Today I walked into the kitchen half awake and saw the sink full of dishes. Normally I would sigh, tell myself I would get to it later when the kids are napping, and carry that tiny weight all day. Instead I rolled up my sleeves and started the water. It took 3 rounds of ten minutes. That was it. The counters were cleared by lunch time, and my brain felt quiet. I realized how much stress comes from the little promises we make to ourselves and keep postponing. Every “I’ll do it later” stays open in the background of your mind. When I just handle it in the moment, the house feels calmer and so do I. No nagging thoughts. No mental clutter. Sometimes peace is not a vacation. Sometimes it is simply washing the dish when you see the dish. What's your small win for the day?

I'd love to jump into how I'd navigate this, but I'd love to hear your ideas first. "I just moved in to a new home and want to keep it clean and in great condition. I’ve never owned a home before, but I know there are lots of things to clean and keep up with. So my question is.. how often do you clean things? Not like your floors or counters but appliances, tub, windows, cupboards, outside, etc. I should add I have toddlers and a dog. Any advice, tips, tricks, hacks, etc. ?! All things cleaning will help me!" **Comment below. 😀

Drop a gig or emotional for how you're feeling.I'll go first.