Ep 129: Mind-Blowing Clutter Statistics That Change Your Views on Stuff

 
 

Decluttering is important for a lot of reasons, not just because of the effect it has on our mental well-being. More and more research is coming out about how clutter also has a significant impact on our wallets and our relationships.

We know clutter can lead to wasted money because it's usually one of the first reactions I hear when I help people go through their stuff. They look at all the money that was wasted on the items now in storage, heading to the donation center, or worse, headed for the landfill.

We also waste time (arguably our most precious asset) when we spend hours looking for misplaced items. I can't tell you how many times I lost my keys before I got organized!

But more than that, clutter can damage our relationships because it stresses us out so much. It's clear that decluttering is important not just for our happiness, but for our health and wellbeing as well.

If you didn’t realize that there is a clutter problem or you need a reason to declutter, then listen up to these clutter statistics. Be warned though...the statistics on clutter are a bit shocking, but I think that having this information can help us make better choices going forward.

This episode of Wannabe Minimalist will also help you discover:

  • How clutter affects your well-being

  • The numbers behind how much money is spent on stuff every year

  • What the stats say about our “lack” of space

  • The top 3 reasons why people have difficulties organizing their homes

  • The shocking amount of clothing Americans discard every second


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Statistic Sources:

Have You Ever Wondered How Much Women Actually Spend On Clothing & Accessories?

Women’s spending habits: 99 must-know facts

The State of Consumer Spending

The Statistics on Purchasing Power of Women

The Global Glut of Clothing is an Environmental Crisis

Budget Dumpster

7 Organization Stats You Need to Know

35 Surprising Home Garage Stats You Might Not Know

McMansion: A Closer Look at the Big House Trend

U.S. Self Storage Industry Statistics

Self Storage Industry Statistics

Average Cost of Clothing Per Month Will Surprise You

U.S. Home Organization Industry Report 2017: Focus on General Purpose, Closets, Garages, and Storage Sheds - Research and Markets

Home Organization Market: Retail and Industry Trends and Analysis

Study Reveals The Most Common Items that Go Missing at Home

You Don't Need That: Average American Spends Almost $18,000 a Year on Nonessentials

Current US Consumer Debt

Ready-to-Waste: America’s Clothing Crisis

POLYESTER

Microplastic Pollution in Deep-Sea Sediments From the Great Australian Bight

EPA Nondurable Goods: Product-Specific Data

Chile’s Desert Dumping Ground for Fast Fashion Leftovers

Productivity, Lost Time, and the Power of AI to Make Search Easier

Survey Finds 54 Percent of Americans are Overwhelmed with Clutter and Don't Know What to Do With It

78% Of Workers Live Paycheck To Paycheck

It’s Science: Clutter Can Actually Give You Anxiety

 

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