351: Is your Messy House Getting You Down? // Carly Thornock
Mar 25, 2024
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Learn how to manage a messy house as a mom without letting it affect your relationships. Prioritize people over possessions, focus on daily choices, choose relaxation over perfection, and empower yourself by prioritizing personal values in housekeeping.
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Focus on relationships over a clean house.
Reflect on values and prioritize family connections.
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Stop taking orders from inanimate stuff in your house
Choose not to let your possessions dictate your worth or emotions. Your relationship with your family is more crucial than the state of your house. When faced with messes, take a breath, acknowledge them, and prioritize other important aspects of your life before tending to the mess.
Let your choices count instead of being a slave to your to-do list
Create a 'to-daless' at the end of the day listing the choices you made that align with your values. Remember that you have the power to decide where your focus lies and where you derive your sense of worth and approval. Acknowledge that your choices hold more significance than completing tasks on a list.
Attend to your heart as you unpack beliefs about yourself and your home
Delve into the deeper work of understanding why you feel overwhelmed by your home environment. Whether it's rooted in childhood trauma or a genuine value for order, seek to heal and address these beliefs. By recognizing your values, owning your choices, and articulating priorities, you can balance your home responsibilities while deepening connections with your loved ones.
I’ll confess that my house is often quite messy. I value order - I feel like I can think better when my house is clean! But with two creative children, a busy husband, a growing business, and an active dog, there is evidence of a lot of living in our home. Thankfully, Carly Thornock is here to help all of us learn ways we can intentionally manage the mess without having it get in the way of those relationships that matter the most to us.
Overcoming Overwhelm Masterclass: Don’t forget to sign up for this FREE masterclass I’m teaching live on Zoom the first week in April. If you can’t make it live, I’ll send you a replay!