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MCC Daily Tribune

Declutter For A Cause Month

Declutter For A Cause Month is a month-long holiday in February, dedicated to clearing out home and office space to give unused items to charities. One of the reasons Declutter For A Month Cause is beneficial is that most charities and nonprofit organizations don’t have much funding. Most of them exist because of the passion and resilience of individuals who devote their lives to helping people in need. By participating in initiatives such as Declutter For A Cause month, we’re assisting charities and nonprofits by giving them our unused items and belongings to be used to take better care of their beneficiaries.

DECLUTTER FOR A CAUSE MONTH ACTIVITIES

  1. Get rid of expired foodstuff

    Sometimes when we do our grocery shopping, we end up buying things we don’t immediately need or in fact, don’t need at all. This holiday is a good time to get rid of items that have already reached their expiry date before we’re able to consume them.

  2. Gift some clothes

    Other goods that people tend to buy in excess are clothing. Instead of hoarding clothes that we never wear and that unnecessarily take up space, Decluttering for a cause is an opportunity to give them away.

  3. Donate your old books

    Because books hold sentimental value, it’s common to hold onto them even if we know the story by heart. Instead of gathering dust on your shelf, give these books a second life where they can be enjoyed by those who might never get the opportunity to read them otherwise.

5 IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT DECLUTTERING

  1. Decluttering creates calm

    Decluttering your space will leave you feeling ‘lighter’ because of the after-effect of having shed some weight.

  2. It makes one more productive

    Decluttering your home or workspace makes you more constructive with your time because of your improved ability to focus.

  3. Decluttering is good exercise

    The physical effort needed to declutter increases your heart rate, improves circulation, and builds muscles.

  4. Decluttering improves air quality

    Clutter takes up the space needed for adequate ventilation and so, decluttering creates room to breathe easier.

  5. Decluttering improves eating habits

    Decluttering readjusts the brain and encourages a healthier way of living.

WHY WE LOVE DECLUTTER FOR A CAUSE MONTH

  1. Environmental benefits

    Clutter negatively impacts our environment with landfills reaching critical mass. Declutter For A Cause month is an opportunity to reuse items making it a positive choice for the planet.

  2. Mental health benefits

    Decluttering creates calm. It allows the mind to focus.

  3. Charitable cause

    Declutter For A Cause month focuses on the act of giving. Items such as clothes and books that may no longer be useful to you could put a smile on someone’s face.

 

Declutter for a Cause - National Today - https://nationaltoday.com/declutter-for-a-cause-month/

Sarah Benedict
MCC Wellness Council
02/24/2023