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[quote=Anonymous]OP, I could have written this post.

One: I decluttered. I just dove into it while watching Marie Kondo and got rid of 40% of stuff I have.

Two: I'm on meds, and they help me not look at my life is overwhelming.

Three: Rather than think my house is a mess, think: I need to do a load of laundry today. Once it's dry, enlist the kids in a game of who can put stuff away faster. Fold and give them stuff to put away.

Four: sometimes, you need to realize that you won't do it. But as long as the kids are loved, safe, and happy, and not living among roaches and mice, you're good.

Five: My mom spent her whole life stressed out about cleanliness. We have the cleanest house but our childhood was full of fights. I don't remember many happy times, but I remember being yelled at for walking in white socks over the floors because I might get them dirty, or for not immediately washing things and putting them away, or not making my bed, so much drama as a kid.

Six: set your alarm. I set my alarm for 10 minutes sometimes. I chose ONE thing and I do it till my alarm rings. If that's all I can do, at least I did that. But most times I have more in me so I go more. The nice thing is, this little 10 minute clean session makes you feel like you did something good and succeeded, and it boosts your mood.

Seven: BE KIND TO YOURSELF. Life is tough. [/quote]

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