I
don't know about you guys, but sometimes, okay a lot...I just can't get off my
butt to clean!
"It's
only going to get WRECKED AGAIN" is usually my thought-process. BUT, I
have learned that cleaning is kind of like working out...you hate the idea of
getting started but after...you feel so much better. Guilty here!
So I
am going to share a little confidential journey into my brain. Warning: It's
weird in there!
Okay....I
work on reward.
There
I said it, the biggest WAY for me to ever accomplish ANYTHING is by ALLOWING
myself to get a reward from it.
Hmm....maybe
my parents bribed me too much...thanks mom & dad.
So if
you're like me...and need a little motivation...or a lot (if you're like me)
here are some ideas to get UP & get CLEANING:
1. The
Jam Out Music Session.
Music
turned up. Straight up dancing queen! Even if you have to fake it at first, as
soon as those endorphins get going, you're mostly likely to STICK WITH IT, and
who knows where you might end. Possibly a clean house?!?!
2.
The Lazy Sit /Watch TV Approach.
This
approach only works if your house is REALLY messy, and your energy level is
LOW. How to do it? You plop your bottom on the floor, get lots of baskets -
kids rooms, your room, trash bag, and you sit and throw in the desired basket.
Warning:
You will need to get up and take the baskets to the desired room.
Note:
This method will not work if you haven't reach maximum level of home
destruction.
3.
The Online Shopper Break Method.
One
of my favorite websites to online shop is a website called The Lakeside
Collection. It's kind of like a TJ-Maxx. And me and TJ-Maxx are in a very
serious relationship.
I
clean a little and then allow myself to sit and shop a moment. And add to my
cart.
Okay...let's
talk...do you guys actually buy the items you put in your cart? For every time
I do this method, I usually actually BUY the items say 1/5 times. Not bad!
Just
the simple "Add to Cart (even if I don't actually buy) just makes me
happy...science can't even explain it ;)
4.
Invite a friend over approach.
Let
me explain this can't be like your best friend because well, they have probably
seen your house messy and you just don't give a flip.
Heck,
you would probably call them to help you get it back in shape. But invite
someone over for dinner, margs on the back-deck, whatever it will take to hold
you accountable.
That
simple...Invite. Clean. They Show Up.
5.
The Pinterest Approach.
This is
just like the Online Shopper Break Approach except you allow yourself to sit
and look at Pins *you will probably never do* instead of online shopping.
Simple.
6.
The "I'm going to take a picture of it" Humble Brag & Post To
Social Media Approach.
If
you are a home decor/home life instagrammer or social media person...or just
like posting pics, your butt has done this so many times. I'm guilty myself!
What
else motivates you to clean your house better than posting a picture of a
spotlight area knowing that 1000's of people will see it?! Work for me!
7.
The Small Area Tackle.
This
is probably one of my most favorite methods. I tell myself, okay...I'm just going
to clean the "bar area of my kitchen" and boom, my whole kitchen is
clean. It's pretty freaking, great! All you need is to GET GOING!
8.
You-Tube Watch Approach.
If
you haven't watched a you-tube cleaning video...you are behind and have missed
out on a lot of life.
Why
is it that we like watching these videos? Why do kids like watching other kids
play with toys?
Above: Two of my fav cleaners, Brittany Vasseur & Myka Stauffer
It's
a mystery but it works. Allow yourself 2 to 3 minutes of watching to get
inspired, and then YOU go and clean your own dang house. Keep repeating.
9.
The Family Tackle.
My
husband and I have two boys (5 & 2)...so getting them to clean is a bit of
a challenge BUT they definitely can pick up their toys *After putting them in
timeout until they do it*
When
the music is blaring, everyone is running around, the energy level is a bit
contagious, we get it done SO MUCH faster.
Last
but not least....
10.
20 Minutes a Day Routine.
I saved
this one for last because I am a firm believer, that if EVERYDAY you put in 20
minutes...you won't be tackling whole house cleaning. If you are consistent and
build healthy cleaning habits with your family, hopefully...maybe...possibly,
you'll eventually get to where cleaning is not such a chore...and when you
figure that out...please let all us mamas know! ;)
Hope
you like these ideas & maybe one inspired you to get cleaning. Feel free to
add anymore in the comments section below! I would love to hear what motivates
you all to clean!
God
Bless,
BB
