Test: What’s holding you back from sorting your clutter?

The clutter in your home reflects your state of mind. Your overscheduled work and social life leave you with little time for organization, and you often feel overwhelmed. Having a good sort-out is a constant unfinished task on your to-do list. Every time you see those piles of papers or that heap of clothes in the corner of the bedroom, you are subconsciously giving yourself the message that your life is slipping out of control.

Even if you’re not naturally minimalist, when you are too busy to pay proper attention to your home environment, it’s easy to reach a tipping point where your living space is no longer a relaxing place to spend time in. On some level, you know that you need to declutter your daily routine before you can clear out your living space.

But you’re holding onto all the ‘busyness’ for a reason. Perhaps being busy, stressed, and tired has become associated with success? Or is it a way of steering clear of tougher decisions? Ask yourself, what am I avoiding by filling up all the space in my life?