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How to Keep House While Drowning: 31 Days of Compassionate Help | Kc Davis

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This is a great book if you are having trouble with your day-to-day house chores, or if you are depressed and feel like every small task is a mountain. I'm not at that stage right now. So it wasn't what I was looking for. My stuff is tucked into cupboards and closets, under beds and inside storage containers. My house is clean. It is NOT organized. I want to purge the house of everything unnecessary. This book made me feel like I'm doing great.🙈

lil1inblue This is a good one to keep on hand in case you need it. I went through some health issues for several years, and this was a life saver.
And you ARE doing great! 😉 3w

ItsAnotherJen @lil1inblue 🥰 Thank you!! I do think think this book has great merit. I will keep it in mind as something to recommend to those who might need it. I think I need to look more into the philosophy behind death cleaning. There is so much to be gained from letting go of excess belongings. I haven't had to move in 20 years, so I've accumulated too much. 3w

Scochrane26 Therapists in my agency recommend this one a lot to clients. It‘s not for everyone but good for certain people. 3w

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Schnoebs I felt the same way, I did end up following this up with the tagged book. It made me rethink why I‘m holding on to certain things. I‘m honestly thinking about rereading it at some point to make me reevaluate things again.

Nobody Wants Your Sh*t: The Art of Decluttering Before You Die

Kitta Ive been on the waiting list for this one from Libby for a long time. Why is it so popular right now? 3w

Reggie Omg, dishes, I leave them for a week and as soon as I do them, they‘re back. I absolutely hate them. lol maybe this book will help me out. Stacked. 3w

ItsAnotherJen @Schnoebs I'm reading that one right now!! It's exactly what I needed too. 3w

ItsAnotherJen @Kitta It's the time of year-New Years resolutions are a big deal right now. Organization and getting rid of stuff is one of mine and I think a lot of people are in the same boat. 3w

Sparklemn The author had an opinion piece in The NY Times last week if anyone is interested in reading it. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/01/opinion/celebrating-messiness.html?unlocked_a... 3w

Kitta @ItsAnotherJen ahhh okay yeah that makes sense then, I forgot somehow? 😅 My library has 85 people waiting. I think I could use it so I‘ll read it. (edited) 3w

Kitta @Sparklemn thank you! 3w

ItsAnotherJen @Sparklemn Thank you for the article rec! I can't embrace my messiness right now though, I need to embrace throwing away or donating things. 😬 I think it would be so liberating to own less🎉🎉 3w

willaful Oh, I highly recommend Dana White's books. She has really practical advice on how to get read of stuff.

Organizing for the Rest of Us: 100 Realistic Strategies to Keep Any House Under Control

ItsAnotherJen @willaful I read that one this month too! I'm on my 5th book about organizing. It's motivating to listen to them on audiobook format while decluttering. 2d

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kezzlou85

How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind: Dealing with Your House's Dirty Little Secrets | Dana K. White

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An interesting look at decluttering. This takes a different approach to many other books of similar style and yet it's a method that could work. I liked the simplicity of it and can see myself using some of the tips featured in it especially the dishes as seen by my clear worktop. 3*

DogMomIrene She definitely keeps cleaning in good perspective. I‘m a perfectionist so shifting from the desire to have the perfectly cleaned home like it‘s a one and done kind of task to the more realistic view that cleaning is an ongoing task, everyday, was really helpful for me. 3w

kezzlou85 @DogMomIrene she does we've just moved to a bigger house and it can feel overwhelming at times but this book helped put it back in perspective for me. 3w

DogMomIrene @kezzlou85 If you want a refresh on her big ideas in another 6 months or year, check out . There‘s much less explanation of her ideas so it‘s less repetitive. It cuts to the point.

Organizing for the Rest of Us: 100 Realistic Strategies to Keep Any House Under Control

kezzlou85 @DogMomIrene thank you so much. I will check that out. 3w

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kezzlou85

The Complete Book of Clean: Tips & Techniques for Your Home | Toni Hammersley

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Short tips and techniques to keep your house clean. Found some useful ones in there but would need to figure out the English equivalent to some of these. Not the most festive but a library hold and got a line in bingo. #WinterGames2024 55pts #HolidayBookDragons @LiseWorks

HaleyAdene I think reading this would make me feel like a dingy cave troll! lol 2mo

kezzlou85 @HaleyAdene it did make me feel a little like that i must admit. 2mo

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peanutnine

How to Keep House While Drowning: 31 Days of Compassionate Help | Kc Davis

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I wouldn't have picked this one up if it wasn't for @sebrittainclark 's #AuldLangSpine list but I'm glad I did! This was a really helpful and encouraging book on how to keep your home livable without stressing yourself out more. I don't have ADHD or depression, which is a big focus of the author's life, but anyone can relate to feeling overwhelmed by everyday tasks and she provides useful manageable tips
@monalyisha #Nonfiction2024

monalyisha Not my typical read but I‘m adding! 2mo

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BiblioBoyd

How to Keep House While Drowning: 31 Days of Compassionate Help | Kc Davis

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It‘s amazing the power of hearing that you‘re not alone in your sense of drowning. Life is still a struggle, but Davis‘ words have given me hope, courage, and even skills to help work my way through it. The practical advice provided is actual advice that can help with setting priorities, getting through life tasks that can be or seem overwhelming, and realizing/accepting that you are not a failure for not maintaining an Insta worthy environment.

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Leftcoastzen

The Vacuum Cleaner: A History | Carroll Gantz

Enough vacuuming! We need to relax it‘s #caturday night ! Dusty is just gonna sit on the cord!
#CatsOfLitsy

dabbe YES! 🖤🧡🖤 4mo

AnnCrystal 💕😻💝. 4mo

Ruthiella 😻😻😻 4mo

bibliothecarivs Our cat is a Dusty, too (but a mackerel tabby). 🐈‍⬛️ 4mo

Leftcoastzen @bibliothecarivs I think it‘s a good name!😄 4mo

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peanutnine

How to Keep House While Drowning: 31 Days of Compassionate Help | Kc Davis

A late update to my #ReadingBracket2024
I only finished one nonfiction book in September. It was a quick yet encouraging listen

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Susanita

Real Life Organizing: Clean and Clutter-Free in 15 Minutes a Day | Cassandra Aarssen

1. My friends are expected back this evening, so that means tomorrow I can go home…for a few days
2. State park where I took a walk in the woods
3. Breakfast at a little cafe with good coffee and bagels
4. New to me podcast
5. Binge watched Cas the Clutterbug‘s 30 day decluttering challenge on YouTube
#5joysfriday

DebinHawaii

wanderinglynn I definitely need to watch those decluttering videos! 😆 4mo

Deblovestoread Love that podcast! She really gets it right. 4mo

dabbe 🖤🧡🖤 4mo

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Susanita @wanderinglynn Here‘s the intro video. She‘s a bit quirky, but I like her approach. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzglswYcXP2iclk9cJ_AhL4ebcY5yc2YE&si=chneAvqX... 4mo

Susanita @Deblovestoread I appreciate that she explains concepts in a thorough way without being condescending. 4mo

DebinHawaii A wonderful list of joys! 💛💛💛 That park is gorgeous & I think I need that podcast too! 😉 Thanks for sharing & helping spread the joy! 🤗 4mo

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