The Positive Mental Health benefits of the Home Declutter Kit

• Clearing clutter can help with depression and isolation

• How getting into the physical action of decluttering challenges mental paralysis

• The symbolic action of letting go through decluttering can have a profound effect on mental health

The beautifully designed and illustrated Home Declutter Kit takes a refreshing and realistic approach to decluttering. It uses simple, practical and effective techniques that can have a positive impact on our mental health.

Our homes are a reflection of our mental and psychological health and it's well established that making lifestyle changes, such as decluttering, can have a profound effect on our inner wellbeing. For many, the process of decluttering can be a very emotional and difficult process, especially if they are depressed or feel isolated. For some people it is practically impossible to take the first steps to getting started, due to feeling overwhelmed and not knowing where to start.

The Home Declutter Kit was created by Helen Sanderson, a decluttering expert with a background in psychotherapy. Unlike some books on the market, the kit is a practical hands-on tool that practically helps people take those first crucial steps to making a change in their environment and move forward in life.

"Suffering from depression can make it hard to handle simple, daily chores. Just keeping a home tidy can be too much. On top of that, guilt and shame can build up due to an internal critic, constantly chastising us about the mess. This can exacerbate the depression, lead to anxiety and make us feel worse. The kit is all about giving people and easy to use system that will help get them out of this vicious circle", says Helen.

The Home Declutter Kit not only provides tools and advice on what to do, the illustrations help on a deeper level by appealing to our inner-child. This cleverly breaks through a unconscious block of resistance to what can be an overwhelming task for many, especially those living with mental health issues.

Clutter can weigh us down and keep us stuck in the past. Many people hang on to possessions that have long outlived their usefulness, but have a sentimental attachment or symbolic meaning. Sometimes clearing clutter can seem overwhelming, because it means facing up to some painful issues. This is especially true when people are dealing with the loss of a loved one, the end of a relationship or career problems. Clearing clutter can signify acceptance of the transition from one stage of our lives to another, like when children leave home, someone is widowed or a relationship ends. Letting go of physical things connected to a part of our lives that has passed, can really help us move on.

The Home Declutter Kit comes in an elegant storage box containing four sets of beautifully illustrated cards and a manual that guides you through all aspects of decluttering. The cards are categorised by task and organised into colour-coded sets that can be used for tasks from a general tidy up, to dealing with years of accumulated paperwork or undertaking a deep detox of the house.

It's well known that people with depression and other mental health issues benefit from exercise and getting into action, as movement floods our bodies with uplifting hormones. Starting to take control and implement a decluttering project can be a very liberating process. Using the cards and the clear, structured method helps people avoid getting bogged down physically and emotionally in the process. The step by step approach encourages achievable goals and practically tells you what to do.

"Getting people into the action of decluttering can be cathartic and form part of a healing process, helping them move on in areas where they are stuck and making space for a happier life. When people get into the swing of letting go it gives them a massive amount of energy and builds confidence", adds Helen.

"I created the Home Declutter Kit because I know from 25 years of helping people with mental health issues that if you can deal with practical things like decluttering then you can start getting your mental health into a better position. The more you do to care for yourself and your home, the more you respect yourself. And the more you respect yourself, the happier you feel. It's a fascinating and powerful dynamic and I've seen it happen countless times when I've worked with people with depression", says Helen.

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The Home Declutter Kit RRP £36.99

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Notes to Editors

Helen Sanderson offers premium, bespoke decluttering and personal organising services for people who are unsure how to declutter. Her background as an interior designer, along with training in psychotherapy, means she has a unique combination of skills and experience. Helen works as a personal declutter coach, dealing with each person's mind set and individual situation, not just their clutter.