Why are some people messy? Psychology explains its origins

People who are disorganized are often characterized by a way of living and organizing that many find chaotic, but which often reflects a creative and flexible mind.

These types of people tend to prioritize immediacy and spontaneity over structure and strict planning , so they may feel more comfortable working in environments where they have the freedom to let ideas flow without worrying too much about physical order. In fact, specialists have conducted several analyses on this type of behavior.

In this regard, Argentine clinical psychologist Patricia Faur recently pointed out that in some specific cases, " disorder represents a form of resistance to socially imposed structures "; this would be an unconscious response to a culture that values ​​planning. See more: It's not just the surname: requirements you must meet to obtain Italian citizenship

According to psychologist Paloma Méndez de Miguel, on the Activa Psicología y Formación website, sometimes disorder can be " a learned behavior. We learn and maintain many of our behaviors by association [...] There are some personality characteristics that are more or less associated with disorderly people. Usually, people who are not very perfectionistic, who do not need to be in control of their environment, tend to be more disorderly , although there are exceptions. "

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For her part, Olga Albaladejo, an integrative psychologist specializing in health and well-being, pointed out in Cuídate Plus that " being disorganized means not following a structured system for organizing spaces, time, or objects ." She explains that these disorders can manifest themselves at different levels:

- From physical clutter (chaotic rooms, piled up papers)

- To the disorder in the management of time or emotions.

Thus, " clutter is simply a lack of habit, while for others it is a choice or a way of functioning that does not affect their daily performance ," the expert adds. She also describes some personality traits that these people may have, including: creativity (" it is difficult to follow rigid patterns " ); impulsiveness (" they prioritize activities that interest them over organizing "); difficulty planning and/or following through on plans (" sometimes they have trouble establishing routines, remembering tasks, or keeping their commitments "). See more: El Monedero: options for young people to buy a home, what they have and how to access them.

Furthermore, the expert on the portal maintains that they can tolerate chaos without problems and tend to be unpunctual people; there are cases where " disorder extends to time management, causing these people to arrive late or lose track of time ."

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