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January 03, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes
DOMESTIC ENGINEER
Engaging in domestic activities as a Domestic Engineer (Mom, Wife, Homemaker)can be a fantastic way to soothe anxiety because they promote mindfulness and give you a sense of accomplishment plus keeps your home neat and tidy. Decluttering for the New Year is a powerful way to reset your space, mind, and energy, helping you start fresh and focus on what truly matters. To the Fellas, this works for you too and the same rules apply.
Here’s why it’s important:
Creates mental clarity
Invites positive energy
Reduces stress
Promotes productivity
Reflects self-care
Opens new opportunity
Fosters gratitude and mindfulness
DECLUTTER
Here are some suggestions, along with how they can help jumpstart the new year:
#1 Organizing
Decluttering a space: Focus on one small area, like a drawer or desk, to avoid feeling overwhelmed causing more anxiousness. (Pantry is a bit later, it’s a bigger task than you think) Something about organization in the rainbow colors (roygbiv) feeds my soul, and it looks amazing and makes me want to keep it that way.
Color-coordinating or labeling items: This repetitive and calming task can help clear your mind.
Rearranging furniture or decorations: Creating a fresh look in your space can give you a feeling of control and renewal.
LAUNDRY
#2 Cleaning
Folding clothes, sorting colors, and loading the washing machine are tactile and repetitive tasks. These activities can ground you in the present moment, reducing racing thoughts. Believe it or not, cleaning and/or tidying up is really soothing and beneficial for your mental and visual.
Sweeping or vacuuming: Physical tasks provide an outlet for nervous energy.
Washing dishes or laundry: The repetitive motions and warm water can be grounding. (Folding towels and shirts is good for this)
Organizing a cleaning schedule: Checking tasks off your list brings a sense of control and accomplishment. (Ie, Mon: Floors, Tues: Bathrooms)
DIY: Shirt Folder
FOCUS
#3 Gardening or Plant Care
The process to gardening and plant care helps focus and creativity and gives a daily nurturing task.
Watering or pruning plants: Connecting with nature is grounding and calming.
Repotting plants: It’s a creative, tactile activity that can be therapeutic.
Planting seeds : Try starting a window box herb garden, great for starters.
DIY
**Aromatherapy Home Cleanser**
What you need:
White vinegar – 1 cup (natural disinfectant)
Distilled water – 1 cup
Essential oils – 20-30 drops total (choose scents based on your preference, such as lavender, lemon, eucalyptus, or tea tree)
Spray bottle – 16 oz (glass is preferable for essential oils)
Optional: 1 tbsp baking soda (for extra cleaning power)