The Hidden Cost of Clutter: How to Reclaim Calm in Your Home and Life (Ep 282)
About the episode
Feeling drained by your home? Discover how clutter impacts your stress and energy—and learn 6 simple ways to reclaim calm and create a peaceful, clutter-free space that supports your life.
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If your home feels heavy or chaotic lately, you’re not imagining it. Studies from UCLA and Harvard show that clutter increases stress hormones, drains focus, and fuels burnout—especially for women.
In this final episode of the Find Your Number series, Deanna breaks down how clutter blindness sneaks in, why “stuff” silently steals your energy, and how to finally feel at ease in your own space.
You’ll walk away with six practical ways to reclaim your calm, one corner at a time—plus a few mindset shifts to help you release guilt and redefine what “home” really means.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
What clutter blindness is and why it happens
How science proves clutter raises stress levels
Why decision fatigue starts at home
The simple 15-minute habit that changes everything
Six practical ways to reclaim calm and reset your space
How to let your home evolve with you
Time Stamps:
00:00 Welcome + Series Wrap-Up
02:50 What “Home Environment” Really Means
04:45 Clutter Blindness Explained (and the science behind it)
06:00 UCLA Study: How Clutter Raises Stress
07:10 Harvard Research: Decision Fatigue & Mental Load
10:00 Why Clutter Competes for Your Attention
12:00 Client Story: Rachel’s 15-Minute Reset
15:30 Mini Home Peace Assessment
18:00 Six Practical Ways to Reclaim Calm
26:30 Permission to Redefine Home
28:30 Final Thoughts & Next Week’s Episode
Music: Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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About Deanna Yates
Based in San Diego, CA, Deanna helps high-achieving moms clear the clutter from their homes and lives.
Through coaching, courses, summits, and her top-ranked Wannabe Clutter Free podcast, she supports modern women in building organized, peaceful homes where they can thrive.
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