An ingenious cleaning method worth adopting from Buddhist monks.

A simple practice will help you avoid procrastinating on household chores and reduce anxiety.

Every day after morning prayer, Buddhist monks spend 20 minutes cleaning. Some sweep, others wash dishes, others clean windows. While it sounds ordinary, this is how we all clean up. Here's the difference.

When the allotted time is up, the monks stop, even if they have not completed the work.

It's just that their goal isn't to clear out clutter or get rid of the clutter on the kitchen counter. They do cleaning for the sake of the process itself and treat it as a form of meditation . This approach will also be useful outside the walls of the monastery.

We usually perceive our responsibilities, including household responsibilities, as a source of stress. If you change your attitude, it will be easier to do them. Plus it will benefit our psyche. According to research, anxiety and negative emotions are reduced through “meditative dishwashing,” when we are completely focused on the process, rather than thinking about the past or future. With this approach, it no longer seems that household chores take up a lot of time.

The cleaning method of Buddhist monks can help even those who are far from meditating. Most of us have a hard time getting ourselves to do something we don't like, like cleaning the bathroom. But if you promise yourself that you will stop after 20 or even 10 minutes, it will be easier to start cleaning. And it is quite possible that after the set time has elapsed, you will decide not to interrupt, but to complete the task.

What helps you cope with everyday responsibilities? Share in the comments.