It’s fairly common knowledge that our environment is a reflection of our mental state, but did you know that our environment can affect our mental well-being just as easily?
When we’re feeling stressed and overwhelmed, our surroundings tend to become more cluttered, dishevelled, dustier and more disorganised. This is because stress and overwhelm can leave you feeling mentally and physically drained, making it difficult to prioritise simple tasks which, in turn, leads to procrastination causing the clutter and dust to build in your home or office.
However, it is also true that when our surroundings are cluttered, dusty and disorganised, it creates a sense of overwhelm and stress. This is because a cluttered, messy environment constantly reminds us of unfinished tasks, leading to the Zeigarnik Effect, and stimulates cortisol (the stress hormone) production as our minds are bombarded with visual stimuli…
This feeling of stress and overwhelm becomes even more exaggerated during the colder, winter months as days get shorter and people spend more time indoors, which is especially true for those affected by Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)!
What are the Mental Health Benefits of a Clean Home / Office?
1. Reduced Stress & Anxiety:
A tidy, clean space is calming to the mind. When our environment is organised, clean and visually pleasing to us, it allows our brains to focus and relax lowering cortisol levels and cognitive overload, creating a sense of control.
For many, even the physical act of cleaning can reduce stress and anxiety as the repetitive actions can create a meditative-like state and instant visual improvements offer a sense of accomplishment.
2. Improved Focus & Productivity:
It’s naturally easier to focus and concentrate in a clean and tidy environment. When your space is uncluttered and visually pleasing, it offers less distraction making it easier to complete tasks – whether its studying for an upcoming exam, getting the paperwork done at the office or making sure the many daily household chores are completed. Furthermore, an organised space makes it easier to locate items and tools making completing tasks more efficient.
3. Enhanced Mood & Sense of Control:
An untidy, messy space can trigger feelings of guilt and shame through the constant visual reminder of unfinished tasks which could lead to feelings of hopelessness and depression…
Conversely, a beautiful, clean space can be an incredible mood booster, allowing you to feel a sense of calm and control. Even the act of cleaning can create a sense of instant satisfaction as cleaning and organising can release dopamine, the ‘feel good’ hormone! Therefore, a fresh, clean space can make you feel more positive and motivated.
4. Reduced Cognitive Fatigue:
‘Visual noise’ created by disorganisation and clutter which accumulates dust creating a drab, dull appearance to the overall messiness causes an overload of stimuli as the mind automatically tries to process and prioritize the chaos which can lead to cognitive fatigue. When your space is clean and tidy, it doesn’t need to sort through chaos allowing you to relax more and focus on the important tasks at hand.
Why Choose CLiCK Cleaning for your Home / Office Cleaning Needs?
We understand that sometimes life gets too busy to take care of all the daily cleaning tasks required! CLiCK Cleaning provide high quality cleans at affordable rates to Residential & Corporate Clients using the finest cleaning technology available on the market with industrial machines, guaranteeing a deep clean. Our cleaning products are certified vegan and eco-friendly meaning they are safe for use around children and pets. With incredible enzymes which remove 99% of bacteria and viruses, you’re guaranteed a beautiful, deep clean.
From on-rail curtain cleaning to quick-dry sofa or carpet cleans or anti-bacterial kitchen cleaning, we can help get your space beautifully clean so you can focus on what’s important!
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