Recently, I have let my room get really (really) messy. Even though my room is rarely completely organized, I don’t like when it is so messy; it can make my room feel like a stressful place to be in. I know that cleaning does not take that long to do, but when I get back to my room after a long day of class or doing work, I do not feel motivated to clean. Last night, I decided to give my room a deep cleaning. I took out my trash, cleared up my desk, washed my sheets, rearranged my closet, and vacuumed my rug. When I was finished, I felt a huge sense of relief because my room finally returned to being a place where I could feel relaxed in (and I didn’t have to clean any more). In the end, it was worth taking the time to do even though, in the moment, I would have rather been doing a lot of other things instead. I think that cleaning can be inspirational because it can give you the feeling that you have some sort of control over your life. I have been having a very stressful and busy week, but something as simple as cleaning my room made me realize that I can find methods to deal with feelings of stress that are productive.
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