The clutter-stress connection

Feeling stressed? Clutter might be the cause

🧠 The clutter-stress connection is real

Your brain’s not just seeing piles—it’s processing them. Every item is a “to-do,” and when there’s no visual rest, your mind never quite powers down.

Here’s what happens when clutter piles up:

• Stress spikes: Your body sees mess as a threat (yep), which raises cortisol—the stress hormone tied to poor sleep and cranky…