout the year. You don’t need to display everything you own all the time. Changing it up will be invigorating, and you can go on a “shopping trip” through your storage area a few times a year and change up your decor. Fun!

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