I couldn't imagine of living in a cluttered home. However couple of years ago my life wasn't like that and my closets and storage spaces were full of things I didn't need. Eventually I decided to get rid of all the extra things that I didn't need. This article describes the four benefits I gained by decluttering my home.

Your home is easy to clean
One of the things you realize as soon as you have decluttered your home is that it's easier to clean. Although the cleaning may still be tedious, it's faster and easier, because you don't have to declutter your home first before you can start cleaning it.

You can find your things easier
You are finally able to find the things in your closets and other storage spaces after decluttering your home. The less stuff you have the easier of finding your things gets. No more of trying to find something at the back of your closet, since in most cases you have just the essential left.

You enjoy just the essential items in your household
I have realized that after decluttering my home, I have just essential items left. This means that only the things I really use and care are there. And because of this, I'm able to appreciate those items more than if I was living in a cluttered home.

You feel good about yourself when donating stuff
If you decide to donate the stuff you don't need, you feel good about yourself. Someone else may need what you have and after deciding to let go of something and giving it to someone else who needs it, feels just great. You are able to helping someone else.

You just feel lighter
I don't know about you, but I feel lighter when I have less stuff to take care of. I can't explain the feeling where it comes from, but somehow I feel a sense of relief, when I have got rid of the stuff I don't need.
Less stuff the happier you are. This is true at least in my case.