Ask HN: Does your mind get relaxed and focused when doing the dishes?

I noticed for a long time that I get really relaxed and focused when doing the dishes which carries over for couple hours afterwards. Does anyone else experience this? I also did a quick search and found this:

http://www.wsj.com/articles/wash-the-dishes-and-cleanse-the-mind-1443457611 http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/10/151001165852.htm