Chametz, which rises, represents the ego, one’s pride. Particularly, arrogance, the negative pride (pride in the right context is a good thing). As we prepare for Pesach, we get rid of all chametz – even the crumbs. Even the smallest arrogance can hinder your relationships with others and even with yourself. Arrogance is about having […]
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It’s your family home – the place of your precious memories and keepsakes… the place with which your children are familiar.And it is your home. Home, the place where you should be able to relax and have peace.It is worth putting your home back in order. Don’t give up.
Don’t give up. Even if it takes a lot of effort. Read More »
The key to blissful cleanliness boils down to communication: what, when, and how household tasks need to be carried out.Couples who have a clear and respectful understanding of the parts of the housekeeping they are expected to perform spend less time negotiating or arguing over what should be trivial matters.Tasks need to be clearly defined.
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Sometimes, the mess is so deep, so overwhelming, so ingrained. You simply can’t figure out how to address it with the tools and resources you have. It is in those times, that you MUST call in the help that is available. Even if it costs some money. Even if it feels somewhat awkward (though it
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Don’t look until it’s done. Sometimes, the mess gets worse before it gets tidier. Don’t let that discourage you. Sometimes, you have to take things apart as you choose what should stay, what should be moved or what should be changed.Only when you move things out of the corners, can you address the dirt and
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“A place for everything, everything in its place” keeps things organized. Walk through your home and find a place and system for everything. Make sure it is manageable for everyone in the home. You may find it worthwhile to develop the systems as a team. You’ll get more buy-in from all. And you never know
Create systems to maintain structure. Read More »
Being in a clean and neat environment just is better. It is harder to relax in a mess. And there is the wasted time and energy expended to navigate around a mess and to look for whatever it is you need. Constant care and maintenance extends the life and quality of your home. As an
Don’t wait for a mess to clean up. Keep it clean. Read More »
The way clutter works: If there is already of a pile of miscellaneous clutter, it will ‘invite’ us to leave more things on the pile. Why bother putting it away if the room is a mess anyway; one more piece won’t even be noticed. We’re creating a norm of allowing ourselves and others to not
Once there is a mess, it can grow quickly. Don’t let it. Read More »
You’ve put in the effort to organize and get rid of things that don’t serve you well. From hereon, be selective about what you bring into your life. Choose wisely. Don’t let your clean home become a mess again. Shop in quality places that reflect the vibe you want for your home. Try things out
After you get rid of the useless, be selective about what you put back in. Read More »
Take inventory of the stuff in your home. Reflect: Does it bring you joy? Does it make your life better? When you brought it into your life, it may have served a purpose. But if it doesn’t anymore, get rid of it. Along the years, you may have picked up defense mechanisms, habits, attitudes or
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