It’s often just as important to care for your home as it is to care for yourself, and fortunately, there are ways to keep your home clean and tidy that can benefit your physical and mental well being, too.
If you’re feeling a little low or having an off day, but still need to keep a clean and tidy home, there are a number of ways to do it that can help make your day a little brighter. Try these tips and see how much better you can begin to feel:
When life throws you lemons, use them to clean your home!
Chemical based cleaners might destroy every germ and spot of dirt in sight, but their aroma can be soul destroying. Instead, try using a lemon based cleaning product to get your home clean, and give it a zesty zing. Studies have shown that anything with a fragrant, lemony smell has the ability to lift our mood and make us feel more positive, and as a natural cleaning product, lemons are actually very effective.
Put your favorite tunes on and grab your dancing shoes
We all know that physical activity releases endorphins that improve our mood, and science also tells us that dancing to music rather than just listening to it, makes us feel far better than doing either activity separately. So, why not turn your cleaning session into a dance, singalong and clean session, and see how long it takes for your mood to go from low to sky high!
Clear your spaces, clear your mind
Busy lives often lead to cluttered, untidy homes, but by dedicating just a few minutes a day to decluttering and tidying, you could help free your mind and give yourself more physical and mental room to breathe. With studies consistently showing that tidy spaces help to reduce stress and anxiety, your decluttering efforts could have a significant impact on your life.
Go green
There are a variety of benefits associated with growing plants both inside and outside of our homes, and not only do they look amazing, but they can help to soothe our very souls. With scientific studies showing plants to be highly effective at reducing stress levels and lifting your mood, they also have the added bonus of helping to purify the air you breathe.
While this tip isn’t necessarily a cleaning one, it can help to keep our minds ‘clean’.
Taking care of your home and taking care of yourself don’t have to be mutually exclusive, and by keeping on top of your cleaning and following the handy hints above, you can get as much self-care as you need.
