106 HAWAII PARENT March/April 2024 Everyone wants to organize and clean their home, but finding the time and executing the process is often a different story. Just thinking about it can be overwhelming and stressful. However, the ability to focus and think is affected by the spaces around us. Numerous studies have proven that a chaotic and messy environment has a direct correlation to stress levels, which affects our overall health. It can be difficult to focus and relax when our minds are overstimulated and distracted. Our brains tend to favor order, reducing the competition for attention and mental load. One study by UCLA’s Center on Everyday Lives and Families (CELF) by Elizabeth Hodge
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