For the mom staring at the mess thinking “burn it down” sounds easier.
Step 1: Breathe & Zoom In (Time: 1 min)
Don’t look at the whole house.
Pick one zone the size of a kitchen table or smaller.
Step 2: Set a 10-Minute Timer (Time: 10 min)
Seriously. Just 10 minutes.
Put on music or a podcast, and do a fast declutter: trash, dirty dishes, clothes on the floor.
Step 3: Use a “Catch-All” Basket (Time: 2 min)
Toss all random stuff that doesn’t belong in that space into a laundry basket.
You’ll deal with it later — or at least it’s not under your feet.
Step 4: Wipe or Vacuum One Surface (Time: 3–5 min)
One countertop. One coffee table. One floor spot.
You’re not scrubbing baseboards here — just aiming for visible calm.
Step 5: Celebrate the Win (Time: 1 min)
Take a photo. Light a candle. Sip your Happy Juice.
You started — and that’s everything.
Overwhelmed? Start small. Comment ‘start’ if you’re doing this with me this week!
