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Why clutter stresses us out, with Dn. Joseph Ferrari, PhD

Speaking of Psychology

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Is Clutter a Problem?

There's a tipping point like so many things in life. It's when does it become procrastination and not just delay? The way Katherine Roster and I define a clutter based on our 2016 paper is it's an overabundance of possessions that collectively can create chaos and disorderly living spaces. There's a study that was done that showed Americans have over $7,000 of unused stuff in their house. And then we wonder why people are a paycheck away from being on the streets. Why credit cards are maxed out?"

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