spring cleaning

monday was the spring equinox in the northern hemisphere, which not only signifies the start of spring, but as day and night are of equal length, it also symbolises balance

this is often welcomed with a ‘spring clean’, which, although rooted in religious and cultural beliefs, also has psychological benefits. research shows that visual clutter increases stress levels, lowers productivity and negatively impacts relationships. in contrast, the process of decluttering and organising, and the subsequent tidy space, reduces anxiety, improves concentration and boosts mood