All In The Mind Is clutter making you feel bad?
Aug 16, 2025
Join Rose Kerr, a reporter focused on decluttering and consumerism, alongside Professors Melissa Norberg and Jessica Grisham, who specialize in hoarding and OCD. They dive into the emotional toll of clutter, discussing how it affects mental health and well-being. The conversation reveals why some people struggle with decluttering and offers insights into mindful consumption. They also explore the emerging trend of 'underconsumption' and its cultural implications, advocating for a more compassionate understanding of our relationship with possessions.
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Clutter Impairs Everyday Function
- Decluttering can improve functioning by making it easier to find things and relax in your space.
- Melissa Norberg says this practical clarity benefits you and those around you.
Evidence Is Stronger For Clinical Groups
- Scientific evidence for decluttering's mental-health benefits is stronger for clinical groups than the general public.
- Jessica Grisham cautions against seeing minimalism as a universal cure-all.
Minimalism Can Become Another Pressure
- Minimalism on social media can create new pressures to be 'perfect' and worsen stress.
- Jessica Grisham warns the idealized minimalist life can leave people feeling inadequate.