I vouch for this, this is true. Washing dishes is relaxing and calming if and only if washing dishes is not the source of your anxieties. But the act of moving

I vouch for this, this is true. Washing dishes is relaxing and calming if and only if washing dishes is not the source of your anxieties. But the act of moving rhythmically, the sensation and sound of water and seeing a dirty dishes turn shiny and clean is uplifting. The thing is, any single task that forces a cognitive unburdening is relaxing and calming and good for you. My list: 1. Driving long distance on open road. With or without company or music. Just love it. 2. Watching nature programs (BBC Earth). The voice of the great David Attenborough is simply a force on its own. 3. Doodling fonts type faces. This has been an old part time affectation of a brief affair with amateur DTP in my teens. 4. Sitting on a playground swing (yeah you first have to fight those crazy little blighters for your turn!)