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How Do You Motivate Yourself To Do Housework?
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I am working now after waiting for disability to kick in after a five year period. I need motivation for when I get home to do housework. I’m working 12 hour shifts. How can I motivate myself to do housework?

posted April 23, 2023
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A MyDepressionTeam Member

Break it down into bite size prices. If all you can do is clean one shelf in the refrigerator then just clean that shelf instead of thinking you have to clean the whole thing.

posted April 29, 2023
A MyDepressionTeam Member

I have friend that just started a cleaning business. So she is going to come out this Wednesday to clean my master bath. Not cheap, but I have been working overtime so I decided to go for it. Of course she did not want me to pay her, but I told her no way.

posted April 24, 2023
A MyDepressionTeam Member

Lots of loud, energetic music. It helps if you have guests over!

posted April 23, 2023
A MyDepressionTeam Member

Is there anybody who can help you out. 12 hour shifts are brutal. No wonder you don't feel like doing housework. I wouldn't either. My place was a disaster when I worked 12 hour shifts. We also used to work 8 hours on Saturday and 5 hours on Sunday. Not 1 day off. I don't miss that, but I miss the money.

posted April 23, 2023
A MyDepressionTeam Member

Good idea. I’ll try it.

posted April 23, 2023

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