18: Clutter and Perimenopause: Why Your Home Is Making Your Symptoms Worse
When clutter and a messy home are making your perimenopause symptoms worse... While patience may not have been your favorite thing, now you have days where it seems to be non-existent. The countertop clutter, the shoes by the door, the pile of mail... it doesn’t take much to push you over the edge. If you've noticed your tolerance for a messy home, clutter, and disorganization decreasing right along with your patience for loud people and extra demands on your time, this episode explains why, and what you can do about it. In This Episode: What's actually happening in your body: Falling progesterone and estrogen change how your brain processes stress and visual clutter, not just your mood. Why a cluttered home does more than annoy you. The research behind restorative environments, and what a less stimulating space can do for your nervous system. Where to start decluttering and organizing your home when you are annoyed and overwhelmed. Why now isn't the time for a complicated home organization system, plus what to do instead when your energy and memory aren't as predictable as they used to be. Resources Mentioned: Free Decluttering and Organizing Quick Wins Guide or Home Clarity Guide: www.simplifiedhomedesign.com/free 1-1 Clear the Clutter session: www.simplifiedhomedesign.com/clear-the-clutter Next Steps: Grab the Decluttering and Organizing Quick Wins Guide or Home Clarity Guide at www.simplifiedhomedesign.com/free and get weekly tips, new ideas, updates, and more delivered to your inbox every Thursday. If you are loving the podcast, I would really appreciate it if you would leave a review. It helps other women who are overwhelmed or frustrated in their homes find the show so they can start creating homes they love. Thank you so much! Looking for 1-1 help? Clutter is a pain. Let's make decluttering easier. You can book a Clear the Clutter session at www.simplifiedhomedesign.com/clear-the-clutter Related Episodes: 15: Don’t Declutter Your Home Until You Do This First 10: Zombie Decluttering: Try This When Your Husband or Kids Don’t Want to Declutter 05: Create A Decluttering Routine That Won’t Make You Lose Your Mind