Blackswan
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Post by Blackswan on Aug 21, 2015 11:04:13 GMT -5
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Post by nifty50 on Aug 21, 2015 11:39:08 GMT -5
Interestingly, dread of a thing nearly always turns out to be worse than the thing itself. It may be that the thought of litter boxes might be worse than the reality. I know the current state of my desk (papers from last semester yet to be filed or discarded, etc.) is not great, but in my imagination, when it's not right in front of me, it assumes gigantic proportions. Is the reality more manageable? I think and hope so. In any case, I'll find out this weekend!
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Post by chocolatetruffle on Aug 21, 2015 12:04:28 GMT -5
Blackswan, I'm glad you have found the trick that works for you. For me it's, "I only have to do this for five minutes, and then I'm allowed to quit." That has worked really well for me in getting me to the gym for a workout. I also play that trick when tackling filing (a dreaded chore) or doing paperwork. 95% of the time, I'll go well past the five minute mark, but on the rare occasions when I stop there, it's guilt free.
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Post by lydia on Aug 21, 2015 12:34:44 GMT -5
Before I went to work I spontaneously dumped and changed both liter boxes ............... You went to work? After being awake all night?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2015 20:00:53 GMT -5
I'm finding myself having a really hard time focusing on playing (watching judge judy) cause I really want to clean the cupboard in the hall! Part of the game is it has to be cleaning whatever you feel like no have to or musts . If you are of the sort that isn't gonna do a darn thing anyway like me, then this game will at least get you doing something! I think it's for the really demand resistant locked in people not the people that already have systems running and habits forming. But if you are stuck in a rut try this, I think it's working cause suddenly I really want to clean! I'm chomping at the gate but I'm not gonna let myself! Dr Laura did this trick with somebody on her show too. She told her she was only allowed to clean one room a day, nothing more and that made her want to do more and me to when I tried it! The brain can be a contrary thing Interesting Idea. My bathroom needs cleaning big time! Brainwash myself! LOLOLOL! (Judge Judy is my weakness too)
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Blackswan
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Post by Blackswan on Aug 21, 2015 20:04:30 GMT -5
Yep of course! I had taken a nap and slept in late earlier after work then I was up for the night so cleaned and stuff.
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Blackswan
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Post by Blackswan on Aug 22, 2015 13:47:11 GMT -5
I got two grocery bags of trash in the bin and maintained the sink in the bathroom. It's small but it's something and it wasn't pulling teeth to get it done!
Even these little things are helping a lot and once something is done, it's done no matter how small it is, it makes a difference.
I'm waiting for a friend that's going to take my son and myself to the movies. I will do more tonight.
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Blackswan
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Post by Blackswan on Aug 22, 2015 13:48:13 GMT -5
I'm afraid to touch some trash on the outside of my house but I'm going to pick up at least one piece. Let's see if I can do more after
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Post by Blackswan on Aug 22, 2015 13:49:39 GMT -5
I threw away a bag of who knows what
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Post by gifted on Aug 22, 2015 23:16:27 GMT -5
I threw away a bag of who knows what I recommend disposable nitrile gloves for icky jobs. It is also nice to have reusable nitrile gloves for washing dishes, etc.
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Post by Blackswan on Aug 25, 2015 22:04:06 GMT -5
I forgot all about this . I will try it again at my moms where I'm spending the night, I have a room here to clean too . Too many rooms!!!! I need to do the big sweep method of that Japanese lady and get all stuff gone so I can just enjoy my rooms! All I need is my guitar, keyboard sketching kit and iPhone and Im set. Maybe I should be radical and dump everything else! Ooooh
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Post by lydia on Aug 26, 2015 1:28:41 GMT -5
I forgot all about this . I will try it again at my moms where I'm spending the night, I have a room here to clean too . Too many rooms!!!! I need to do the big sweep method of that Japanese lady and get all stuff gone so I can just enjoy my rooms! All I need is my guitar, keyboard sketching kit and iPhone and Im set. Maybe I should be radical and dump everything else! Ooooh Who is looking after the cats? Or do you take them with you when you spend the night at your mother's? Being out at work all day and then spending the night away doesn't leave much time for dealing with the litter trays and making sure they have food and water.
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Post by eatingbonbons on Aug 26, 2015 10:51:06 GMT -5
I need to do the big sweep method of that Japanese lady and get all stuff gone so I can just enjoy my rooms! Marie Kondo
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Post by Blackswan on Aug 26, 2015 20:34:55 GMT -5
I did a lot of trashing of stuff today. It makes it easier knowing what few things i want to keep. I may really do what I said and get rid of everything except those few things I actually care about.
Maintenance men had to come in today looking for the fuse box so it definitely sparked an interest in cleaning in case they tell the landlord it's messy! I don't think they will but you never know. It's not tooooo awful thank god. But definitely wasn't ready to be entered!
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