Speaking of Psychology
Speaking of Psychology
American Psychological Association
Why clutter stresses us out, with Dn. Joseph Ferrari, PhD
36 minutes Posted Feb 22, 2023 at 11:30 am.
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Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed by all your stuff? If so, you're not alone. In recent years, a thriving decluttering industry has sprung up to help us deal with our ever-accumulating piles of things. Dn. Joseph Ferrari, PhD, of DePaul University, talks about why we accumulate so much stuff and why we find it so hard to deal with it, what the research says about clutter, stress and anxiety, and the best ways to get started clearing the clutter in your home.

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