I need help.
I am the worlds worst when it comes to cleaning. And I know I have mentioned it before on my blog, but I seriously need help.
I can clean.
I was once paid to clean.
BUT I get soooo discouraged when things are not going my way...
for example. I hate my apartment.
To me, there is no where to put anything. No real proper storage. I feel cramped and piled on top of myself.
I have things piled in one part of my livingroom WAITING for me to have a garage sale...I have a huge pile of clothes sitting under my bar WAITING for me to wash them, but I have to get caught up on our everyday stuff, that I never get around to it....I hate our washing machine (though I am grateful I have one) because it is a small one, that holds only half a load.
I have piles of coupons for me to organize, I know I can save tons of money if I use them, I have saved almost 80% of my total using coupons, but because I don't have what I feel is the necessary items to organize them, I don't want to do it....I have piles of craft projects some started and forgotten, some waiting and some just imagined.....I have a desk that looks like a black hole, gobbling up anything in it's way.....
I have cleaned, organized and became anal retentive over these things, but it keeps coming back because I get discouraged at the way others don't respect the hard work I have done and can't pick up after themselves.
I know this is just an excuse, but it is one that I can't get over.....
Help me internet friends, how do you stay at home moms do it, how do you have to drive and desire to keep trucking even though piles and messes continue to happen. save me!
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just start little by little,I know it's hard but once it is done and it looks like a whole new place,everyone will try their best to keep it that way.I've had those days too where it seems overwhelming but don't be discouraged you can do it!!!! Oh and do it when you have the house to yourself so you can work without any distractions.
Listen to Monica...those were great tips. I've found it true that if I just get started, and keep at it eventually the rest of the family catches on.
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Set the timer for ten minutes and without stopping for a second, do as much as you can until the timer goes off. You'll be so surprised how much you can get done in such a short amount of time. Also, you can set out to put twenty things away, and you'll be really surprised how little time it takes. When my house starts getting out of hand, that's what I do and progress encourages me to do more. And start with a room that's almost clean and finish it completely, floor and everything. When you have one room done, you'll be so excited. Then start with the next best room. Keep going. If you have one room that the doors are always shut on, spend ten-fifteen minutes in there every day until it's done and then you'll have a whole house you can be proud of. There's a book called "The House That Cleans Itself" and while it doesn't exactly live up to the title, it is a neat program that you can do, but you have to commit to it. Hope this helps!
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