The closet is *still* not finished, and our stuff is still all over the place. We're waiting for maintenance to replace the long overhead shelves. I've put the large plastic tubs away after going through their contents.
I've been trying to follow the KonMari method, and I'm astonished at how much I was hanging on to because I felt I had to. I've also started reconsidering how my (very tiny) kitchen is organized. It's like looking at my apartment for the first time, to be honest, considering what works and what doesn't. Getting rid of unneeded stuff opens up space and possibilities.
During all of this mayhem, I've tried to develop habits I've wanted for a while. Despite a couple of years of staunch refusal, I have made a family binder. It's not completed yet, but I've been using the daily and sections. Since things are still in turmoil, I can't do all of the daily cleaning tasks, but I've kept up with the kitchen and bathroom, which is better than I was doing before! I wash dishes immediately after I'm finished with them, and make sure the dishes are all done and the stove top is cleaned before I go to bed. My husband has gotten into the habit of washing his dishes as well. I've only had to use the dish washer twice in the past couple of weeks! I don't have to make a massive effort to clean the kitchen before I make dinner. I have a weekly cleaning routine planned out that should keep the house manageable, which is important when I can't predict what my energy or pain level will be from one day to the next.
Part of the KonMari method is putting things back where they belong. Though we're still getting things done, I haven't found a home for everything yet, but I have designated certain places like my side table as specifically uncluttered areas and I keep it uncluttered. Even that isn't perfect yet, but it's a beacon of hope that everything will be clean soon!
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