Got piles of laundry, mountains of dishes, and miles of mess? You’re not alone. Cleaning is a never-ending cycle. If you’ve ever felt guilt or frustration about keeping up with your home, this episode is for you. You’ll leave with a new way to think about chores, feel validated about the struggle, and have tools to help you take action in a way that feels good. 

Host: Sarah Lovell, Executive Function and ADHD Coach 

Episode Highlights: 

• 00:00 Understanding the Overwhelm of House Chores
• 05:33 Reframing Cleaning Expectations
• 10:48 Identity and Cleaning: Changing the Narrative
• 16:43 Strategies for Managing Cleaning Overwhelm
• 23:09 Tools and Techniques for Effective Cleaning
• 27:24 Community Support and Resources for Cleaning Challenges
• 31:01 Outro 

Resources Mentioned:

• Sign up for the FREE ADHD Action Plan Private Podcast
• Join the ADHD Coaching Membership: Stuck to Started
• Stuck to Started Episode 9: The Secret to Goals That Stick 
• Goblin Tools: An AI tool recommended for breaking down tasks into manageable steps.
• Read the blog version of this episode: https://www.executivefunctioningfirst.com/podcast/016

Connect with Sarah Lovell: 

• Website: Executive Functioning First
• Instagram: @executivefunctioningfirst

Music by: AudioCoffee, Inspirational Background

Podcast edit by: Chelsea Koenigsknecht of KC Virtual, Instagram: @KC_Virtual

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