We all enjoy having a clean home, but did you know that there are people who enjoy the process of cleaning? Those people tend to be healthier and fitter than the average person. How are the two things connected? We will share that with you as well as some other surprising information about the health of your body and how it connects to a clean home.
Fitness and the Clean Home
People who clean their homes for themselves and who manage to keep the home clean most of the time tend to be disciplined. That makes sense, right? They have a strong desire to keep the house clean, and that translates over to a more disciplined fitness routine.
They can stick to a cleaning schedule, and that same level of self-discipline and personal motivation helps them in keeping to an exercise schedule. It also helps them stay on their diet. So, if you are having trouble eating the foods you are supposed to, you can actually help yourself be more disciplined by keeping to a routine in a different area of your life, like home cleaning.
Any part of your life where you have a strong sense of discipline and where you keep to a rigid schedule will help you in all other areas. This is a basic tenet of self-discipline, which is why many self-discipline experts advise you to start your day off by making your bed up. You will begin with a chore and will be more productive during the day.
Just because you have a clean home, that doesn’t mean you will be fit, but you are more likely to have control of your health if you have control of your home and its level of cleanliness.
Less Mess Means Less Stress
Stress is the secret health killer. It derails us from our schedules and makes us take longer to get things down and hurts our body in so many different ways. They say that the only stress that can get to you is what you allow in, and there is a lot of truth to that statement. You can determine your reaction to stimuli in your life and control your emotions, with practice. You may need to do breathing exercises or say reaffirming statements, but you can get your mind under control when you start to feel stressed. The more you fight against stress with these tactics and others, the less control stress will have in your life.
Now, one great way to limit the amount of stress that you experience is to have a clean home. Whether you do the cleaning or you find a maid who is easily a great house cleaner, that’s up to you. But keeping the house tidy will keep the clutter to a minimum and create less stress in your mind and body.
There is scientific evidence to back up this idea of tidiness reducing stress. Our mind actually hates clutter, because it causes us to worry or to feel unfocused, so it is harder to get things done when there is clutter and mess around us. If you struggle with mood swings, depression, and excessive stress, then you could help yourself out a bit by keeping the house clean. We are not saying that cleaning your house will fix your mental health problems, but it will help make them a bit more manageable.
If you experience less stress, then you are likely to do less stress eating. That’s great for your health and your dieting plan. If you have less stress in your life, you are more likely to stick with your workout schedule and get the fit body that you have been aiming for. When you feel stressed, you might make exceptions to your workout plan and just be lazy or feel lethargic because you are stressed and possibly depressed as a result. So, it makes sense to try to control your stress as much as possible.
Fitness and a Good Night’s Sleep
Health experts will tell you that sleeping well each night is important if you are going to have excellent overall health. You reduce stress on your mind and body by getting adequate sleep. Your metabolism works better when you sleep well, and you feel more rested and have more energy to work out if you get adequate sleep.
Okay, great, but what does that have to do with keeping a clean house? It has a lot to do with it, actually. You can improve your sleep routine by cleaning your house, as that will cut down on the dust, pollen, and other irritants in the home that can block your sinuses and keep you awake at night.
Have you ever had trouble getting to sleep because your sinuses are irritated or blocked and you are sniffling, sneezing, coughing, or having trouble breathing? The problem could be that you are not keeping the house clean enough. Try working especially on getting rid of dust and cleaning around your sleeping area so that you can sleep better at night. If you are doing the cleaning for yourself, then schedule cleaning well before you go to bed so that you are not putting dust in the air as you clean right before bedtime.
Also, use cleaning methods that do not push dust around, and wear protective gear on your face and hands so that dust doesn’t get into sensitive areas. These precautions will help you keep your sinuses clear and prevent irritation.
When you get a good night’s sleep, you can wake up feeling refreshed and ready to start your day, as opposed to feeling lethargic and like you don’t have enough energy to work out. If you are feeling energized, you will be more motivated to eat healthy and stick to your plans for a fitter body.
Maybe you have wondered what is holding you back from having the body you want. It could be a messy house, and if this article has given you some ideas as to what the problem is, then we are glad for that.