Feeling stressed? You might need to try self storage

23 Apr 2018 Feeling stressed? You might need to try self storage

Stress is something most of us feel from time to time, whether it is down to a major life event or simply trying to keep up with our day-to-day lives.

April is stress awareness month, designed to highlight how common the issue is and help people come up with strategies to deal with it. We can all think of ways in which we combat stress like talking to a friend or taking a relaxing bath but it’s possible that using self storage might help too.

Here are three ways self storage can reduce your stress levels:

  1. Win the fight against clutter

If your home is messy and full of clutter, you may well feel overwhelmed and stressed. Getting organised can help you gain a sense of control over your life, which should make you calmer and more relaxed. Space at home also helps you to have a clear mind and leaves you more able to enjoy and appreciate the things you have. Researchers at Princeton University discovered that people find it harder to focus on a task if they are surrounded by objects. One of the hardest parts of decluttering is getting started in the first place. Renting a self storage unit gives you somewhere safe and secure to keep your stuff until you work out exactly what you want to do with it. Putting boxes and large items into storage will allow you to see the benefits of decluttering straight away and you will quickly learn what you can and can’t live without.

 

  1. Make moving house easier

Moving house is widely considered to be the third most stressful life experience, beaten only by bereavement and divorce. Many of the things which make moving challenging are beyond our control but there are ways to make the process easier. Start by making a list of everything which needs to done. Use the move as an opportunity to get rid of everything which you no longer need, appreciate or enjoy. Using self storage gives you a place to put things while you decide whether it will come with you to your new home or to keep furniture you have specifically purchased for your next property. Storage can also give you more flexibility over moving dates as it gives you somewhere you can keep all your belongings if you need to vacate your existing property before you get the keys for the new one.

 

  1. Indulge a new interest

Taking up a new hobby is a great way of relieving stress. Exercise and participating in sport will not only help you become healthier but it will also encourage your body to release more endorphins, which make you feel more positive. If you’re not an active person, you may want to consider taking up something creative like painting, pottery or knitting. The one downside with hobbies is that they often need quite a bit of equipment. Using self storage gives you somewhere to keep all the things you need for your new interest without it taking over your home. It is also a good way of storing collections which could potentially take up too much space if kept in your own property.

 

Andrew Porter Limited offers affordable and flexible self storage to meet your needs. Our self store facility in Lancashire has controlled access and 24-hour CCTV for your peace of mind and you can even take advantage of our free van hire to get your things to and from your unit.

 

 

 

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