How do you get inspired to clean when just not in the mood??

amother

Mon, Feb 02 2015, 10:08 pm

How do you start cleaning if just not in the mood ?
Please send me your ideas.
Many thanks for sharing!!

flowerpower

Mon, Feb 02 2015, 10:14 pm

Call a friend or sister to schmooze. I do things right away-this way it doesn't pile up.

FranticFrummie

Mon, Feb 02 2015, 10:33 pm

Cheesy 80's europop music. Music

Tears for Fears
Swing out Sister
Eurythmics
Culture Club
Simply Red
etc. Very Happy

Sherri

Mon, Feb 02 2015, 10:37 pm

People love Audible for books on tape, like Marina mentioned. I enjoy podcasts.

black sheep

Mon, Feb 02 2015, 10:56 pm

I am never in the mood to clean. but when I am REALLY not in the mood, then I tell myself I will only do one thing, usually the dishes since I hate letting them sit. sometimes getting started is all I needed to motivate me to do more, and if not, at least I got the dishes done!

rachel6543

Mon, Feb 02 2015, 11:03 pm

Lately I have been listening to free old time radio shows (think 1940s to 1970s) online while cleaning. Many episodes are 20 min. Prefect amount of time when doing 1-2 chores like dishes, laundry... Etc. The shows can be so interesting, esp listening to some of the old commercials and news clips that are sometimes included in the radio recordings. Also, interesting how outdated some of the stories are.

justforfun87

Mon, Feb 02 2015, 11:08 pm

My husband and I do a "pow wow" where we put a small amount of time on the timer and just go at it. 25 mins is semi motivating.

southernbubby

Mon, Feb 02 2015, 11:15 pm

I used to watch episodes of Hoarders and then convince myself that my house looked like that and that if I didn't clean, that 1-800-GOT-JUNK was going to come and take everything away.

curlytop

Mon, Feb 02 2015, 11:55 pm

southernbubby wrote:

I used to watch episodes of Hoarders and then convince myself that my house looked like that and that if I didn't clean, that 1-800-GOT-JUNK was going to come and take everything away.

OMG I totally do that !! Best motivation ever no?

KollelWife3

Mon, Feb 02 2015, 11:55 pm

I picture my mother in law walking in on me.

That's all it takes.

SRS

Tue, Feb 03 2015, 12:16 am

It is pretty normal to get burned out taking car of the house. I have more laundry sitting waiting to be folded than should be allowed. Break it down into 10-15 minute increments. Turn on some great music or talk radio. Dance while you work. Or talk on the phone while working.

coconutbutter

Tue, Feb 03 2015, 2:26 am

I listen to Shiurim, call a friend, or if all else fails:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?.....dex=5

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3M68s5FDC0s

Or any other upbeat music...

etky

Tue, Feb 03 2015, 2:53 am

black sheep wrote:

Yup. That's exactly my tactic too except with me its vacuuming that I tackle first to get me going. It's just getting started that's overwhelming sometimes.

amother

Tue, Feb 03 2015, 3:04 am

chani8 wrote:

Invite a guest over.

...to do the cleaning LOL

rainbow dash

Tue, Feb 03 2015, 4:00 am

southernbubby wrote:

I used to watch episodes of Hoarders and then convince myself that my house looked like that and that if I didn't clean, that 1-800-GOT-JUNK was going to come and take everything away.

I do that also. I watch OCD compulsive cleaners. Best show.

southernbubby

Tue, Feb 03 2015, 7:14 am

curlytop wrote:

OMG I totally do that !! Best motivation ever no?

yes but now I have to watch compulsive cleaners

SRS

Tue, Feb 03 2015, 7:49 am

rachel6543 wrote:

Do you have a link. I used to love radio shows growing up.