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Spring is nearly here (on March 20th to be exact) and it\u2019s about time for spring cleaning! If the words \u2018Spring Cleaning\u2019 makes you shudder, we\u2019re here to help. Often, the hardest part of spring cleaning is getting started. We have grand plans of what we want to get done, jump in and quickly get overwhelmed, quitting before we get halfway through our list. Instead of repeating that cycle, try these tips to get, and stay, motivated during spring cleaning.<\/p>\n

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

If you\u2019ve ever gotten overwhelmed thinking about all the things you need to do in a day, then you\u2019ll know why it\u2019s important to make a plan. Guess what: spring cleaning doesn\u2019t mean clean everything! Take a moment to walk around your home and pick out areas that need a little extra love.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t confuse regular cleaning tasks with spring cleaning tasks! You\u2019ll want to use this time for larger, less frequent tasks like organizing your garage or getting your backyard in shape instead of dusting or scrubbing toilets.<\/p>\n

Set a schedule<\/strong><\/h4>\n

No one wants to spend the entire weekend cleaning. Be realistic about your time and be flexible. It\u2019s much easier to focus on the task when you have an end goal. Give yourself a set amount of time to complete a task and stick to it. Spring cleaning doesn\u2019t have to happen in a single day!<\/p>\n

Listen to music or podcast<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Put on your favorite music or podcasts and have a little fun while cleaning. Try listening to fun, energetic songs that will keep you moving. Or you can listen to an audiobook. This way, you\u2019ll be entertained while getting your tasks done.<\/p>\n

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

Don\u2019t do this alone! Enlist help from your family members (even the smallest member can at least put away their toys). Everyone should pitch in. Everyone should be responsible for their rooms and the remaining tasks can be divided up based on who can tolerate any given task. Your cleaning time will be reduced with extra hands on the deck.<\/p>\n

Remember why you\u2019re doing it<\/p>\n

When you\u2019re in the midst of cleaning, you can lose sight on why you\u2019re working hard. Especially if you feel your hard work will go unnoticed. Instead of focusing on how your family will react to your hard work, think of how you will feel when you\u2019re done. Maybe you\u2019re cleaning your home so you don\u2019t have to do a mad dash before company comes over. Maybe you\u2019re cleaning for your own peace of mind. Whatever the reason, remind yourself that you\u2019re working to create a better space for you and your family.<\/p>\n

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

Don\u2019t forget to reward yourself for a job well done! We\u2019re often intrinsically motivated by rewards (and usually enjoy them more because we feel like we really earned them) so use that to your advantage! Use small treats to keep you moving, whether it\u2019s a nice long bath, watching a movie, going out to lunch, or enjoying a glass of wine in your newly organized living room.<\/p>\n

There are a lot of benefits to cleaning your home. You\u2019ll feel much happier and will enjoy your home more in a clean home. These tips will help you make spring cleaning manageable and a bit more enjoyable.<\/p>\n

Are you spring cleaning in preparation of selling your home? We have several new home communities in Northern California and Nevada. Visit us online at DiscoveryHomes.com<\/a> and discover the best in life.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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