Spark joy and increase your wellbeing with self storage!

Self storage units are emerging as an unlikely hero in the quest for wellbeing and space management. As housing becomes increasingly unaffordable and cramped (especially in our towns and cities), self storage units are emerging not just as places to stash our overflow belongings, but as essential extensions of our living space that can enhance our mental health and overall wellbeing.

For many, self storage units provide a practical solution to the lack of space at home. At Storage Geeks we love to chat to our customers and it’s always interesting to hear their whys and wherefores for using storage units: like the group of musicians who take advantage of the temperature-controlled units to store their precious instruments, a charity who organises its library because it has outgrown their premises, and hobbyists finding space for their creative projects... to name but a few. The trend even extends to people ‘micro living’ in tiny homes or converted vans, who use storage units to manage their belongings.

Whilst we’re noticing that self storage is increasingly attracting younger, millennial customers, the typical self storage user is slightly older, often using the space to store inherited items or manage household overflow. But as urban living spaces continue to shrink and become more expensive, it’s inevitable that a broader demographic will turn to self storage as a vital resource.

Businesses are seeing the value in self storage too. Instead of having a dedicated space for file storage or stock, companies are shifting into self storage facilities because it’s more cost effective, and means they’re able to use their offices in a more productive way.

So, with the decluttering movement pioneered by Marie Kondo (who advocates that tidying up possessions can reset your life) echoing in our ears perhaps it’s time to ‘spark joy’ and boost your personal wellbeing with the new must-have – a self storage unit!