Why clean up your home!
Have you ever wondered what is the most under-appreciated, underrated, underestimated, and taken for granted piece of business? Find out here!
Let's consider two scenarios:
Scenario 1-Home A
As soon as you enter your home and turn on the fan, a tornado of dust engulfs the room.
You reach for a bottle to quench your thirst, but it is empty.
Upon entering the washroom, an unpleasant stench greets you.
When you try to find something clean to wear, you discover a pile of unwashed laundry tucked away in a corner.
Feeling famished, you rummage through the refrigerator only to find nothing to eat. Upon considering cooking, you realize that some grocery items are missing, and your milk has gone sour. Add to that, your kitchen sink is filled with unwashed dishes.
All of a sudden, a foul smell catches your attention, and you find that your trash can is overflowing.
Finally, you head towards your bed, hoping to get some much-needed rest, but it is cluttered with miscellaneous items, leaving no space for you.
Eww!!
Scenario 2-Home B
You enter your home and are welcomed by a pleasant aroma.
As you walk barefoot, you notice that the floors are immaculately clean, without a speck of dust.
You step into the washroom and enjoy a nice relaxing bath in a clean and fresh environment.
In the kitchen, you easily prepare a satisfying meal to satiate your hunger.
Your kitchen is organized and spotless.
When you decide to change clothes, you effortlessly find a fresh and comfortable set.
As you enter the bedroom, you find your bed neatly made with clean sheet and pillows, offering a wonderful place to sleep and unwind.
Now, after a long tiring day at work, which home would you choose?
Obviously, Home A. (assuming we are talking about rational individuals here).
For those who prefer Home B, good luck!
Hence, the answer to the initial question is -"HOUSEHOLD CHORES"!
Importance of household chores:
It is unfortunate that we often overlook the importance of these tasks in our daily lives. We easily disregard the significance of these tasks in our lives. Failing to complete these household chores promptly can result in a place resembling Home B.
Additionally, we also tend to forget to appreciate the individuals who effortlessly carry out these chores, day in and day out. It is, without a doubt, the most thankless job in the world. These tasks are primarily carried out by women of the house, earning or otherwise.
There is still a great amount of gender divide in this area, and that is the main reason why these quotidian tasks go unnoticed.
Just because no money is earned in these tasks, they are often taken for granted and people who are responsible for keeping our abode clean and tidy are seldom acknowledged.
Why don't we start showing appreciation, gratitude and respect towards these individuals, who contribute so greatly to our well-being? For without their efforts, our lives would be consumed by chaos and disorder.
Benefits of household chores:
Household chores, often viewed as mundane and thankless, are far more than just a means of maintaining a clean and organized home.
While the immediate benefits are visible in the form of impeccably clean-living space, the impact of these chores extends far beyond the realm of aesthetics. Few of them are mentioned below:
When our home is well organized, we are better equipped to face the challenges outside.
It provides opportunities for various skill development. These chores help us to learn important life skills which are valuable in our everyday lives. It also has a positive impact on other aspects of life.
It is a great form of physical activity which is beneficial to our overall health.
It can also serve as a form of stress relief and relaxation. Some tasks are found to be therapeutic in nature.
Moreover, performing household chores has a positive psychological impact, enhancing our overall well-being. There are various mental health benefits associated with these activities. Forbes Health highlights some advantages including:
- Sense of order and control.
-Sense of responsibility.
- Familiarity and consistency.
- Release endorphins.
- Improved focus.
- Regulated emotions.
Kids and household chores:
You must be thinking how can kids get involved in household chores which are quite heavy in nature. However, there are kid friendly chores as well.
Some of the kid friendly chores include, putting the toys in place after play time, making their own bed, putting the dishes on the sink, putting away the dirty laundry into the designated place, setting the table for meals, clearing the tables after the meals, watering the plants, etc.
Doing such chores is highly beneficial for kids, for they instil a sense of responsibility in them from early childhood. They help them in gaining confidence, which helps them grow into a matured human being.
They develop important life-skills, such as time-management, teamwork and problem-solving.
It is the responsibility of the parents to inculcate such good habits in kids from the very beginning, as soon as they become capable, keeping in mind such chores have long term benefits.
Final thoughts:
Let us not forget the immense level of calm and composure household chores provided us during the time of Covid-19 pandemic. Those chores were the only saving grace.
When the world suddenly turned scary and everything became anxiety-inducing, these chores provided us a sense of normalcy and routine. They helped us to focus on the present moment.
Once you incorporate this habit of performing household chores into your daily life, believe me, you will not be able to not do it.
Remember, a clean home leads to a better life!
So, happy cleaning, everyone!
Sucheta
Disclaimer: I am not an expert or a professional in the field of mental health. This writing is based solely on my experience and observation, and it is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice. If you need help with mental health issues, please contact a qualified professional.
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