My nightly reset routine

My days are often chaotic with two toddlers running around my house. I always try to clean up throughout the day, but inevitably after bedtime and I walk downstairs, it looks like a tornado tore through my house.

I focus and relax much better when I have a tidy space around me so I’ve developed a habit to reset my house every night before I go to bed. This way I can go to bed with a clear mind and wake up in the morning with a fresh start to my day. Here’s what I do:

I usually start in the kitchen because I typically am not able to finish dinner clean up before the bedtime rush.

- load and start dishwasher. I always run my dishwasher at night if it’s over halfway full because it makes my day so much easier to be able to load it throughout the day.

- wipe countertops. Essential to really feeling clean.

- sweep kitchen and dining area. Always necessary with the amount of crumbs that get spilled.

- put away misc clutter and make sure counter are clear. Stuff always gets left on the counter throughout the day so this helps to get stuff back in its place.

Once the kitchen is clean I move to my living room and family room. This part doesn’t usually take as long. But there’s always toys and personal belongings that need to be put away.

If you don’t already do a nightly reset I totally recommend giving it a try. You’ll thank yourself in the morning!

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