“Clutter causes STRESS”, says Gary Small, M.D., director of the UCLA Center on Aging, and stress in turns causes the body to secrete cortisol, a hormone that, if chronically elevated, is linked with anxiety and agitation” “Chronic stress can speed aging and increase risk of heart disease, says Dr. Small.
Spend at least 10 minutes a day decluttering your space at work or at home. “It’s clutter hygience, like brushing your teeth”, says Dr. Small. Organizing takes the edge off and helps you feel more in control. (November, 2006)
