Improve Your Well-being With Spring Cleaning
It's about that time of year to start thinking about spring cleaning, which means some serious decluttering, reorganizing, and scrubbing.
Cleaning can have benefits that go beyond just having a clean home. Spring cleaning can be an act of self-care instead of a chore, especially when you realize just how many health benefits it has to offer.
Here are a few reasons how grabbing that duster and mop can benefit you!
Decrease stress: Cleaning and organizing your personal spaces can help relieve stress and anxiety. Eliminating external clutter may help you free yourself from internal mental clutter. You can also use cleaning products with calming scents like lavender and eucalyptus to help destress.
Increases productivity: Having clutter and a disorganized space affects your ability to focus. When you are less distracted by the disarray that surrounds you or the extra things piled up in your home, you free up mental space that allows you to concentrate on any given task more fully.
Improves immune system: Dust, mildew, mold, pet dander, and even bugs can be big immune system triggers for people prone to allergies, and cluttered homes tend to gather tons of these pollutants during the winter months. Removing allergens from your home can make you feel healthier, especially when allergies are abundant.
Improve your mood: Although many of us may not love the cleaning process, the result can be one of the most satisfying feelings. A tidy, fresh-smelling home can naturally boost endorphins in the brain and improve energy levels. Put on some of your favorite tunes while cleaning to make it even more fun.
Encourages a healthier lifestyle: Cleaning your personal spaces can improve other areas of your life like your diet, sleep habits, and physical health. When we spend the time and energy to clean, declutter, and organize our home, we prioritize ourselves, our health, and our well-being—an act that can inspire us in all areas of our life. Spring is a time of renewal, so what better time to switch things up?
Spring cleaning isn't just an opportunity to declutter your home; it's an opportunity to improve your emotional, mental, and physical health. So, kick off the spring season with some good old-fashioned elbow grease—your mind, body, and home will thank you for it!