Organizing for Self-Care: How a Tidy Home Boosts Well Being

A tidy home fosters a sense of accomplishment and control, boosting self-esteem and overall well-being.

Seven in 10 Americans are pinning the success of 2025 on one thing: a clutter-free home, according to new research.

That’s the findings of a new survey of 2,000 adults which explored the connection between the “new year, clean home” mindset.

Results showed Americans place an incredibly strong correlation between starting a new year and the state of their home with 66% saying starting the year clutter-free is ‘key.’

While a further 83% say having a clean and organized home sets the tone for the entire year to come.

The survey conducted by Talker Research for The Container Store found that to start strong, a third of Americans will prioritize going into 2025 with a clutter-free home (34%) — among other goals like sticking to their budget (47%) and starting a new career (16%).

But “new year freshness” only lasts 38 days, according to estimates of those who are planning on cleaning their home; 59% of these respondents said it’ll last even less.

To get on top of things, most Americans plan to do a big deep clean of their home at the beginning of the new year (61%), averaging that it’ll take them 20 hours to do so.

For many, getting started is the hard part, as the average respondent is more likely to keep a regular cleaning streak after doing so for four weeks in a row.

However, once that streak is broken, half of respondents said it’s hard to get it back (49%).

Viewing cleaning and organizing as forms of self-care can make these tasks more enjoyable and rewarding. By nurturing your living environment, you also nurture yourself. This perspective can transform routine chores into meaningful activities that contribute to mental health!

In order to reap the benefits of a clean, organized home, consider the following strategies:

*Establish Routines: Set aside specific times each week to organize different areas of your home. The consistency helps prevent clutter from accumulating.

*Declutter regularly: Engage in regular decluttering sessions to remove items that no longer serve you.

*Create Designated Spaces: Assign specific places for your belongings to make it easier to maintain order and reduce stress.

*Use organizational tools: Incorporate tools like drawer organizers, storage bins and hooks to keep items neatly arranged and easily accessible.

References: New York Post, SWNS (2025) Is a clean home the key to a successful 2025? Researchers weigh in.