Verywell / Ellen Lindner
Key Takeaways
The world opens up in the spring.
The Earth hitsrefreshafter a long, dark hibernation.
And we humans follow suit, shedding our oversized coats and other items that got us through the winter.
Verywell / Ellen Lindner
Some things get donated while other items enter the attic until temperatures drop again.
We may move pictures and other knick-knacks around to change a spaces vibe.
This processwidely known as spring cleaningis not only good for our space but also for our mental health.
Spring cleaning is already a widespread practice.
Only 8% of people said their home never partakes.
This was an increase from 2021, whenthe surveyfocused on people entrenched in the pandemic.
In that instance, 69% of people reported that their household engaged in a yearly spring cleaning.
Holly Schiff, a licensed clinical psychologist at Jewish Family Services of Greenwich.
McGovern continues, So often, those things act as a security blanket.
When we are able to get rid of the stuff, it is liberating and freeing.
It reinforces that we dont need security blankets.
We are able to thrive without the weight of the stuff.
It can also bring a sense of control into your life.
Whereas being out of control can bringanxiety, these actions can tame it.
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