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" If the latest research is any indication, household chores may be the key to happiness.  A study published in the October 2015\u00A0issue of the journal Mindfulness found that people who washed dishes &amp;quot;mindfully&amp;quot; experienced more positive feelings (like inspiration) and fewer negative feelings (i.e., nervousness).  According to the Huffington Post, &amp;quot;mindful dishwashing&amp;quot; is done with focus and intention, while savoring the sensory experiences like the warmth of the water, the smell of the soap, and the sound of running water.  The study looked at a sample of 51 college students: One group received mindful dishwashing instruction and the other did not. Both groups completed measures of mindfulness, affect, and experiential recall afterward. Not keen on getting elbows deep in suds? Any other chore can have the same benefits. The study&amp;#039;s authors say their findings &amp;quot;suggest that mindfulness as well as positive affect could be cultivated through intentionally engaging in a broad range of activities.&amp;quot; And if you do plan on scrubbing some pots and pans, be sure to use\u00A0this trick afterward to\u00A0keep the faucet looking shiny.  [via the Huffington Post] "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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