Mind, Body & Home presented by DoorDash
Mind, Body & Home presented by DoorDash

Our homes are deeply personal spaces — and the way we feel on the inside can directly affect the way our spaces look and feel, too. We’re spotlighting the link between our minds, bodies, and homes on Apartment Therapy by publishing rich personal essays, expert resources and tips, and valuable insights to help others in their homekeeping routines. Whether cleaning is a soothing meditative practice or an emotionally exhausting one, we hope to create a safe space where our readers can feel seen and learn how to live and thrive as their most authentic selves.

How I Handle "Sensory Overwhelm" as a Neurodivergent Mom
Mind, Body & Home
I hope to create a calmer place where we can all thrive.


I Have Contamination OCD — Here’s How I Manage
Mental Health
I’m actively working through it and that’s what matters most.
7 Ways to Romanticize Your Cleaning Routine So You Get Things DoneCleaning
It’ll make these necessary tasks a little more special.
My Depression Caused "Cleaning Resentment" in My Marriage
Mental Health
Here’s what helped us overcome it.
“Extreme Cleaning” Took Over My Life — Here’s How I Reined It In
Mind, Body & Home
Living alone turned my appreciation for a clean home into anxiety-inducing perfectionism. Here's how I found balance.
How My Dad’s “Hoarding Tendencies” Changed My Relationship with Stuff
Mental Health
I’ve learned (and grown) a lot.
How My Dad’s “Hoarding Tendencies” Changed My Relationship with Stuff
Mental Health
I’ve learned (and grown) a lot.
9 Cleaning Tasks You Can Skip Right Now (So You Can Relax This Weekend!)
Mind, Body & Home
Take back your time so you can achieve some peace of mind.
How Overcoming a “Scarcity Mindset” Allowed Me to Truly Declutter
Organize & Clean
Choosing abundance over scarcity has helped me let go of clutter objectively and effectively.
What to Do if a Messy Home Makes You Anxious (and Why Cleaning Isn’t Always the Answer)
Mental Health
Cleaning to cope can actually lead to more problems.
I Follow This “Tidy Snacking” Habit, and It’s Transformed the Way I CleanCleaning
This quick, simple tidying habit helps me power through.
10 Ways I Keep My Home Clean When Dealing with Depression
Mental Health
Here’s what I do to stay on top of cleaning.
Eating in Bed Actually Helps Me Create Less Mess (Yes, Really!)
Mind, Body & Home
Here’s why.
5 Ways to Tweak Your Cleaning Routine If You Have ADHD
Mental Health
Cleaning with ADHD doesn't have to be completely exhausting.
The Psychological Reason You Find Cleaning Calming (and Even Enjoyable!)
Mind, Body & Home
According to experts.
7 Ways to Romanticize Your Cleaning Routine So You Get Things DoneCleaning
It’ll make these necessary tasks a little more special.
7 Things That Helped Me and My Roommate with OCD Find “Homekeeping Harmony”
Mental Health
Together we created a supportive, empathetic living arrangement.
“Extreme Cleaning” Took Over My Life — Here’s How I Reined It In
Mind, Body & Home
Living alone turned my appreciation for a clean home into anxiety-inducing perfectionism. Here's how I found balance.
My Depression Caused "Cleaning Resentment" in My Marriage
Mental Health
Here’s what helped us overcome it.
How I Handle "Sensory Overwhelm" as a Neurodivergent Mom
Mind, Body & Home
I hope to create a calmer place where we can all thrive.
I Have Contamination OCD — Here’s How I Manage
Mental Health
I’m actively working through it and that’s what matters most.
The “5 Things Method” Can Make Cleaning Feel More ManageableCleaning
According to a professional therapist.
How “Body Doubling” Can Help You Get Chores Done More Efficiently
Mental Health
This productivity strategy can be so helpful.
Why You Need a "Reset Day" as Part of Your Weekly Routine
Mind, Body & Home
It makes such a difference for your mind and home.
My Mom’s “Chore Box” Method Has Helped to Keep My Home Clean
Mind, Body & Home
It’s been a helpful tool for me and many others!