If it's hard to concentrate on one task, such as folding laundry or washing dishes, all the way to completion, try doing it in increments. One of the easiest cleaning tips is to set a timer for 15 minutes, and stay on task until it goes off. If you think you can keep going, reset the timer.
If the drawers and closets and garage and storage areas of your home are busting at the seams, your stuff has nowhere to go but everywhere. Once the clutter is out in the open, it attracts more clutter, piles begin to form and your daily power tidy becomes a futile mission.
Cleaning is much more efficient if you pick one task (dusting, vacuuming, mopping) and do the same task in every room in the house, rather than cleaning the kitchen, the bathrooms and then the bedrooms.
If you struggle to stay on task, it can be hard to devote the time and attention needed to keep things tidy. So while you might notice that a room is messy and have intentions to clean it up, finding the concentration and energy levels needed to do the task can feel difficult or even impossible.
You may get overwhelmed when cleaning if you have a lot of stuff and clutter, or have not made a plan of attack before starting to clean a space. With no plan, it can be difficult to visualize what needs to be done, what you have already done, and what needs the most attention.
This frustrates parents, who can't understand why these kids have so much trouble cleaning their room. The problem is that children with ADHD struggle with executive functioning skills, which enable us to plan, prioritize, manage our time and get things done.
Some people are naturally neat. They keep their things fairly organized and try to avoid making a mess. But many kids and adults with ADHD are the opposite — they're messy most of the time.
Clutter can be a physical manifestation of mental health issues, Walsh tells WebMD. Those overwhelmed with "memory" clutter may have an undue preoccupation with things in the past and become depressed. Those who can't toss out items because they worry they will need them may be too anxious, he says.
Often, when depressed, you might see everything as overwhelming. Cleaning your room can feel like a daunting and impossible task. Feeling overwhelmed is a symptom of depression, which can make any activity feel like it is “too much.”
Polluted air vents and untidy filters can contaminate the air. Soiled sheets and bedding can cause skin rashes and irritations. Dust mites can trigger allergies, asthma, and other respiratory issues. Bugs, pests, vermin, and critters are carriers of germs and many diseases.
When you have no cleaning motivation, it may be that you haven't been practicing self care. You're constantly taking care of your kids, running the errands, and other responsibilities. If you're not taking care of your needs, you'll run out of energy.
