It’s being shown now more than ever that living in cluttered spaces causes stress and anxiety and can negatively impact our mental health. I work from home, and before I sit down to do my work, I make sure my desk is cleared off and my room is clean. It just makes me feel more productive to work in a clean, uncluttered space. Without clutter around me, focus improves, stress lowers, and energy levels increase. Clutter can make us feel stressed, anxious, and depressed. Studies have show that the