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Mentioned in 19 episodes

How to Keep House While Drowning

A Gentle Approach to Cleaning and Organizing

Book • 2022

Author

KC Davis

This book by KC Davis offers a gentle and compassionate guide to managing home care despite the challenges of anxiety, fatigue, depression, ADHD, or lack of support.

Davis shares her personal experiences and practical strategies, such as cleaning in short bursts and using creative shortcuts, to help readers transform their homes into functional and peaceful spaces.

The book emphasizes letting go of perfectionism and fostering a healthier relationship between the individual and their home.

Mentioned by

Mentioned in 19 episodes

Recommended by

Marielle Segarra

as a guide to cleaning and organizing, particularly helpful for those struggling with mental health challenges or executive dysfunction.

55 snips

How to clean when you don't feel like cleaning

Recommended by

Marielle Segarra

as a guide to cleaning and organizing for those who feel overwhelmed.

50 snips

How to clean when you don't have the energy

Mentioned by

Chris Guillebeau

as a source for the concept of 'doing things poorly' to manage overwhelm.

48 snips

On “Time Anxiety:” Feeling Like Falling Behind in Your Own Life | Chris Guillebeau

Recommended by Kristen Carter as a helpful resource for managing household organization and cleaning.

46 snips

315 Why ADHD Feels So Shameful (and How to Fight Back)

Mentioned by

Cas

as a book that resonated with her community and shifted the narrative from chores to care tasks.

39 snips

Why You’re Not Lazy—And How to Actually Get Stuff Done With KC Davis | Clutterbug Podcast # 267

Mentioned by

Mel Robbins

as a book that helped her understand how to manage household chores.

29 snips

11 Crazy Facts About Laundry, Showering, & Getting the “Little Stuff” Done That Will Make You Laugh (and Prove You’re Doing Better Than You Think)

Mentioned by

Dan Harris

as the guest of the podcast episode, who offers practical tips for housework rooted in self-compassion.

24 snips

Messiness Is Not a Moral Failing | KC Davis

Mentioned by

Mel Robbins

as the author of "How to Keep House While Drowning", offering advice on managing overwhelming tasks and self-compassion.

19 snips

The Best Advice I Ever Heard: From Motivation to Paper Plates, 10 Genius Hacks for Keeping Yourself and Your Home Organized

Mentioned by

Tracy McCubbin

while discussing the moral neutrality of cleaning and organizing.

12 snips

520- How to Organize a Messy Home: Strategies for Clutter and Stress in ADHD Families

Mentioned by

Sarah Olsher

as the author of a book whose icons were used to launch three charts specific to her brand.

12 snips

How Divorce, Cancer, and TikTok Built a Shopify Brand

Recommended by

Allison Daminger

as a book that accommodates various mental and physical health issues.

12 snips

Mental Load Expert Allison Daminger Answers Your Burning Questions About Planning and Household Management EP 260

Mentioned by

Justin Lehmiller

as the best-selling book by

KC Davis

11 snips

Episode 419: How To Set Boundaries In Relationships

Mentioned by

Jenny Blake

as a book about managing household tasks.

273: Navigating Time Anxiety, Reducing Inbox Dread, and Creating Ease Loops with Chris Guillebeau

Mentioned by

Stephanie Antoine

as having written a book about having a clean house not being a moral choice.

ADHD and caregiving: Helping others when you’re struggling

Mentioned by

Laura Vanderkam

as a book about maintaining an organized home even when struggling with mental challenges.

Second Cup: Start with the trash

Mentioned by

Stephanie Antoine

in the context of challenging perfectionism and societal expectations around caregiving.

Sorry, I Missed This — ADHD and caregiving: Helping others when you’re struggling

Mentioned by Misty as a book that offered a helpful reframe on managing household chores.

The Power of Incompletion: Why Leaving Things Unfinished Can Actually Boost Creativity and Well-being

Recommended by

Rebeckah Taussig

for her relatable insights on neurodivergence and parenting.

🌪️ How Do We Talk About Our Internalized Ableism?

Recommended by

KC Davis

, the podcast host.

126: Your Sensory Health Matters with Virginia Spielmann, Ph.D.

Mentioned by

KC Davis

as a book she wrote.

124: A Tale of Two Birders and Other Niche Tea

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