Feeling overwhelmed by mental clutter? You might be surprised to learn that a cluttered environment can contribute to a cluttered mind. So, this week on Room by Room: The Home Organization Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella is joined by decluttering and organizing expert Rachna Kacker for advice on clearing physical space to clear the head. Founder of decluttering and organizing service Messmerize India, Rachna Kacker is among the two KonMari Gold Consultants trained by the world-renowned Marie Kondo. With her unique ability to transform any physical space into a peaceful and organized sanctuary, Rachna Kacker has helped individuals worldwide declutter their lives, relieve stress, boost productivity, and improve overall well-being. To top it all off, she is an Amazon best-selling author of the book ‘How to Increase Your Networth’. In this episode, Rachna Kacker asserts that if you are unable to locate an item in your home within 60 seconds, you most likely need to declutter or organize. She cites studies done by various universities suggesting that an unorganized space can increase stress hormones and mental overwhelm. Together, Marie and Rachna Kacker discuss the most common challenges that arise when attempting to declutter and how to overcome them, from object attachment to the fear of being judged and decision fatigue. So, whether you’re drowning in stacks of past paperwork or simply want a more peaceful home environment, this episode is packed with science-backed advice to help you achieve lasting organization and mental clarity! Follow Rachna Kacker’s work:Messmerize India: http://www.messmerizeindia.com/ How to Increase Your Networth: https://www.amazon.com/Increase-Your-Networth-Rachna-Kacker/dp/9390156114 Connect with Rachna Kacker via the following platforms:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachnakacker/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachnakacker/  https://www.instagram.com/messmerizeindia/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Rachnakacker02Produced by the Home Organization Science Labs, a division of LMSL, the Life Management Science Labs.Explore LMSL at https://lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/ and visit http://ho.lmsl.net/ for additional information about Home Organization Labs.Follow us on Social Media to stay updated:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCODVhYC-MeTMKQEwwRr8WVQFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/homeorg.science.labs/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homeorg.science.labs/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HOScienceLabs LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/home-organization-science-labs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@home.org.science.labs You can also subscribe and listen to the show on your preferred podcasting platforms: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/room-by-room-the-home-organization-science-insights-podcast/id1648509192 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7kUgWDXmcGl5XHbYspPtcW Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37779f90-f736-4502-8dc4-3a653b8492bdiHeart Radio: https://iheart.com/podcast/102862783 Podbean: https://homeorganizationinsights.podbean.com/ PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/3402163 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/room-by-room-the-home-organiza-4914172