Finding Balance: From Work to Home Tasks

June 19, 2025

What a difference a day makes! After the struggle with focus and that overwhelming feeling, today felt like everything clicked back into place.

I got through my morning routine and only worked for about an hour, but then something shifted. Instead of forcing myself to sit at the desk, I decided to tackle the housework that’s been staring at me for at least a week.

My daughter and I turned it into a team effort. She Swiffered the bathroom floor while I cleaned the rest, then vacuumed downstairs while I took care of upstairs. I finished up by Swiffering the kitchen and dining room floors. When we were done, the whole house felt fresh and organized.

There’s something so satisfying about crossing those nagging tasks off the mental list. I felt incredibly productive, not because I worked long hours, but because I finally addressed the things that had been weighing on me in the background.

It’s funny how housework often becomes the casualty when everything else demands attention. I get so preoccupied with work deadlines and health management that cleaning slides to the bottom of the priority list. Or some days I’m simply too exhausted to even think about scrubbing toilets or mopping floors.

But today reminded me that sometimes shifting gears completely, from mental work to physical tasks, is exactly what I needed. And having my daughter pitch in made it feel less like a chore and more like accomplishing something together.

Days like this feel like a reset button. 💜

The dogs are snoring. I’m signing off. See you tomorrow. 💜