Do you ever just roll out of bed and suddenly want to get your life together? God, me too. There are some days where I just want to be as productive as possible. But even on the days where I’m lazy, I try to do these few things to make me feel like I did something.
Make your bed as soon as you get up | it really isn’t that hard to make your bed first thing after getting up. My therapist always said that the bed is used for two things, sleep and sex. If you aren’t doing either of those, then get your ass out of bed. Forcing yourself to get up and make your bed really changes your mindset for the day to be more productive. Don’t believe me? Try it.
Fold and put your laundry away, right away | If there’s one thing I hate doing, it’s doing tiny child laundry. My child’s clothes have so many damn buttons… But when it’s laundry day, then I dedicate myself to the goal of getting it all washed, folded, and put away. Having my laundry lying around whether it’s clean or dirty gives me anxiety. The entire place looks messy when there’s clothes scattered all over. So pick your day for laundry, and don’t wait until it’s the day you run out of underwear or socks.
Vacuum the common areas of your home | I actually do have house slippers that I wear around, so most of the time I can’t feel the fur on my floor. I hate that feeling of it feeling dusty and gritty on the floor. My son is constantly neutropenic, so I run a tight ship when it comes to cleaning every day. Every morning after breakfast, I vacuum the entire house. I do this so my kid has less of a chance to find a fur ball and eat it, but also so he isn’t covered in my dog’s fur. If you’re feeling fancy, get a Bissel Crosswave - vacuum AND mop at the same time!
Declutter your nightstand or vanity area | I really hate clutter, or as my husband calls it, “neat piles”. Clutter around my house makes me feel cluttered inside my head. So every morning, my husband or myself will declutter the night stand. We usually bring our tea and water and Nintendo Switches into the room. It also helps when your night stand/vanity is clear after your bed is made. Your room just got cleaned and you haven’t even left the room yet after waking up!
Put your dishes away once you’re done with them | Leaving dishes in the sink annoys me, especially if it’s just one dish. I’ll use the “soak” excuse once, and after that, it HAS to get cleaned. We use the dishwasher (gasp!) Asians using the dishwasher?! Yes, well, it saves you time and money and uses less water! It’s so easy to rinse your dish off and put it away. This minimizes clutter in the kitchen, which is our most used room in the house. Another “no clutter” rule in the house!
Wash your face and brush your teeth | It honestly surprises me how many people don’t brush their teeth unless they’re leaving the house, and that’s quite… meh, disgusting. I’m not even going to sugar coat it. Brush ya’ damn teeth. And washing your face even with a gentle cleanser and applying a moisturizer (& spf!) will help you feel like you’ve gotten ready for your day.
Take a walk after dinner | I’m not going to lie and say I work out anymore, because I rarely do. I’m so busy taking care of my house and my baby, that the only work out I get is my 1.5 mile walk with my boys after dinner. It’s just a nice way to wind down after a long day of decluttering! You get your body moving, calmed, and ready for bed this way! :D
