Cleaning your desk, watering your plants, and tidying clothes are not always fun tasks. But I often find myself1 them. When I'm having trouble with writing something and a deadline is coming up, I'll clean up the papers around my office. Sometimes, that's when I feel the most2 during the day.
Scientists say there are many reasons why these tasks can be enjoyable and helpful. The pleasure from these tasks and their benefits may well3 you to do more of these little jobs too. Doing small chores can be good because they keep our minds4 . They help us focus less on things that worry us. Even if we find it hard to relax with other things we do, we might find that5 helps us appreciate the present moment. But it6 where we place our focus.
In a study about the advantages of washing dishes for mental (心理的)7 , scientists divided people into two groups. Half were told to focus8 on washing the dishes while they did it. The other half just read instructions on how to wash dishes9 being told to focus on it. Afterwards, the people who really focused on washing the dishes felt much better and10 nervous.
