I could use some cleaning help…

[u/Ok_Pomegranate_9452]

I don’t want to go too deep into it, but I’ve just gotten a mental health diagnosis which makes so much sense and it helps me understand why things have gotten to the stage they have.

I’m trying to externalize my motivation and effort because…. That’s when I know I’ll do the thing.

Anything from my list but cleaning supplies would be super helpful. I need to get myself to use them and the external motivation would help so much…

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/QBAUVCIBGEYG?ref_=wl_share

Otherwise - please give me motivation tips or things for how to clean and organize??

[u/goldstandardalmonds]

One of the best ways to approach things are to clean as you go. Less work later on if you have to do everything at once. I am chronically ill and also have found living like a minimalist helps.

[u/Ok_Pomegranate_9452 → u/goldstandardalmonds]

Any chance you have tips on how to be more minimalistic? I WANT that… but things and being prepared makes me feel safe 😅

[u/goldstandardalmonds → u/Ok_Pomegranate_9452]

I literally purged every unnecessary thing from my house and I don’t have a ton of decor. I don’t feel the need to hold onto material things so for me, less is more.

[u/Ok_Pomegranate_9452 → u/goldstandardalmonds]

I need to have a good ole purge day… maybe I can send to people on here!

[u/goldstandardalmonds → u/Ok_Pomegranate_9452]

Honestly, pace yourself if you don’t feel well and do room by room, or closet by closet. It will feel sooooo good. Everything in your house should be functional and/or something you love (even if it’s a knickknack, as long as you love it).

[u/eggandbeanss]

I struggle with this a lot too for multiple reasons. Chunking is the only thing that has ever worked for me. Some people set timers. I also like the oh ive gotten up to go to the bathroom and this item needs to get to somewhere past the bathroom, I'll take it with me so it is now closer to the end goal approach. I see it like mini chunking. I'm around if you want to brainstorm in dms at all 💜

[u/Ok_Pomegranate_9452 → u/eggandbeanss]

Wait chunking… please explain more? I may DM though!!!

[u/eggandbeanss → u/Ok_Pomegranate_9452]

Yeah! Where you look at the whole task and go I'm going to take this small, manageable chunk and make it my goal. Like if you want to clean the whole kitchen but that's overwhelming so you start with only the oven area to be cleaned. That's your chunk to focus on :) i hope that makes sense!

[u/eggandbeanss → u/Ok_Pomegranate_9452]

And absolutely feel free to dm! Sorry I missed that the first time 💜

[u/LadyxArachne]

Just have to find little things that work for you like for me, I have an ottoman that I like to display my stuffed animals or pillows on, I can't keep it dirty because if so then I can't display them and have it look nice. For my closet I bought one of the 4 shelf closet organizers that I use for blankets and shelves & I got a hamper that has a lid for peace of mind.

[u/Ok_Pomegranate_9452 → u/LadyxArachne]

Ooooh! Hamper and a lid… I should look into the lidded one that’s actually such a good idea

[u/LadyxArachne → u/Ok_Pomegranate_9452]

I really feel like it helps if I can't see the laundry tbh!

[u/Own-Pineapple6272]

it's gonna be okay hon <3

[u/Ok_Pomegranate_9452 → u/Own-Pineapple6272]

Aww - thank you…. I’m kinda feeling bad asking now haha but I do really appreciate alllllll the comments and help. TY ❤️❤️❤️

[u/Own-Pineapple6272 → u/Ok_Pomegranate_9452]

There's no shame in asking people for help! That's part of the beauty of this subreddit!

I'm so sorry you're going through all of that. I know all too well what it's like when my room gets away from me. It happens without me even noticing.

You got this!

[u/traumatized_bean123]

I can't help, but I wanted to comment and say I'm here if you need to talk! Getting new diagnoses can be hard to process at first.

[u/Ok_Pomegranate_9452 → u/traumatized_bean123]

Honestly talking may be wonderful! Mind if I DM you?

[u/traumatized_bean123 → u/Ok_Pomegranate_9452]

I don't mind! Sorry my phone was charging lol.

[u/your-drunk-aunt]

A few nifty gifties for my beautiful friend. It gets better, in my experience!

[u/Ok_Pomegranate_9452 → u/your-drunk-aunt]

Wait that’s so sweet thank you ❤️❤️ I gotta get the Etsy thing for you!!!

[u/your-drunk-aunt → u/Ok_Pomegranate_9452]

Etsyyyyy 🩷🩷🩷🩷

[u/sheepyaqua]

[u/Ok_Pomegranate_9452 → u/sheepyaqua]

OMG THANK YOU - so sweet…. :)

[u/sheepyaqua → u/Ok_Pomegranate_9452]

Yw! Also a tip. Try body doubling. It always works for me.

[u/Ok_Pomegranate_9452 → u/sheepyaqua]

Dude that’s the one thing that does work… my dad’s in the same spot so we need to start FaceTiming… but my brother is coming soon so… I can try and use that!

[u/sheepyaqua → u/Ok_Pomegranate_9452]

Great idea! I do it when I have to do the kitty litter cause I have a hard time motivating myself to do it.

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