I think that the act of cleaning itself of course, is a physical act and so if, depending on how much cleaning we're doing, how vigorous we're getting, we actually may be getting a bit of a workout. So a lot of people when they are faced with other problems that maybe they can't address at the time, or they're just kind of overwhelmed, they find that cleaning helps them restore a sense of control. So a lot of people do find cleaning to be very satisfying, but also to be very good way of managing stress or anxiety. What are some of the health benefits, obviously on the mental side as well, but also on the physical side of just that kind of act of cleaning and decluttering? What are those benefits? And a lot of people find clutter distracting, certainly. Because otherwise you could be distracted like, "Oh gosh, I need to put those dishes away or I'm going to have to do that later." So if you start out with everything neat and tidy, then you don't have those distractions. I definitely notice a difference just in my overall kind of focus and just motivation if things around me are kind of tidy and cleaned up a little bit, you can definitely tell there's some sort of impact on your mental health.Ībsolutely. And there's also just a peace of mind from having an aesthetically pleasing place to wake up in and return to at the end of your workday, or if you're working from home, of course, just to have your workday feel smooth and organized and put together. It can help them with their day-to-day routine. Potter, what is it about a clean and well-organized home that people tend to find so satisfying?įor a lot of people having clean and organized home can help them feel in control. Plus there's been no shortage of cleaning and decluttering gurus over the past several years, preaching to us about the importance of keeping a clean and tidy home. Research is telling us that a cleaning or a lack of cleaning can actually impact your mental health. So if you've ever been gripped with the sudden desire to suddenly deep clean your entire home, or maybe you're motivated and inspired to suddenly reorganize every closet or pantry in your house, you're actually not alone in feeling this way. Potter, thanks for taking the time to speak with us and welcome to the podcast. We're here with clinical psychologists, Dr. Today we're talking about how mental health and cleaning are actually connected. My name is Cassandra Holloway, and I'll be your host. Thanks for joining us for this episode of the Health Essentials Podcast.
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