How I motivate myself to clean

I’m a grubby girl, who puts off cleaning as long as possible. To make it less of a chore, here are a few things I do to make it more ~experiential~

1- Set the smell! This is helpful for multiple reasons. Firstly, I feel like I’ve already accomplished some cleaning if the room smells better. I’m very motivated by smell, so sometimes I’ll light some incense or spray some room spray as well. It’s something my boyfriend always notices right away when he comes home too. Right now I’m loving my Sand and Paws candle that helps deal with pet odors.

2- Put on some music! This gives me some energy and helps me stay on track. As someone with adhd, I’m often more focused when there is some noise to block out my distracting thoughts. Lately I’ve been listening to High by Stephen Sanchez, and it has a GRIP on me.

3- Get a fun drink! This is my reward for doing some work. Sometimes I love a glass of red wine, but other times I’ll do maybe a kombucha or a smoothie!

What motivates you?

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