Reframing Chores as Self-Care

Viewing household chores as moral obligations can lead to feelings of inadequacy and self-judgment. Therapist Casey Davis suggests that cleaning should be seen as a means to facilitate the life you desire rather than a burden. Her Five Things Tidying Method simplifies cleaning by categorizing tasks like trash, dishes, laundry, items with places, and those without. By understanding that your space should serve you, cleaning becomes a form of self-kindness.