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Does it really matter if our homes are a mess? Do organized environments actually make us happier and our kids calmer? It may depend on your personal set point.
In a recent study, women who saw their homes as "cluttered" had higher levels of the stress hormone cortisol than those who reported more well-organized, restful spaces. But for some of us, the stress of trying to be neat feels harder than any occasional shame or confusion that messiness might cause.
Does messy matter? Does it matter the same for everyone? How can you know when it's just your baseline versus when it's creating a real problem?
Amy and Margaret discuss:
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