I don’t always feel like exercising when I’m down in the dumps. But I know it’s good for me and whenever I force myself into physical activity, I always cheer up. I generally turn to running when I want to banish my blues. But according to a study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, mopping my floor may be adequate to boost my mood.

As little as 20 minutes a week of any sort of physical activity can help alleviate psychological distress, say researchers from University College London. While vigorous activity has the most effect, you can still enjoy an emotional lift with minimal effort. Clean the house, work in the garden, or walk around the block, and you could enjoy

Personally, I subscribe to a pretty active fitness routine for overall health and happiness, but it’s good to know I can bust out of my not good mood with a little light housecleaning.

Original post by Jacki Donaldson

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