Decoding the Delight: Why We Feel Good After Cleaning

If you want a quick boost to your mood,  just clearing or cleaning a small space will make you feel better. Logan Winkelman, Ph.D., is our guest expert and explains why tidying up can be therapeutic. Dr. Winkelman is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Clinical Counseling and Mental Health and Program Director for the Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program within the School of Health Professions at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Dr. Winkelman gives us tips on how to start and stick to a routine that will help keep messes from becoming overwhelming, and she reminds us that clear communication about what cleanliness means to us is important when you share a space with others.