Dance of the Mop

She swung the mop like it had a rhythm of its own, letting music and motion fill the room. Studies show that pairing physical activity with music during chores increases enjoyment, reduces perceived effort, and improves mood (Lesiuk 173).

Engaging in active cleaning also elevates heart rate, supporting light cardiovascular exercise and stress reduction (Buman et al. 711). Each sweep of the floor became a declaration: she moved, she breathed, she claimed the space. Cleaning was no chore. It was liberation in motion.

Works Cited (MLA)
Buman, Matthew P., et al. “Light-Intensity Physical Activity and Cardiometabolic Biomarkers in US Adults.” American Journal of Preventive Medicine, vol. 46, no. 6, 2014, pp. 710–717.
Lesiuk, Teresa. “The Effect of Music Listening on Work Performance.” Psychology of Music, vol. 33, no. 2, 2005, pp. 173–191.