We live in a world where modern lifestyles pull us in all directions. It’s no wonder we are overwhelmed and stressed out by our busy lives and cluttered homes.

UCLA researchers even wrote a book on the subject, “Life at Home in the Twenty-First Century: 32 Families Open Their Doors,” and found many families had garages too full to accommodate cars, backyards that are never used, and mothers with elevated stress hormones.

If you’re ready to step off the hamster wheel, here are some basic strat