A Slob Comes Clean 057 Awkward Pauses and Daily Tasks Podcast
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Apr 16, 2015 The discussion kicks off with a sneak peek into an intriguing book about spirituality and messy homes. Personal anecdotes about the juggling act of parenthood reveal the chaos of balancing schedules. Tips are shared on leveraging 'awkward pauses' to tackle quick cleaning tasks, promoting household order amidst busy days. The benefits of short, focused bursts for completing chores are highlighted, showing how minor efforts can reduce overwhelm. Listeners are encouraged to engage with exciting upcoming resources and projects.
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Book-Writing Excuse
- Dana and her family joke about her current preoccupation with writing a book about cleaning.
- They use the excuse "I can't deal with that, I'm writing a book about cleaning" for every mess.
Awkward Pauses & Cleaning
- Dana finds that people who maintain tidy homes naturally use awkward pauses for quick cleaning tasks.
- She observes her sister-in-law wiping down cabinets while conversing, a behavior Dana finds unusual.
Parenting Routines
- Dana reflects on the ever-changing nature of parenting and routines.
- She recounts how her carefully established routines were consistently disrupted by new phases of her children's lives.
