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week. In fact, Health Magazine rounded up 10 different chores you can do that
burn 100 calories each.
You’ll be more productive
When you have a task you don’t want to start, do you ever find yourself
scanning the room for a distraction? Disorganization makes it easy to spot
something you can use to procrastinate. When everything is in order, on the
other hand, your mind finds it easier to get stuff done. Don’t believe that your
space directly impacts your productivity? Check out this 2011 study on the
way visual stimuli compete for your attention.
You might eat healthier
Have you ever noticed that when you’re feeling stressed, you crave junk food?
That’s your body’s natural response to stressors and – as we’ve already
mentioned – clutter and messiness are stressful. There’s good news, though.
Cleaning up doesn’t just make you less likely to want food that’s bad for you, it