The beginning of a new year is always an exciting time if you have a clear vision for your future. But sometimes, the crossover to a new period of your life can bring more blues than excitement. That’s exactly when deep cleaning can be utilised as something more than a heavy chore. It is indeed, a mind-body-soul cleansing ritual.
Sounds too woo-woo for you? Don’t worry, we’ll give you a practical explanation.
Cleansing the Mind
First, living in a cluttered place will clutter your mind. The more objects there are around you, the more distractions appear for your brain. You can easily get agitated or angry. Also, the less physical space there is in your living room or bedroom, the more dust will accumulate and less oxygen will be available for you to inhale. All this will slow down your brain and make it work under more pressure than it should.
The way to clear your mind and improve your concentration is to deep clean and declutter your home. You can start from your wardrobe and move to any items you don’t need or use. Make sure the hard-to-reach areas are properly dusted, wiped and disinfected. This will improve the air quality and help you sleep well. With a sound sleep and less mental distractions, you will soon find yourself much more focused and motivated.
Cleansing the Body
Deep cleaning your home can work great on your body too! If you choose to do the job yourself, that’s going to be a fantastic full-body workout that will get you moving, stretching and burning calories. Scientists have tested this and we know that 2 hours of rigorous cleaning burns up to 250 kcal!
Furthermore, when you disinfect your living space, it will act as a protective layer to your body. No dangerous germs stuck on various surfaces at home – so, very important in cold months, when your natural immunity goes down a notch.
Last but not least, it’s a perfect opportunity to go through the pantry, fridge and freezer and get rid of everything that has the potential to make you (even more) unhealthier.
Cleansing the Soul
Disposing of objects and cleaning your physical realm of dirt and things that are not good for you can impact your spiritual health too. As your wardrobe and home become lighter, so does your soul. Some items can have an emotional value for you, but that value may not necessarily be positive. In fact, some of the objects you keep may be bringing negative emotions and feelings to you. They may limit your ability to embrace change, to work on getting to your next personal level or simply be keeping you in the past. All these are bad for you and your happiness and success. So, deep cleaning your home can bring a much needed clarity mentally, physically and spiritually.
Booked your deep cleaning yet? There’s still time to do it and begin the new year as a truly new you!