Household chores aren’t challenging per se, so why do we avoid doing them?
Experts weigh in on chore procrastination, and how to avoid it.
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After all, its not like rinsing a plate requires mental or physical strain.
The mental hurdle is often the simple truth of resentment, says clinical psychologistCarla Manly, PhD.
clinical psychologist, life fulfillment expert, and author ofDate Smart,Joy From Fear, andAging Joyfully
This can lead to an unconscious buildup of resentment toward our big and little cleaning tasks.
Its human nature to avoid or put off tasks that dont hold personal value.
If cleaning is far down on your list of priorities, you may surely procrastinate.
Carla Manly, PhD
Of course, some people like to clean.
But, according to Dr. Manly, if you dont, making yourself do it anyway can prove difficult.
Its human nature to avoid or put off tasks that dont hold personal value, she says.
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So, ready to stop being perpetually tortured by the contents of your sink?
Below, find a few strategies for eliminating chore procrastination from your life.
clinical psychologist, life fulfillment expert, and author ofDate Smart,Joy From Fear, andAging Joyfully
So, he suggests finding ways to change the chore a little bit each time so it feels different.
If you normally tackle dirty plates first, for example, try scrubbing pots instead.
Try giving gratitude for your cleaning tasks rather than seeing them as a curse, she says.
Not convinced?Researchshows that a 150-pound person burns 99 calories in 30 minutes of housework, for example.
Dr. Ferrari likewise recommends this strategy, which he refers to as social sharing.
doing the dishes now rather than allowing them to pile up for later).
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