338 // Feel proud of your home again: Decluttering tips to overcome overwhelm with Emily McDermott

Author: Danielle Watson, Home Decorator, House Decor Coach, Home Styling
Published: Fri 16 May 2025
Episode Link: https://figandfarmathome.podbean.com/e/338/

Hey friend!

Did you know that multiple studies have shown a direct correlation between a cluttered environment and elevated levels of cortisol — our body’s primary stress hormone? When our surroundings are messy or chaotic, our brain perceives it as “unfinished business,” which keeps us in a state of stress.

So even if you're not consciously thinking, "Ugh, this clutter is stressing me out," your body is. And it’s responding by keeping you in a low-grade stress mode — making it harder to focus, sleep, or even relax.

But let’s think beyond cortisol for a second.

Clutter also impacts:

Your energy: It’s mentally draining.

Your relationships: It can lead to arguments or embarrassment about inviting people over.

Your productivity: Visual distractions make it harder to concentrate.

Your confidence: A cluttered home can make you feel like you're "failing" at adulting — even though you're absolutely not.

You deserve to feel proud of your home — not overwhelmed by it.

Ready for help doing just that? Book a Decoarting SOS Coaching Call to take the first step (or four) toward creating a home you delight in!

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