A Slob Comes Clean 360: Setting Up Systems and Doing Things “Right” in a New Situation
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Jan 5, 2023 This podcast explores setting up systems in new situations, challenges of combining households and living with a parent, struggles with paper clutter after a move, navigating increased clutter and mental struggles, and the benefits of a supportive online community.
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Adjusting to Mom Moving In
- Renee shares how her mom's move-in after cancer recurrence increased household clutter and complexity.
- Their different attitudes toward possessions and space created ongoing challenges in their shared home.
Daily Dishes Maintain Clean Kitchen
- Do the dishes daily to maintain a consistently clean kitchen and reduce overall household clutter stress.
- This habit makes tidying easier and positively impacts the entire home environment.
Clutter Feels Worse on Messy Surfaces
- Small amounts of clutter left in a consistently tidy area feel less overwhelming than clutter layered on existing mess.
- The mental impact of clutter depends on the base level of tidiness rather than the absolute amount of stuff.