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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Chiana Dickson

I've romanticized cleaning, and my tedious chores are easier than ever – 5 ways to turn loathed housework into 'meditation'

Dark green kitchen with Range cooker and shelving, with crown molding on the ceiling, pearly stovetop splashback and brass touches.

Housework can easily feel like a burden, especially when there are usually far more exciting things we would rather be doing. That is why I have started romanticizing cleaning to take some of the load off.

It might all sound a bit ‘wishy-washy’, but romanticizing chores can be a fantastic wellness activity, allowing you time away from screens and working with your hands to improve your environment, and thus your mental health.

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