How Junk Removal Can Help Your Mental Health

Reap the Mental Health Benefits of Junk Removal

Happy World Mental Health Day from the same-day junk removal experts at Junk.com. This October 10^th, celebrate a boost in mood and psychological well-being by getting rid of that unwanted junk taking over your home. Reclaiming your space could help you reclaim your sanity, and who couldn’t use a little more emotional stability?

How Unwanted Clutter Impacts Your Mental Well-Being

The old furniture, broken appliances, outdated electronics, and yard debris accumulating around your home, apartment, or business could be having a detrimental impact on your mental health.

Here’s what we know about the effects of clutter based on scientific research:

• Clutter causes stress, anxiety, and a more depressed mood. According to a study published by Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, women with more disorganized and cluttered homes had higher levels of the stress hormone cortisol and a much more depressed mood than their counterparts who had tidier homes. 

• Clutter disrupts your relationships with other people. On the surface, excess clutter in your home might be keeping you from inviting over friends and family. According to a survey by The Storage Center, excess clutter and messiness can cause increased tension with your partner and make you seem less attractive to your partner. If you don’t have a partner, clutter may be keeping you from finding one. The same survey found that 1 in 4 Americans have decided not to pursue a romantic relationship after seeing the state of the potential partner’s home.

• Clutter lowers self-esteem and life satisfaction levels. One study found that people with a higher accumulation of clutter reported lower levels of mental well-being and lower overall life satisfaction.

Mood Boost: What Getting Rid of the Junk Today Can Do

On the other hand, decluttering, tidying up, and getting organized can have a number of positive effects on your mental health.

Kicking out unwanted junk can help people:

• Gain a sense of control. Research on older adults suggests that equipping people with advice on how to go about decluttering can help them feel more control over their lives.

• Improve focus and productivity. Clearing out and organizing your workspace might help you focus better and complete more tasks. If you’re feeling stuck or burned out, maybe what you need is a quick tidy.

• Have better, more restful sleep. Getting good, restful sleep is an essential pillar of both physical and mental health. Research suggests decluttering and organizing your bedroom can be a great way to improve sleep hygiene and get better sleep. 

Clear Your Space and Enjoy Better Mental Health 

Junk.com would be honored to celebrate World Mental Health day with you by helping you kick out the unwanted bulky junk making your mental health worse. Clear your living room of old furniture or offload a broken appliance. No junk job is too big, we’ll clean out your whole garage, attic, basement, or even a full property. You can even reap the mental health benefits of junk removal long after the junk truck drives away, since you know that Junk.com practices sustainable disposal whenever possible.