In this episode, Grace Bithell discusses the realities of living in a messy house, particularly as a parent. She explores the feelings of shame and societal expectations surrounding cleanliness, emphasizing that a messy home does not define one's identity. Grace highlights the importance of mental health and reframing the perception of messiness, advocating for a balance between a clean and happy home. She also addresses the difference between guilt and shame, and how effort does not always correlate with results. Ultimately, she encourages listeners to embrace their messy homes as a reflection of their lives and values.

Shout out to today's guilty pleasure Gilass Soap who can be found at https://gilaasskin.com/ use the code Theguiltgirl for 10% off storewide

takeaways

• My house is messy and it's like gross messy.
• Your house is not something full of meaning.
• A clean house is better for your mental health.
• I want my house to be clean enough to be safe.
• Your house serves you, not you it.
• Effort does not equal a clean house.
• Your house is not your identity.
• It's okay to not do hard things just for the sake of doing hard things.
• Beauty is an imperfection.
• Let's all embrace our messy houses.