Overwhelmed

If your house is a mess and you don’t know where to start, try one of these 5 proven house cleaning tips for tackling clutter and chores when you’re feeling overwhelmed.

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These simple strategies will help you get unstuck and kickstart you into action!

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They'll move you from overwhelmed and stressed out into action and progress.

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Start with an easy chore that can be done quickly.

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Tackle your junk drawer. Clear off the coffee table or fluff the pillows on your sofa.

Start with the kitchen sink.

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Wash the dishes (or put them in the dishwasher) and scour the sink until it shines.

Pick a chore you dread and set a timer for 15 minutes.

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You can do anything for 15 minutes. Pick a chore you've been avoiding.

Race against the clock to see how much you can get done.

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Set a timer and grab an empty dish pan or laundry basket.

Channel your frustration with clutter by getting rid of stuff.

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Get a trashbag or donation box. Fill it with things that don't fit how you want to live your life.

Which method will you try?

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As you tackle overwhelming chores and messes, allow yourself time and grace. Celebrate your wins and progress.

Other Cleaning & Organizing Tips

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Overwhelmed

Overwhelmed

BY A MESSY HOUSE?

HOW TO GET UNSTUCK AND START CLEANING!

If your house is a mess and you don’t know where to start, try one of these 5 proven house cleaning tips for tackling clutter and chores when you’re feeling overwhelmed.

These simple strategies will help you get unstuck and kickstart you into action!

They'll move you from overwhelmed and stressed out into action and progress.

Start with an easy chore that can be done quickly.

Tackle your junk drawer. Clear off the coffee table or fluff the pillows on your sofa.

The immediate feeling of accomplishment will motivate you to tackle bigger messes.

Start with the kitchen sink.

Wash the dishes (or put them in the dishwasher) and scour the sink until it shines.

A clean sink is a clean slate. You’ll have one place of calm to escape the chaos and the anxiety that clutter can provoke.

Pick a chore you dread and set a timer for 15 minutes.

You can do anything for 15 minutes. Pick a chore you've been avoiding.

Do that job, and nothing else, for 15 minutes — with no distractions. After 15 minutes, move on or keep at it.

Race against the clock to see how much you can get done.

Set a timer and grab an empty dish pan or laundry basket.

Get the rest of the family involved. How much stuff can you gather up and put away in 10 minutes?

Channel your frustration with clutter by getting rid of stuff.

Get a trashbag or donation box. Fill it with things that don't fit how you want to live your life.

Just let the stuff go. You’re unlikely to miss the things when your space is clean, calm and restful.

Which method will you try?

Snowball Method Kitchen Sink Method 15 Minute Method Quick Sweep Method Purge Method

As you tackle overwhelming chores and messes, allow yourself time and grace. Celebrate your wins and progress.

Don’t be afraid to seek out help — from friends, family members, a housekeeping service or a professional organizer.

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