When our clients and workshop attendees get to the other side of a downsize, something we hear again and again is "I can't believe I didn't do this sooner." The reasons behind that reaction show up in places you might not expect, from memory and sleep to money and family conversations.
We walk through research from Princeton and UCLA on what a full house does to your brain and stress levels, along with the numbers on how much time and money clutter costs. Whether you're planning a move or clearing out while you stay put, every one of these upgrades applies.
We'll walk you through:
- What clutter does to your memory and stress
- Why "open loops" keep you from relaxing
- How a lighter home eases family tension
- Where 2.5 days of your year go
- The money hiding in duplicates and storage units
- The stuff anchoring you to who you were
Dream It is the first step of our five-step process, and these seven upgrades give you a picture of what you're working toward before you sort a single drawer. Once you can see that picture, starting with one closet or one countertop gets a lot easier.
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