Declutter your home and clear your mind: how a spring clean helps you stay calm and improves mental well-being
- If you are stuck at home because of Covid-19, why not tackle those household tasks you’ve been putting off?
- If you are too anxious or depressed for such a big job, experts recommend starting small and doing a bit at a time
For Moushumi Khara, keeping her home clean and in order is a form of self-care. She organises her wardrobe, pantry and storage areas every couple of weeks and declutters regularly. She finds these tasks cathartic.
“My home is my sanctuary, so I strive to make it ideal for my family to live, work, rest and play in,” shares the Hong Kong-based stylist and founder of The Lifestyle Editor, a company that offers personal and home styling solutions.
“Every now and then, I review what I have, and if something no longer serves my needs, I either resell or donate it. I find this process of editing and purging quite emotionally therapeutic and freeing.
“I truly believe that our space affects our mental well-being. After a long, tiring day outside, returning to an organised and tidy home instantly calms me. I work from home sometimes, and when my desk is neat and free of clutter, I feel creative and inspired and get more done.”
With so many of us stuck indoors thanks to the coronavirus, there’s no better time to turn our home into a space of healing and happiness. And if you’re going through an anxious time because of the pandemic, cleaning and decluttering might make you feel better.