Going for walks, getting good sleep and getting together with good people all have positive effects on your mental health. But tidying up can also help your overall well-being.
This morning, Sean Kelly and Mariam Serkal sit down with Dr Julie Gowthorpe, RSW, and talk about how simply puttering and decluttering helps mental health.
Audio PlayerAccording to the Rotman Research Institute, there is a positive link between between household chores, brain volume, and cognition in older adults. Simply put, doing chores like cleaning can help older adults’ brains grow bigger and work better.
Activities like dusting, gardening, and doing laundry were associated with increased brain volume, particularly in areas crucial for memory and planning.
Audio PlayerThe Rotmann study further indicates that these tasks encourage mental focus and sense of control. It can also support being meditative as you are given time to think through issues and even have creative thoughts.
