Chore or stress reliever: Study suggests that washing dishes decreases stress
Friday, October 2, 2015 - 14:30
in Psychology & Sociology
Mindfully washing dishes calms the mind and decreases stress, a new study shows. The study looked at whether washing dishes could be used as an informal contemplative practice that promotes a positive state of mindfulness -- a meditative method of focusing attention on the emotions and thoughts of the present moment.