Stress is something everyone deals with and the impact it has on our lives is destructive. After years of talking with our clients about things that stress them out, we've compiled 5 easy tips on how to help remove stress within a week or more of practicing.

And to make it interesting... if these tips don't improve your stress within one week, we'll give you 15% off your next cleaning.

Without delay, let's jump in!

1. Organize everything you're working on
Most of the time our clients get stressed out because they have dozens of projects, tasks and appointments they're trying to juggle. Most of the time these tasks are bouncing around in the front of their mind, but there really isn't any clarity on what should get done first and when.

What we've seen work time and time again is taking a note pad, journal or Google Doc and brain dumping everything that's causing stress, and prioritizing them by putting a number between 1 and 10 (1 being not important at all and 10 being very urgent).

Next, begin giving each task a place on your calendar so that it doesn't own your time, but instead your time is owning it.

2. Replace junk food with highly nutritious, healthy foods
I've noticed for me personally that my mind can deal with stress better when I'm putting healthier foods like vegetables, fruits and healthy carbs and proteins in to my body.

On the flip side, when I splurge and buy fast food for lunch or get a sugary coffee frappy multiple times during the week, my body just isn't at it's best and I get foggy brain, which effects my ability to problem solve and handle important tasks. Of course the domino effect is that these working together increases my stress levels more.

However, when I'm replacing greasy hamburgers and fries for a salad or grilled chicken wrap, and snacking on carrots, sliced apples and granola bars through out the afternoon, I can tell a change in my thinking and it's much easier to have a positive attitude.

3. Stay active by moving your body
One of our customers that works from home will take a 30 minute walk in their neighborhood during their lunch break. They've told me that it helps get their heart rate up, their blow flowing to their brain and gives them a helpful break from the projects they're working.

There's something about moving your body that helps relax our stress levels. One thing that has encouraged me to get out and wall more is listening to audio books on my phone. I'll find a couple of my favorite titles and listen through my headphones while I'm walking, and it definitely helps make time go back faster.

4. Get together with another person to talk
Sometimes just chatting with a friend over coffee helps us dump out some of those negative feelings or thoughts that are causing stress in the first place. Having a trusted friend to empathize with us and encourage is goes a long way.

If you're stress is at a concerning level, go see a counselor. It's okay to 'not be okay'. Getting professional help from a licensed therapist when your stress is becoming unmanageable can work wonders. You can easily use an affordable service like BetterHelp.com to schedule a video call so you don't have to drive.

5. Keep your house or workspace tidy and clean
VerywellMind wrote an article on the effects of a clean environment vs a dirty one, saying:
"Keeping your home clean and engaging in the cleaning process is good for you. In fact, research shows that cleaning—or the lack of cleaning—can have a direct impact on mental health." Link to article

And they're right.
Doing simple things like making your bed, keeping your office or bedroom cleaned, and wiping the counters and doing the dishes in your kitchen can calm your stress levels.

So why don't more people keep their house cleaned?
There are lots of obstacles that zap people's motivation for cleaning:

• Energy: Whether from working all day, watching the kids, cooking, you name it - people simply don't have energy to clean.

• Time: By the time people have accomplished their tasks for the day, they look at the clock and realize there aren't any hours in the day left.

• Unenjoyable: The bottom line for most people is there's nothing fun about bending over on your knees scrubbing a dirty toilet.
  

So if keeping the house clean is such an issue, how can anyone enjoy the benefits of a clean home?

They use our company - and you can too
We've been helping people like you reduce stress in their lives by providing the best cleaning services in our community. Whether you need the bathrooms cleaned or a good kitchen cleaning once in a while, we should talk.

We'll help you come up with a check list of the rooms and areas you need cleaned, go over pricing options and schedule a day and time that works best for you.

Contact us today!