8 Ways to Simplify Your Life Before September By Mia Brabham
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ext month, the kids go back to school and schedules start filling up. With summer cooling off and fall soon-to-be in full swing, we begin spending more time at home. What better time to clean things up and create a cozy, intentional environment than now? Organized spaces, physically and digitally, do wonders for your mental health. A study by the University of California on the daily patterns of mood and cortisol discovered that cleaning and decluttering can help you gain a sense of control over your environment. It leaves you more rested and restored, and
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less stressed and depressed. The sister of “spring cleaning” is simplifying and organizing your life — and it’s just as satisfying. For many people, parting with possession is tough — from the most sentimental to the most silly. When you finally choose to do so, though, you’ll find there’s less to clean, less to tidy up and less to worry about. Welcome to your new happier, healthier life and home. Here are eight specific ways to simplify your life and make room in your space, your schedule and your mind.
