Don’t forget to celebrate small wins along the way. The small win is an accomplishment that you weren’t entirely confident you could achieve, like cleaning out a closet or clearing out some clutter. Each small victory you achieve adds up to significant progress. Step by step, you’re making a difference in your home and your […]
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Ignoring the mess doesn’t make it less of a mess. Neither does denial. Neither does wishing it away or hoping that someone else will take care of it. It doesn’t just get clean by itself. (‘Just point and junk disappears’ is just a marketing ploy from a junk removal company.) It may seem overwhelming. But
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Sometimes the project is so big, we don’t know what steps to take to get us there. The goal can seem overwhelming; we may feel we don’t have the know-how, time or the resources. Or we don’t see what steps we can take to get ourselves there. Oftentimes, this is because we set unrealistic expectations
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Don’t compare your home/life to anyone else’s. Everyone has at least a small messy drawer somewhere. But you may not see it and they probably are not going to share it publicly. Similarly, in your marriage and relationships, comparing yourself to others can be a recipe for frustration and disappointment. Instead, focus on your own
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There are so many tools and methods for cleaning. Using the right tools can make the job so much easier and more effective. The right sponge, scrubber or spray cleaner. Don’t just ‘make do’ with whatever tools you have at hand. It is worth investing in getting the best tool for the task. And once
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It may seem overwhelming and paralyzing to tackle the mess. It is just too big.But the truth is moving and starting all over again is hard too. And if you don’t change your cleaning habits, you’ll have a mess in the new place too. It is usually worth trying to reclaim your current home. You
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Windows are the lens through which we see the world. Dirt on the windows filters how we see what is out there. Window cleaning is about changing what we see by transforming what we are looking through, not what we are looking at. But the windows don’t stay clean for long. You’ll have to notice
When the windows are clean, the world looks brighter. Read More »
Ignoring the yukkier parts (like trash cans) can make the task more challenging. Trash cans are often forgotten. Until they can’t be ignored anymore. And then the work is harder. But just because it’s hard, it doesn’t mean that you should neglect it. The longer you wait, the worse it will smell. Setting up a
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To ensure that what is important to you stays in good condition, take proper care of it. Neglecting it can result in it falling into disarray or ruin, which can be more costly and time-consuming to fix than preventing deterioration in the first place. Don’t just leave it to chance or the elements. Protect it.
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To avoid feeling overwhelmed and demotivated, it’s important to start with something small and manageable when tackling a big task like preparing for Pesach. Choose one corner, closet, or drawer to clean and organize, and focus on seeing quick results. These early successes will give you the energy and motivation to continue tackling larger areas.
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