
Clutterbug - Real-Life Hacks and Tips to Declutter, Organize and Clean your Home Fast Perfection is a Trap: Save Time and Energy with These Simple Shortcuts | Clutterbug Podcast # 302
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Dec 1, 2025 Perfectionism can drain your energy and happiness. Embracing 'average' allows you to focus on what truly matters in life. Simple shortcuts like cleaning your vacuum in five minutes can boost productivity. Learn that 'done is better than perfect' can help you overcome procrastination. Discover parenting strategies that prioritize resilience over perfection, and find financial tips that require minimal effort. Ultimately, adopting a mindset of 'doing it shitty' opens doors to make progress without the stress of perfectionism.
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Perfection Drains Your High-Impact Energy
- Perfection consumes time and energy on low-impact tasks and leaves nothing for what matters.
- Embracing 'average' on trivial things frees capacity for high-impact goals.
Fix Your Vacuum In Five Minutes
- Unclog your vacuum now by removing hair and debris from the beater bar and nozzle.
- This five-minute fix drastically improves cleaning performance without heavy effort.
Let The Dishwasher Do More
- Put most dishes and even many pots and pans into the dishwasher instead of hand-washing.
- Skip rinsing and scrape bits to save five to ten minutes daily and reduce chore friction.
