Our environment plays a very important role in our mental wellness — our outer worlds affect our inner worlds and vice versa. When we feel overwhelmed, our living spaces can also end up being cluttered, which in turn, can lead to more stress, anxiety, difficulty concentrating, and relationship strain. Having a clean home can give you a sense of structure and control. When there is structure and control in our environment, it can give us the ability to manage some of our internal states. Having a clean home can also give a sense of familiarity, consistency, and stability. The physical act of cleaning can also release endorphins which act as a pain reliever, stress reliever, and overall enhancement to our wellness. If you are having too many items in your vision, it can distract the brain’s processing capacity, so clearing away any clutter will allow your brain to focus on tasks one at a time. Cleaning requires us to slow down, which can give a calming effect if you are experiencing an overwhelming situation. Cleaning can help us explore, manage, and regulate our emotions. Having a clean home does not need to be a chore, it can be made into a relaxing hobby where you have time to unwind and improve your mental health.