How decluttering your closet can reduce stress and simplify your mornings

While a disorganized wardrobe might appear insignificant, it could have an underlying impact on how your morning starts. If you find yourself surrounded by clothes that you never wear, then getting ready will become a tiresome task for you. It becomes a matter of choice, where choosing what to wear turns out to be a mentally exhausting experience before starting your day.

Psychologists tend to relate such experiences to Decision Fatigue. It is described as a condition whereby making several decisions causes a decrease in one’s concentration levels. A crowded wardrobe causes an increase in the number of decision-making processes, particularly because of the lack of fit or preference among the items stored.


In addition, clutter has also been associated with increased stress and decreased productivity. A messy wardrobe full of clothes one doesn't use is another source of constant stress. People tend to keep clothes in case they will wear them someday, yet there is always that "one day" which never arrives, causing more and more clutter physically and emotionally. Getting rid of them not only saves space but also reduces unnecessary decision-making.

It is evident from the research findings that the main obstacle in decluttering wardrobes is the emotional attachment to the clothes. The clothing is usually a reminder of some memories or personal identification. In this respect, donating clothes is a way easier task for people compared to throwing it away since there are some reasons to do so.



However, donating your clothes will definitely change your life for the better. It allows you to get rid of the clothes that you do not wear or do not like wearing. In turn, when all clothes hanging in your wardrobe are those that you can choose instantly without any hesitation, preparing for work or another activity will be significantly faster and more pleasant.

In addition to the time you save by eliminating extra minutes you might waste deciding what to put on, you also experience positive emotions. Instead of thinking that you are throwing away good clothes, you can now donate and help someone in need.

“The Role of Individual, Psychological, and Environmental Factors in Closet Cleaning Behavior,” available in Korea Science, and “Sell, Donate, or Recycle? An Investigation into Fashion Clothing Recycling Behavior,” available through The International Review of Retail, Distribution and Consumer Research by Bianchi & Birtwistle, where they opened up about the same.


The experts in fashion also see the cleaning of wardrobes as a way of self-improvement. For instance, A popular fashion stylist, Micaela Erlanger shared in her study that when people simplify their outfits, they relieve themselves from additional stress and tension. When one knows that they do not have to use everything in their wardrobe for something later in their lives, they can concentrate on what suits them now and feels right at the moment.
Organizing one's closet does not always mean starting from scratch. Small but sincere steps towards improvement can be made right away. The sorting of things into those you use regularly, those you do not wear much anymore, and those which no longer match your lifestyle will help you choose what to keep. Those pieces which you do not wear very often become the simplest choice for donating.

When one declutters, it is essential to organize his remaining things properly. Such an easy and rational organization will allow wearing matching clothes in a couple of minutes as the latter will represent one's actual lifestyle.

Living nowadays when people are busy, even minor alterations can become important. Having an organized closet will provide one with the opportunity to enjoy peace and serenity as the whole process of dressing will be performed easily and quickly.