Clean space, clear mind - The mental benefits of cleaning
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May 27, 2026
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It's spring-cleaning season, and for some people, that can mean drudgery or anxiety.
But experts say there are mental health benefits to be found in such manual chores as sweeping, mopping and clearing away clutter. These tasks can encourage mindfulness or permit the mind to wander, all while producing a concrete sense of achievement in accomplishing the basic tasks of daily life. As one famous Zen saying goes:
"Before enlightenment, chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment, chop wood, carry water”.
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