Embracing the Hard, Multi-Layered Acts of Self-Care: Folding Laundry with Sasha

Self-care isn’t always about luxurious baths or peaceful meditation. Sometimes, it's about tackling those everyday tasks that pile up and weigh us down, like folding laundry. Join our co-founder, Sasha Aronzon-Martofel, in her latest video where she turns this mundane chore into a soothing self-care ritual you can do alongside her.

The Benefits of Completing Difficult Self-Care Tasks

Engaging in necessary yet challenging tasks like folding laundry can significantly contribute to your mental well-being. Here’s why:

1. Sense of Accomplishment: Completing such tasks gives a sense of achievement, boosting your mood and self-esteem.
2. Order and Organization: A tidy space leads to a tidy mind. Keeping your environment organized reduces stress and anxiety.
3. Mindfulness Practice: Focusing on the task at hand helps you stay present, creating a meditative effect.

Tips to Get It Done

1. Break It Down: Don’t tackle the entire pile at once. Break it into smaller, manageable chunks.
2. Set a Timer: Give yourself a set amount of time to work on it, and then take a break.
3. Create a Pleasant Environment: Play your favorite music or our calming video with Sasha to keep you company.
4. Body Double: Do it with a friend or while a companion piece of content is on (like the one in this blog post!)

What Is Body Doubling?

Body doubling is a productivity strategy where you complete tasks alongside another person, either in person or virtually. The concept is simple: having someone else present, even if they’re not actively participating, can provide a sense of accountability and focus. This method is especially helpful for tasks that feel overwhelming or mundane, like folding laundry.

In Sasha’s video, she serves as your virtual body double. By watching and folding alongside her, you may find it easier to stay motivated and complete the task. The presence of another person, even through a screen, can make the task feel less isolating and more manageable. Body doubling works because it taps into our natural social instincts—we're more likely to stay on task and less likely to procrastinate when we feel like we're part of a team, even if that team is just you and Sasha on the screen.

By engaging in this video, you’re not just folding laundry—you’re taking a step towards a more organized space and a clearer mind, all while benefiting from the sense of connection and support that body doubling provides.

It’s Okay That It’s Difficult

It’s natural to feel overwhelmed by these tasks, and that’s okay. Acknowledge that it’s a part of the process. The difficulty is what makes the accomplishment so rewarding. By turning these necessary chores into mindful activities, you transform them into powerful acts of self-care.

Join Sasha

Let Sasha’s calming presence and the soothing background music guide you through your chore. Put on your headphones, press play, and let’s turn this act of self-care into a peaceful and fulfilling experience together.

Watch the video here

Take this time to care for yourself, both mentally and physically. Remember, every little step towards self-care counts.