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We\u2019re well into the spring season and may already be looking forward to summer. While there are plenty of things to love about spring, there\u2019s one thing that can feel like a downer: spring cleaning.<\/p>\n

If the idea of spring cleaning put a chill down your spine, you\u2019re not alone. It\u2019s easy to feel overwhelmed with the thoughts of spending your weekend clearing out the clutter. And it\u2019s even easier to put it off for something (or anything) more fun. Thankfully, it this annual \u201cOut with the Old, In with the New\u201d sweep doesn\u2019t have to be a drudgery. But if you need a gentle push to get started, use these tips to mentally prepare for your spring cleaning tasks and to stay motivated.<\/p>\n

Be Realistic<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Guess what: there\u2019s no rule that says you have to commit to a spring cleaning marathon. After all, spring lasts for several months. Instead, stretch your cleaning projects over time to keep each session manageable and allocate a feasible amount of time for each project. Once you\u2019ve cleaned the desired amount of time, you\u2019re done!<\/p>\n

Make a Cleaning Plan<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Making a plan is the best way to ensure success. There\u2019s nothing more daunting (or demotivating) than staring at mountain of chores. You don\u2019t have to clean absolutely everything in your home. Go through your home and identify the areas that could use some extra love this season and set your priority list. While you\u2019re creating your plan, don\u2019t try to attach the larger, spring cleaning type jobs with your regular cleaning tasks. This will allow you to focus on the larger, less frequent tasks instead of spending the day dusting and vacuuming.<\/p>\n

Schedule it<\/strong><\/h4>\n

You\u2019re usually more beholden to a task when you put it on the calendar, so schedule your cleaning sessions on the family calendar so everyone knows what\u2019s happening and when.<\/p>\n

Enlist Help<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Cleaning shouldn\u2019t fall on the shoulders of a single person. Everyone who lives in the house should be able to pitch in with spring cleaning chores. Delegate specific tasks based on who best tolerates them and include children in the cleaning sessions if they\u2019re old enough. If you have a friend or another family member who enjoys cleaning and organizing, consider asking them for help as well.<\/p>\n

Make a Playlist<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Load up your favorite, high-energy tunes to power you through your cleaning sessions. Music is a great motivator and can keep you moving. Or listen to an audiobook or podcast.<\/p>\n

Reward Yourself<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Spring cleaning can be a drag but it helps to be able to look forward to something once it\u2019s completed. It\u2019s easy to accomplish a task without giving yourself a well-deserved pat on the back so once you\u2019ve finished, treat yourself to a small reward, whether it\u2019s going out for lunch or dinner, indulging in your favorite dessert, watching a movie, or even taking a nap.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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