Building A Tidy Home Environment Through Discipline

From having a clean desk to keeping the kitchen countertop free of food and utensils, some people seem to have no problem keeping their home spick and span, while for others, clutter always seems to get the better of them. A study published in the Journal of Consumer Research showed that most people create rules or classification systems to deal with items moving in and out of their living space. When disruptions to these systems occur, some people either modify the rules or simply tolerate transgressions, and the result can be a willingness to live in an untidy home. Sticking to ...