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stuff.co.nz
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https://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/76990730/how-five-house…
To turn the task into one of zen it's all about focusing your mind on what you're doing. Pay attention to the five senses - the temperature of the water, the weight of the clothes as you hang them on the line, the touch of the tea-towel or the scent of the washing liquid or freshly dried laundry. Don't get hung up if your mind drifts back to its own thoughts. That's natural, Kater says. Simply bring your focus back to the task.
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# How five household chores can reduce stress
'Mindless' tasks like hanging out the laundry can help your mental health.
'Mindless' tasks like hanging out the laundry can help your mental health. Photo: 123RF.COM / Not-For-Syndication
Prefer us on Google [...] For the best stress-busting chores around the home, read on:
1. 'MINDLESS' DOMESTIC CHORES
Ever noticed those people who get busy with the scrubbing brush or washing up after a domestic argument? Perhaps you're one of them. Inherently they know it's a way to get your mind off your troubles. 'Mindless' household chores like washing up, ironing, hanging out the washing, sweeping or washing the car are ideal for this.
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plan your laundry around your work routine for me doing laundry two times a week works best even if it means doing two to three loads in a day on laundry days I avoid taking on any other heavy chores however if you have a larger family or infant it might be more convenient to do one load daily to save time consider setting a timer on your washing machine at night so that it starts early in the morning this way when you wake up your clothes will be washed and all that's left to do is hang them [...] along with your regular laundry laundry if you place them in mesh bags or special laundry bags for [Music] undergarments I also dedicate one day specifically for washing linens on the day I change the bed sheets I immediately wash them instead of storing them in the laundry [Music] basket I also take this opportunity to wash the living room cushion covers and all the household towels having a proper laundry routine ensures that your clothes are washed efficiently without much effort just create [...] a mesh bag to the side of your laundry basket using a clip now whenever a family member needs to put their socks in the laundry they can place them directly into this bag this keeps all the socks pairs in one place making laundry much easier using mesh bags and undergarment bags is incredibly helpful for making laundry easier some clothes such as undergarments or delicate Fabrics are recommended to be washed separately or by hand however you can still wash these delicate items along with your
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tracto.app
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https://www.tracto.app/post/mindfulness-while-doing-household-chores
1. Pay attention to your senses: Notice the sensation of the warm water on your hands or the sound of the clothes rustling as you fold them.
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foundationsft.com
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https://foundationsft.com/cleaning
The British Journal of Sports Medicine reported that only twenty minutes of physical activity was enough to decrease stress levels! Over 3,000 people surveyed reported that regular housework was enough to decrease anxiety and stress levels. While cleaning isn’t a cure-all, that percentage can really help boost your energy and calm your nerves. [...] Many of us try to do our best to keep up with household chores and cleaning. But, no matter how hard we try, it seems like clutter always finds a way to creep back in our lives. Between work, after-school activities, playdates and everything in between, it’s easy to understand how clutter can sneak back in so easily. [...] If you dread cleaning, there’s actually a bright side according to psychological research. A recent study discovered that cleaning up messes actually can have a positive impact on your mental health and happiness.
So, if you want to destress, pick up your broom! Here’s why…
### Spring Cleaning For Your Mind
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Graphic with text: Health benefits of chores. Doing chores is a way to add more movement into the day, helps increase responsibility and independence, may reduce stress, and provides opportunities to practice a variety of skills (e.g., memory, planning, organizing).
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https://www.quora.com/Do-household-chores-help-with-depression-or-do-they-mak…
Do household chores help with depression, or do they make it worse?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/Advice/comments/184dcbm/is_household_chores_is_good_…
I was addicted to using smartphone and I forget my chores but my two grandmothers told me that I should learn how to do chores so I could make myself much