Physical chores calm me down more than quiet meditation ever did

I switch to washing dishes or folding laundry when my thoughts race. Do you use movement to handle worry?

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Mowing the lawn on a Saturday morning helps me sort through my week's stress. The same motion over and over lets my mind wander without racing, and the finished stripes are a bonus. It's like the physical effort burns off the mental clutter.

emmam891mo ago

Try weeding the garden next, it’s weirdly great for that.

logan5251mo ago

Dug out a stubborn taproot yesterday and my brain just shut off for a solid hour. That focused, quiet zone is real. @nancyjones, when you cleared your clover patch, did that clear-headed feeling stick around after you went inside, or does it fade once you stop? Trying to figure out if the peace is just in the doing or if it actually follows you.

nancyjones1mo ago

The patch of clover by my fence took me an hour to clear out... You're right, @emmam89, it's weirdly calming once you get into it. I love how neat everything looks after, even if it's just for a few days. Makes me want to plant something new there now...