When you’re more selective about what you like to have around you, you’ll choose more wisely. As a result, you’ll appreciate what you have instead of wanting to go out and find more things. When you stop looking for more things, you’ll spend more quality time connecting with loved ones. You’ll also spend more time on self-care, whether that means journaling, getting a massage, taking a walk in nature, or listening to music.

You may not even like the things you’re holding onto anymore. But you’ll never know unless you go through it all. Decluttering helps you to see clearly how your style and tastes have evolved. For example, when you declutter your closet, you’ll be drawn to items you love to wear the most. The process will give you clues to what colors, patterns, and fabrics you now prefer. Once you understand what you like, you’ll naturally become more decisive and waste little time selecting what you need or want in the future.

Seeking out sales, never passing by a bargain, and accepting free stuff can become addictive. It’s also what fuels clutter. But living clutter-free can become addictive, too. As a result, you’ll save money you would have spent on things you don’t need. You’ll save time that would have been spent hunting for free or nearly free things. Here are other ways you’ll save money by ending the clutter:

You can also make money by decluttering your closet. Selling unwanted clothing, household items, and even books can help you recoup your original investment. There are plenty of ways to sell your items.

It’s obvious that the less clutter you have, the less cleaning you have to do. But it goes further than that. You’ll reduce the dust and dander in your home because you’ll have fewer places for it all to gather and sink into. It’s easier to clean a smooth and uncluttered surface than it is to clean the nooks and crannies of all the items you have stuffed and crumpled in corners and closets.

Clutter can hold you back in many ways. For example, relocating becomes a logistical and costly problem when you have tons of stuff that you’re emotionally tied to that needs transport. Even if you’re not planning to move, owning less stuff makes you feel free in your own home. You may feel more at ease doing the following things you couldn’t do with clutter:

• Redecorate a room
• Rearrange furniture
• Deep clean
• Hire a cleaning service
• Entertain with pride
• Cook healthy meals in a clean kitchen