Cleaning Motivation

[RB]

I suppose this has been going on long enough and I need some
type of solution for this.

I know that I am a bit of a slob when it comes to stuff that is
lying around. It has been in the same position for years as
far as paper that has been sitting in one place and such items.

I know that I have some type of deep seeded atituted when
it comes to cleaning and picking up anything.

Can any one tell me why this happens?

I know that in the past, my mother would litterally scream
her lungs out to get me to do anything. This has caused me
to become numb to picking stuff up and cleaning in general.

Are there any solutions for this Attitude?

Thank for any advice.

rb

[Vilma]

On Thu, 06 Jan 2005 12:36:59 -0500, RB sayeth:

> I suppose this has been going on long enough and I need some
> type of solution for this.
>
> I know that I am a bit of a slob when it comes to stuff that is
> lying around. It has been in the same position for years as
> far as paper that has been sitting in one place and such items.
>
> I know that I have some type of deep seeded atituted when
> it comes to cleaning and picking up anything.
>
> Can any one tell me why this happens?
>
> I know that in the past, my mother would litterally scream
> her lungs out to get me to do anything. This has caused me
> to become numb to picking stuff up and cleaning in general.
>
> Are there any solutions for this Attitude?
>
> Thank for any advice.
>
> rb

Try going to
www.flylady.net

This Flylady is GREAT. She has a system that gets you to clean easily. If
you follow it I promise it works.

Another site for the hardened messy

http://www.network54.com/Realm/Squalor_Survivors/

All in all it is about organisation. You can do anything for 15 minutes (or
even five if fifteen is too much). Set yourself a list of things to do
which you know you could bring yourself to do. Maybe pick up crap from the
house and toss it for 10 minutes or ironing for 5 minutes. Whatever, just
stick to it. Do it EVERYDAY. A small amount everyday, get it over with in
the morning or as early as possible. Better than having a whole days worth
of cleaning once a week or whenever.

Good Luck!


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[Jane]

I'm not being a smartass... If just doing some cleaning causes mental
anguish then get therapy. If you're just lazy like I am, have a party and
invite guests you wouldn't want to see your house messy. Now that's
motivation!

"RB" <rblosat@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:41DD773B.B2CDCCA9@comcast.net...
>I suppose this has been going on long enough and I need some
> type of solution for this.
>
> I know that I am a bit of a slob when it comes to stuff that is
> lying around. It has been in the same position for years as
> far as paper that has been sitting in one place and such items.
>
> I know that I have some type of deep seeded atituted when
> it comes to cleaning and picking up anything.
>
> Can any one tell me why this happens?
>
> I know that in the past, my mother would litterally scream
> her lungs out to get me to do anything. This has caused me
> to become numb to picking stuff up and cleaning in general.
>
> Are there any solutions for this Attitude?
>
> Thank for any advice.
>
> rb
>

[Suzie-Q]

In article <41DD773B.B2CDCCA9@comcast.net>, RB <rblosat@comcast.net> wrote:

-> I suppose this has been going on long enough and I need some
-> type of solution for this.
->
-> I know that I am a bit of a slob when it comes to stuff that is
-> lying around. It has been in the same position for years as
-> far as paper that has been sitting in one place and such items.
->
-> I know that I have some type of deep seeded atituted when
-> it comes to cleaning and picking up anything.
->
-> Can any one tell me why this happens?
->
-> I know that in the past, my mother would litterally scream
-> her lungs out to get me to do anything. This has caused me
-> to become numb to picking stuff up and cleaning in general.
->
-> Are there any solutions for this Attitude?
->
-> Thank for any advice.

I have the same problem for the same reason. My mom used
to yell at me to get me to clean up my room and help clean
up the house. Now I absolutely hate housework.

The only things I've found that help are (1) to have someone to
live with. I'm respectful of their right not to live in a
mess, so I clean up more than I do when I live alone. And (2)
invite people over on a regular basis (as someone suggested) so
that you're motivated to clean up.

I also clean thoroughly whenever family comes for a visit, since
they will be all over the house, using the shower, etc.

I suppose therapy would help, but that costs money, usually.
--
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[Rein]

clutter is the worst enemy to cleaning. The more clutter, the longer
it takes to clean, the less likely it is you'll do it.



On Thu, 06 Jan 2005 12:36:59 -0500, RB <rblosat@comcast.net> wrote:

>I suppose this has been going on long enough and I need some
>type of solution for this.
>
>I know that I am a bit of a slob when it comes to stuff that is
>lying around. It has been in the same position for years as
>far as paper that has been sitting in one place and such items.
>
>I know that I have some type of deep seeded atituted when
>it comes to cleaning and picking up anything.
>
>Can any one tell me why this happens?
>
>I know that in the past, my mother would litterally scream
>her lungs out to get me to do anything. This has caused me
>to become numb to picking stuff up and cleaning in general.
>
>Are there any solutions for this Attitude?
>
>Thank for any advice.
>
>rb

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[scullycat]

Yeah, Rein hit it on the head. Clutter is one of the biggest enemies. My
biggest pet peeves are junk mail and old newspapers. I'm new here and I lurk
to try to get motivation. I just lit a fire in the fireplace and starting
chucking junk mail . There's this fear of destroying something and then
needing it...yikes.
"Rein" <rruiterNO-SPAM@NO-SPAMyahoo.com> wrote in message
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> clutter is the worst enemy to cleaning. The more clutter, the longer
> it takes to clean, the less likely it is you'll do it.
>
>
>
> On Thu, 06 Jan 2005 12:36:59 -0500, RB <rblosat@comcast.net> wrote:
>
>>I suppose this has been going on long enough and I need some
>>type of solution for this.
>>
>>I know that I am a bit of a slob when it comes to stuff that is
>>lying around. It has been in the same position for years as
>>far as paper that has been sitting in one place and such items.
>>
>>I know that I have some type of deep seeded atituted when
>>it comes to cleaning and picking up anything.
>>
>>Can any one tell me why this happens?
>>
>>I know that in the past, my mother would litterally scream
>>her lungs out to get me to do anything. This has caused me
>>to become numb to picking stuff up and cleaning in general.
>>
>>Are there any solutions for this Attitude?
>>
>>Thank for any advice.
>>
>>rb
>
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