The Connection between Cleanliness and Happiness Revealed
In a recent survey commissioned by Karcher, psychologist Brigitte Boesenkopf of Austria has highlighted the potential mental health benefits of cleaning. The survey, which polled 10,000 people in ten countries, including Germany, found that cleaning can be a path to greater well-being.
The survey revealed that 80% of people in Germany feel more balanced and clear-headed in a clean home. Moreover, 83% of respondents find the satisfaction of completing a task to be the greatest reward of cleaning. This sense of fulfillment and satisfaction, especially when tidying a messy room, can provide a significant boost to one's mental state.
Boesenkopf recommends dividing cleaning tasks into smaller units during the week, rather than saving it all for a big weekend session. By doing so, she believes, individuals can experience the satisfaction of accomplishment more often, aiding stress reduction.
Neurobiologists have found that our brains release reward substances when an activity is performed regularly, and this includes cleaning. This meditative state, as Boesenkopf puts it, can help stress reduction occur more easily.
Interestingly, the survey found that cleaning is not a significant source of conflict in German partnerships. Only 5% of those surveyed said cleaning regularly causes conflicts.
However, it's important to note that the study did not specify the countries other than Germany where the polling took place, nor did it provide information on the timeframe of the survey. Furthermore, while the survey was conducted by Karcher, there is no evidence from recent studies by Karcher about the mental well-being benefits of cleaning, as no such studies were found in the search results.
Despite this, the general scientific understanding on the benefits of cleaning for mental well-being is well-documented. Cleaning can help reduce stress, promote a sense of control, and even provide a form of exercise, all of which contribute to improved mental health.
In conclusion, Brigitte Boesenkopf's recommendations for dividing cleaning tasks into smaller units during the week could potentially lead to a more mindful and stress-free approach to maintaining a clean home. While a specific study by Karcher on this topic was not found, the general benefits of cleaning for mental well-being are supported by a wealth of research.
Connecting the dots of Boesenkopf's recommendations and the survey findings, it's evident that regular cleaning can positively impact mental health-and-wellness, fostering a sense of health-and-wellness by reducing stress and promoting a meditative state. Additionally, cleaning can also be viewed as a form of fitness-and-exercise, offering mental health benefits that stem from the satisfaction and fulfillment obtained by completing tasks and achieving a cleaner environment.
