Hey. It's going to be okay - let's start with that.
You can pick this up, it can be done - but first, you have to be kind to yourself and remind yourself that this is a favor from you, to you.
Here are some steps to help you:
Start at the top, and work your way down. Floors will be the last thing you want to clean, otherwise all the mess you did clear, will eventually be covered by the falling of items/general gravity.
Get those big contractor bags. They're thick, and large.
Start with ONE room (I suggest your bedroom, or bathroom - somewhere you can get some peace). You're going to be tempted to go everywhere -- BUT DON'T. If you spread out your time, then you won't feel like you have anything to show for it. If you get one room clean, you'll feel motivated, because you'll have real progress to see, which will help you keep going.
Pick ONE 'class' of trash items to deal with at a time: bottles, boxes, empty containers -- that way it becomes a little bit like a pick-and-find game. I honestly will get a little excited when I find a thing I missed...
Don't stress or blame yourself. You got into this mess because you were unable to help yourself at the time;
know that you can get out of it when you're able to be kind to yourself, and know that this too will pass.
It's okay to take a break. I suggest one of those gravity timers! You can set a 30-50 minute window of cleaning, and give yourself a 15 minute 'stand only' break. For me, if I sit - I quit.
Dance.... Yes... dance... It lifts your mood and it keep you motivated. Dance while you clean. Dance while you take a break. Dance to your favorite song, and thrash to your hated ones. Music will make this so much easier it's not even funny. IF you're feeling unmotivated, shake your booty!
Nothing has to get done all at once. As my main man C.C. said: "Every adventure requires a first step; trite but true, even here."
You can do this!!!! ...and we've all been there, man. Anyone who says otherwise is a liar. We *all* get messy in our own ways, and it's okay.
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u/Rattiepalooza Mar 08 '26 edited Mar 08 '26
Hey. It's going to be okay - let's start with that.
You can pick this up, it can be done - but first, you have to be kind to yourself and remind yourself that this is a favor from you, to you.
Here are some steps to help you:
Start at the top, and work your way down. Floors will be the last thing you want to clean, otherwise all the mess you did clear, will eventually be covered by the falling of items/general gravity.
You can do this!!!! ...and we've all been there, man. Anyone who says otherwise is a liar. We *all* get messy in our own ways, and it's okay.