Tag Archives: chores

Mindful Housekeeping: Laundry

Folding Laundry :The repetitive nature of folding, coupled with the quiet satisfaction of seeing the tangle of clean clothes transformed into a neat pile, makes folding laundry another good choice for a meditative activity.Use your senses to enhance the experience, … Continue reading

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 Making Your Bed

Enjoying the simple process of making your bed as soon as you get up in the morning is a small, positive way to start the day. In the same way that you’re more likely to fit in a workout if … Continue reading

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Fix and clean screens

Before you open your house up for fresh air, wash and patch window screens.

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Install an outdoor clothesline

Celebrate spring by getting set up to enjoy the scent and texture of air-dried sheets and towels — and the satisfaction of taking a small step toward using less energy.

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Pair chores with pleasures.

Pair chores with pleasures. Need to see a certain difficult relative more often? Commit to going to that pricey restaurant only with that person. “I’ve done research showing that if you combine something you find tempting with something that feels like … Continue reading

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