5 Typically Dreaded Tasks
That Are Good for Stress Cortisol (the stress hormone)
can do a number on your body. Thankfully, these everyday
tasks listed by Mental Floss
can help you to chill out. 1. Washing dishes According to a 2014 study published in
'Mindfulness,' doing the dishes can increase
inspiration and decrease nervousness. 2. Ridding your home of clutter A 2010 study in the 'Journal of Personality and
Social Psychology' found that women were more
likely to be stressed by clutter than men. 3. Group exercise According to a study published in the 'Journal of the
American Osteopathic Association,' group exercise is
better at reducing stress than exercising alone. 4. Smelling your
partner's laundry A 2018 study in the 'Journal of
Personality and Social Psychology'
found that smelling a loved
one's scent reduces stress. 5. Thinking about past failures Via 2018 Study published in 'Frontiers'