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How to clean when you don't feel like cleaning

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Apr 20, 2023
KC Davis, a therapist and author of "How to Keep House While Drowning," shares a refreshing take on cleaning. She tackles the emotional weight of household chores, suggesting that cleaning should be an act of self-kindness rather than a burden of shame. KC breaks down practical tidying strategies into manageable steps, helping listeners tackle clutter without feeling overwhelmed. By reframing cleaning as a positive act for future self-care, she encourages a more compassionate and flexible approach to maintaining a tidy home.
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ADVICE

Five Things Tidying Method

  • Use the five things tidying method: trash, dishes, laundry, things with a place, and things without a place.
  • This simplifies cleaning by categorizing items and reducing mental blocks.
ADVICE

Dirty Dish Rack Method

  • Try the dirty dish rack method: place dirty dishes in a dish rack instead of the sink.
  • This keeps the sink clear and makes dishwashing feel less overwhelming.
ANECDOTE

Simplified Laundry

  • KC Davis simplifies laundry by washing anything on the floor, regardless of its wear.
  • This one-step rule reduces decision-making and mental clutter.
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