The Alchemy of Chores

A Mindful, Slightly Irreverent Guide to Finding Zen in the Mundane

Once upon a time, there was The Great Laundry Stand-Off of 2014 – a legendary domestic battle in which one man refused to fold a load of laundry for three entire weeks, just to see who would break first: him, or the relentless heap of clothing. (Spoiler: the t-shirts won.)

If that sounds even remotely familiar, this book is for you.

The Alchemy of Chores isn’t your typical mindfulness guide. You won’t be told to scrub your floors with forced enthusiasm or meditate over dirty dishes like a sponge-wielding monk. But you will learn how to turn the mundane into something surprisingly meaningful.

• Hate doing laundry? Find out why smoothing out wrinkles isn’t just about shirts – it’s about life.
• Dread washing dishes? Discover the surprising link between soap bubbles and inner peace.
• Can’t stand tidying up? Learn why monks and neuroscientists agree: cleaning your space clears your mind.

This isn’t just theory – it’s a hands-on invitation to shift your relationship with the everyday.

Inside, you’ll find:

• Practical exercises and daily check-in prompts
• Four printable worksheets to help you apply what you’ve read
• A 30-Day Mindfulness Challenge designed to build lasting habits, one small step at a time

Equal parts grounded wisdom and practical toolkit, The Alchemy of Chores offers ~90 pages of humor, mindfulness, and hands-on practice for anyone who’s ever sighed dramatically before ironing shorts – and wondered if there’s a better way.