A mop, a broom and a calmer mind. Why some find mental health benefits in everyday tasks
San Diego Padres2026-05-19 • MLB

A mop, a broom and a calmer mind. Why some find mental health benefits in everyday tasks

It's spring cleaning season, and for some people that means drudgery or anxiety. But experts from Zen monks to psychologists say there can be mental health benefits found in such everyday manual chores as sweeping, mopping and clearing away clutter.

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