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eatonarrowsmith.com
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https://eatonarrowsmith.com/blog/how-clutter-affects-the-minds-ability-to-focus
# How Clutter Affects the Mind's Ability to Focus. The reason it’s hard to find a needle in the proverbial haystack is the same reason why a cluttered work or study environment makes it tough to focus on your tasks. ## How Clutter Impacts Our Brains. What’s worse is that clutter has a cumulative effect on our brains - that is, the more you are exposed to clutter, the more distractible you become. Since your brain is naturally predisposed to favor order over chaos, constant visual disorganization tires the brain, impairs working memory, and makes it harder and harder to regain focus. Clutter also releases cortisol and is correlated with stress and anxiety (which also impede learning). In 2011, neuroscience researchers using fMRI (functional magnetic resonance imaging) and other measurements showed that clearing clutter results in a better ability to focus and process information, as well as increased productivity.
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www1.racgp.org.au
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https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/clinical/what-does-clutter-do-to-your-brain-…
Disorganisation and clutter have a cumulative effect on our brains, which like order. But research shows disorganisation and clutter have a cumulative effect on our brains. In 2011, neuroscience researchers using fMRI (functional magnetic resonance imaging) and other physiological measurements found clearing clutter from the home and work environment resulted in a better ability to focus and process information, as well as increased productivity. Research from the United States in 2009, for instance, found the levels of the stress hormone cortisol were higher in mothers whose home environment was cluttered. Finally, people with extremely cluttered homes are 77% more likely to be overweight. Participants whose houses were cleaner were more active and had better physical health, according to another study. A Yale University study using fMRI showed that for people who have hoarding tendencies, discarding items can cause actual pain in regions of the brain associated with physical pain. Research does indeed show cluttered home environments negatively influence the perception of our homes, and ultimately our satisfaction of life.
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psychologytoday.com
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https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-resilient-brain/202302/the-many-m…
During the month of February, people are encouraged to declutter their homes and donate unused or unwanted items to charitable organizations. If you need some motivation to make room for the new holiday gifts you received, or to organize your closets, now is the time. Clearing the clutter and developing systems for keeping certain things like keys, phone, and wallet are essential to managing day-to-day activities and improving time management. Several studies show a correlation between disorganization, clutter, and mental health conditions, including, depression, anxiety, and stress. Trying to stay on top of it all in a cluttered home requires more time, energy, and effort. Another reason we hold on to things that are in good condition, but we know we will never need or use again, is because we don't know what to do with them. If clutter is overwhelming you or you are experiencing anxiety or depression, either causing clutter or due to out-of-control clutter, a therapist can help.
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webmd.com
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https://www.webmd.com/balance/ss/slideshow-clutter-affects-health
In one study*,* women who saw their homes as cluttered had high levels of the stress hormone cortisol throughout the day, while those who described their abode as a well-organized, restful space had lower levels. There's a reason people often call knickknacks "dust collectors." Too much stuff makes it harder to keep your space clean. Some people who live in cluttered homes have a poorer "working memory," according to research*.* Your brain is wired to be able to keep track of only a few details at once for a short period, so it can get overloaded when there’s too much going on. People who fill their homes with so much stuff that they may have a hoarding disorder also appear to be more likely to overeat and become obese. Mayo Clinic: "Allergy-Proof Your Home," "Hoarding Disorder," "How Decluttering Your Space Could Make You Healthier and Happier.".
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mindshiftleadership.com
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https://mindshiftleadership.com/the-neuroscience-of-clutter/
It's exhausting, stress inducing, and inhibits the brain's ability to focus and make clear decisions. This is a two-way ripple effect – clearing away the
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extension.usu.edu
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https://extension.usu.edu/mentalhealth/articles/the-mental-benefits-of-declut…
# **The Mental Benefits of Decluttering**. According to a study by Princeton University, researchers discovered that our environment can positively or negatively impact our ability to complete tasks as well as our overall mental health. A study by the University of Connecticut found that by removing or controlling clutter, we can directly reduce the stress that stems from the mess which can help us to feel happier, less anxious, and more confident in ourselves. Decluttering can also lead to the following mental health benefits:. One of my favorite strategies to control the clutter in my home is to incorporate decluttering into my every day or weekly routine. We implement a “ten-second tidy” each day to keep our everyday mess manageable and prevent clutter-induced overwhelm or anxiety. Consider using these tips to keep your clutter manageable and do what works best for you. The Relationship Between Mental Health and Cleaning. Why decluttering is good for your mental health. Calm-moment.https://www.calmmoment.com/living/why-decluttering-is-good-for-your-mental-health/.
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pocketprep.com
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https://www.pocketprep.com/posts/why-clutter-hurts-your-brain-and-what-to-do-…
Visual clutter negatively affects our ability to concentrate. Clutter increases the processing power your brain has to do.
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news.yale.edu
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https://news.yale.edu/2024/10/22/visual-clutter-alters-information-flow-brain
In a new study published Oct. 22 in the journal Neuron, Yale researchers show that this clutter alters how information flows in the brain, as does the precise location of that clutter within the wider field of vision. “Prior research has shown that visual clutter has an effect on the target of your perception, and to different degrees depending on where that clutter is with respect to where you’re currently looking,” said Anirvan Nandy, an assistant professor of neuroscience at Yale School of Medicine (YSM) and co-senior author of the study. The researchers found that the specific location of this clutter within the monkey’s visual field didn’t have much of an effect on how information was passed between neurons in the primary visual cortex. “For example, visual clutter in one location would drive information in a particular layer of the primary visual cortex to a lesser extent than clutter in another location,” said Monika Jadi, assistant professor of psychiatry at YSM and co-senior author of the study.