Joanna Nesamony
eSomethin staff
Spring is officially in session as flowers begin to bloom and school is slowly reaching its end. Resets and deep cleans are very common during this season, as the season of spring represents renewal and growth.
Spring cleaning can be a great way to start fresh. As the Cleveland Clinic states, “cleaning up our environment creates a sense of control and helps ease those negative feelings. With less clutter around, it can also be easier for us to focus on new goals as we head into another season”
While adults and social media accounts often promote spring cleaning, not many teenagers take part in it.
The Wall Street Journal has stated that only 28 percent of parents make their kids do chores.
Skipping chores can negatively impact teenagers academically. When your room’s a mess it can make it harder for you to be productive and assignments done.
Annie Sawaya, the leader of Perrysburg’s Recycling Club, says, “for me personally, if I have a lot of clutter around, it’s hard for me to stay focused. I think when you’re in a clean environment, you’re healthier as an individual.”
Choosing not to spring clean can also negatively affect your mental health.
Bismah Gill, a junior at PHS, says, “keeping my space clean reflects how my mind is at the moment. So when I have a clean organized space, it makes me feel less stressed and I am able to focus on tasks without being worried about the stuff lying on the ground.”
The importance of a clean space is that you feel so much more relaxed and put together just by vacuuming and putting clothes away.
Academically and mentally teenagers can be able to elevate their lives this spring by getting rid of clutter and organizing their rooms.
As the saying goes clear space, clear mind. Spring Cleaning can heavily benefit teenagers.
So stop letting the clutter pile up, and start cleaning.
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