Best How to Keep House While Drowning: A Gentle Approach to Cleaning and Organizing Episodes
ByKC Davis LPC
•46 episodes
Author(s): KC Davis LPC
Narrator(s): KC Davis LPC, Dr. Dr. Raquel Martin
<b>An NPR Best Book of the Year</b> | <b><i>USA TODAY </i>Bestseller</b><br> <br><b>This revolutionary approach to cleaning and organizing helps free you from feeling ashamed or overwhelmed by a messy home.</b><br><br>If you’re struggling to stay on top of your to-do list, you probably have a good reason: anxiety, fatigue, depression, ADHD, or lack of support. For therapist KC Davis, the birth of her second child triggered a stress-mess cycle. The more behind she felt, the less motivated she was to start. She didn’t fold a single piece of laundry for seven months. One life-changing realization restored her sanity—and the functionality of her home: <b>You don’t work for your home; your home works for you.</b><br> <br>In other words, messiness is not a moral failing. A new sense of calm washed over her as she let go of the shame-based messaging that interpreted a pile of dirty laundry as “I can never keep up” and a chaotic kitchen as “I’m a bad mother.” Instead, she looked at unwashed clothes and thought, “I am alive,” and at stacks of dishes and thought, “I cooked my family dinner three nights in a row.”<br> <br>Building on this foundation of self-compassion, KC devised the powerful practical approach that has exploded in popularity through her TikTok account, @domesticblisters. The secret is to simplify your to-do list and to find creative workarounds that accommodate your limited time and energy. In this book, you’ll learn exactly how to customize your cleaning strategy and rebuild your relationship with your home, including:<br> <br>-How to see chores as kindnesses to your future self, not as a reflection of your worth<br> -How to start by setting priorities<br> -How to stagger tasks so you won’t procrastinate<br> -How to clean in quick bursts within your existing daily routine<br> -How to use creative shortcuts to transform a room from messy to functional<br> <br>With KC’s help, your home will feel like a sanctuary again. It will become a place to rest, even when things aren’t finished. You will move with ease, and peace and calm will edge out guilt, self-criticism, and endless checklists. They have no place here.
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Introduction
This episode serves as a perfect entry point for new listeners, introducing the core concepts of KC Davis's gentle approach to cleaning and organizing. It's a brief yet insightful overview that sets the tone for the rest of the series.
2022-04-26•14m
Introduction
This episode serves as a perfect entry point for new listeners, introducing the core concepts of KC Davis's gentle approach to cleaning and organizing. It's a brief yet insightful overview that sets the tone for the rest of the series.
2022-04-26•14m
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Chapter 1: care tasks are morally neutral
In this episode, listeners are encouraged to rethink the way they view household tasks. KC Davis presents a refreshing perspective that can help alleviate feelings of guilt associated with a messy home.
2022-04-26•2m
Chapter 1: care tasks are morally neutral
In this episode, listeners are encouraged to rethink the way they view household tasks. KC Davis presents a refreshing perspective that can help alleviate feelings of guilt associated with a messy home.
2022-04-26•2m
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Chapter 3: for all the self-help rejects
This episode resonates with anyone who has felt overwhelmed by traditional self-help advice. KC Davis offers a compassionate take that acknowledges the struggles many face, making it relatable and comforting.
2022-04-26•6m
Chapter 3: for all the self-help rejects
This episode resonates with anyone who has felt overwhelmed by traditional self-help advice. KC Davis offers a compassionate take that acknowledges the struggles many face, making it relatable and comforting.
2022-04-26•6m
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Chapter 5: gentle self-talk: mess has no inherent meaning
Here, listeners learn the importance of self-compassion in the face of messiness. This episode provides practical strategies for changing negative self-talk, making it a valuable listen for anyone dealing with anxiety or depression.
2022-04-26•5m
Chapter 5: gentle self-talk: mess has no inherent meaning
Here, listeners learn the importance of self-compassion in the face of messiness. This episode provides practical strategies for changing negative self-talk, making it a valuable listen for anyone dealing with anxiety or depression.
Motivation can often be a barrier to cleaning and organizing. In this episode, KC Davis shares gentle methods to spark motivation, which is especially useful for listeners who struggle to start tasks.
Motivation can often be a barrier to cleaning and organizing. In this episode, KC Davis shares gentle methods to spark motivation, which is especially useful for listeners who struggle to start tasks.
2022-04-26•10m
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Chapter 4: gentle skill building: the five things tidying method
This episode introduces a practical tidying method that is easy to understand and implement. It's perfect for listeners looking for actionable steps to improve their environment without feeling overwhelmed.
2022-04-26•4m
Chapter 4: gentle skill building: the five things tidying method
This episode introduces a practical tidying method that is easy to understand and implement. It's perfect for listeners looking for actionable steps to improve their environment without feeling overwhelmed.
2022-04-26•4m
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Chapter 7: gentle self-talk: find the compassionate observer
Focusing on self-talk, this episode encourages listeners to adopt a more compassionate inner voice. It's a critical aspect of the overall message of the podcast, making it essential for new listeners.
2022-04-26•5m
Chapter 7: gentle self-talk: find the compassionate observer
Focusing on self-talk, this episode encourages listeners to adopt a more compassionate inner voice. It's a critical aspect of the overall message of the podcast, making it essential for new listeners.
In this episode, KC Davis discusses the importance of setting priorities in a functional way. This episode is particularly helpful for listeners feeling lost in their cleaning and organizing journeys.
In this episode, KC Davis discusses the importance of setting priorities in a functional way. This episode is particularly helpful for listeners feeling lost in their cleaning and organizing journeys.
2022-04-26•3m
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Chapter 2: kindness to future you
This episode emphasizes the significance of treating oneself with kindness when it comes to household tasks. New listeners will appreciate the focus on self-care and future planning.
2022-04-26•1m
Chapter 2: kindness to future you
This episode emphasizes the significance of treating oneself with kindness when it comes to household tasks. New listeners will appreciate the focus on self-care and future planning.
