A Slob Comes Clean 309: Dailies, Routines and Such Podcast
Oct 28, 2021
Explore the chaos of kitchen cleanup after dinner and the importance of maintaining daily routines without losing your sanity. Dive into the emotional challenges of decluttering sentimental items and the strategies to reevaluate what you truly need. Discover how involving children in household chores can transform daily life, along with practical tips for quick clean-up sessions. The discussion also touches on the complexities of family transitions and finding community support during these life changes.
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Adopt "Take It There Now" Habit
- Use the habit of "take it there now" to put items back immediately while touching them.
- This habit dramatically reduces clutter and simplifies cleaning throughout the day.
Use Frequent Five-Minute Pickups
- Use five-minute pickups frequently, especially spontaneous ones during transitions.
- Get kids involved in cleanup with parental presence for better results and training.
Lower Evening Cleaning Expectations
- Run the dishwasher at least once daily to prevent dish pileups even if full clean-up isn't possible.
- Lower expectations for evening cleaning to avoid feeling overwhelmed or like a failure.
