Let's be honest - cleaning isn't the most exciting job in the world. It's hard to create a routine and even harder to stay motivated when there are so many more fun things to do. On a busy day, cleaning is the last thing on your mind. But unfortunately, the house doesn't clean itself (we haven't heard of a cleaning fairy yet!).
You love a clean house, but your motivation is often at zero. Why is this happening? Here are some typical reasons:
You're tired – At the end of a long day (or week), cleaning is the minimum you'll do.
It's very tiring – You don't know where to start and it feels like it's going to take you your whole life.
You're just cleaning for everyone – When the burden falls on you, it's no wonder you lose all motivation.
You just cleaned and it's messy again – Especially with children or pets, every effort seems futile.
You don't have time - Among daily commitments, cleaning is not on the priority list.
You don't like cleaning (or you're not good at it) – It's not like we all have a passion for cleaning, right?
But no matter how little you want to, the house needs to be cleaned. So, here are some motivational tricks that help in such situations!
How to motivate yourself to clean (when you can't do it at all)?
1. Change your way of thinking
If you see cleaning as a boring task, it's normal that you're not motivated. But if you see it as something that makes you feel more comfortable and makes your home more pleasant, you'll cope with it differently. Remember how good you'll feel when everything is in order.
2. Start with something small.
If you think you have to clean the whole house at once, you'll feel demotivated. Start with a simple step: pick up the books, wash the dishes, tidy up a corner of the room. When you see that you've finished something, you'll feel more motivated to continue.
3. Find the right moment
Clean when you have the most energy. If you're a morning person, do it as soon as you wake up and you'll have the whole day to deal with other things. If you're more active in the evening, leave it for later. Choose the time that suits you best.
4. Create a routine
Instead of trying to clean everything in one day, break it down into smaller chunks. Set a schedule and use a method like the 25-minute cleaning - 5-10-minute break technique. This helps you to not see cleaning as a chore and helps you focus better.
It doesn't matter if you start small or do a deep clean - the most important thing is to start. And once you start, you'll realize it's not so bad!
