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Depending on where you live, you may or may not have been able to tell it from walking outside but I am happy to confirm for you that it truly is Spring. While Spring is not my favorite season (that honor goes to Fall, with its multi-hued leaves, the smell of mulled cider, and the beautifully crisp autumn air), it is a time to which I look forward every year for one very specific reason: Spring cleaning.
Like many of you, I seem to have a deeply embedded instinct to accumulate items over the year, a fact only exacerbated by winter holiday gifts. This intake has only increased over the last two years, as the COVID pandemic has made it increasingly easy for my family and me to have new products delivered right to our doorstep. While these services have been a real life saver, both literally and figuratively, this fact also means that I have much more clutter in my home than perhaps ever before.
Interestingly, recent research is finding that the state of one’s physical environment is often inextricably tied to one’s mental state. That is, physical clutter in one’s home can be a significant contributor to mental clutter in the form of depression, anxiety, etc.
By intentionally removing clutter from our physical space, we make it easier for us to clear up our mental space, giving us the room we need for those activities that truly matter…
This is where the joy of Spring cleaning comes in. By intentionally removing clutter from our physical space, we make it easier for us to clear up our mental space, giving us the room we need for those activities that truly matter, like spending time together and talking over a glass of lemonade or, as is the norm in the South where I was born, incredibly sweet iced tea.
This connection between clutter and mental health runs even deeper than you may have imagined. Our brains actually produce clutter in the form of plaques of beta amyloid proteins that can inhibit cognitive function. This is, in fact, one of the most significant known causes of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease.
What is exciting is that, just as we can be intentional about decluttering our physical environment, we can also be intentional about decluttering our brains. Scientists have found that 40Hz light therapy, where a light is flickering at 40 cycles per second, can actually help our brains flush out these deposits of plaques, improving our sleep and boosting our memory and attention. Best of all, 40Hz light therapy is available today, without a doctor’s prescription.
So, if you’re looking for activities to do this Spring that can help to greatly improve both your physical and mental space, start by focusing on decluttering both your home and your brain. Your future self will appreciate the extra time, focus, and memories it can provide.
A doctor-recommended light therapy that rejuvenates brain function leading to remarkable health benefits. Choose a light system that fits effortlessly into your daily routine.
A 4-light system to fits into common areas like lounges, game rooms, or libraries where groups of people experience the lights and move freely about the spaces. The lights are synchronized to fill large rooms with safe, rejuvenating light to complement daily routines and planned activities.
Our synchronized 2-light system is best for larger rooms and shared spaces like family rooms and offices. Set them up on either side of the TV and turn them on while you’re watching your favorite programs. Or set them on conference tables or end tables for daily meetings. Think of them like a candle that casts glimmering light to improve concentration and executive function.
We designed Beacon40 Personal to fit into any home or office. Turn it on for at least one hour a day and experience the passive therapy of rejuvenating 40Hz light. Use them in any room at home while you answer emails, during meals or while you go about your daily routines. Use voice controls to set your personal preferences including tone, brightness and schedule.