Imagine coming home after a long day to a cluttered, messy and disorganized house. You would most certainly feel frustrated, stressed out and just plain annoyed. When we were kids we were always told by our parents to clean our rooms. There were multiple reasons behind this but the primary reason was that a clean surrounding enhances our focus, productivity and brings positivity. All these things relate to a person’s cognitive function and mental well-being. Therefore, the connection between clean homes and mental well-being is well-established in psychology and behavioral science.
Here’s how a clean and organized living environment can positively affect mental health:
1. Reduction of Stress and Anxiety
2. Enhanced Focus and Productivity –
3. Improved Mood and Emotional Well-being
4. Better Sleep Quality
5. Healthy Habits and Routine
Here are some tips to go about cleaning your home –
1. Pick a playlist – Let your mind relax and soothe itself by listening to good music. Studies suggest that the mind does its best work when it is not under stress and doesn’t see the task at hand as a task.
2. Start small – Compartmentalizing your chore and dividing your home into small sections can help clean better. This will also induce a feeling of achievement, having cleaned more smaller portions than being stuck with one giant chunk.
3. Set a timer – Giving yourself deadlines is healthy. Keeps you on track and ahead of time.
4. Enjoy the process – Your home is your shrine. Treat it as one, love it as one. It is an extension of yourself, so shower it love like you deserve to be loved.
