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  1. 04-13-2010, 09:19 AM #1
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    Default I need motivation....

    To get up and start cleaning. I've been kind of lax for a week or two. So, what are you doing today to pick up/declutter/clean?

    I need to:

    declutter the bedroom, put clothes away, clear off the dresser
    dust living and dining rooms
    vacuum
    mop kitchen
    mop both bathrooms
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  2. 04-13-2010, 09:22 AM #2
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    Make a list of chores for the week - ie one or two a day and try to do them early on in the day and set up a reward to go with it once completed.

    IE: Monday sweep floors & vac - then you can surf the village/play on comp

    I usually blast tunes but then if its not sunny/bright overcast out I'm usually not motivated enough
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    I couldn't get motivated to do all that in one day, either.

    Today I'm going to empty all the little trash cans (one from each room) and bag it. I will probably wash all the little leftover containers DH had his lunch in yesterday. And if I am feeling really motivated I will clean the last litter box. I did two yesterday, washed out in the back yard.
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    But if you try sometimes you just might find
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  4. 04-13-2010, 10:10 AM #4
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    You want motivation? I'll give you motivation.

    Now get up off the chair and get YER BUTT MOVING!!!!!

    Get started. NOW

    Glad to help.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Russ View Post
    You want motivation? I'll give you motivation.

    Now get up off the chair and get YER BUTT MOVING!!!!!

    Get started. NOW

    Glad to help.
    *Wonders how long you've been waiting to tell someone what to do?*
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    I reserve the right to tell people what to do at any given time.

    Now, go bake me some cookies Libby.
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  7. 04-13-2010, 10:27 AM #7
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    I do not do flylady, that's just never ending and because she keeps saying how easy her plan is and I find it overwhelming I end up feeling bad about myself. I do however like her music cd for cleaning, very motivating.
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  8. 04-13-2010, 11:01 AM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by Russ View Post
    You want motivation? I'll give you motivation.

    Now get up off the chair and get YER BUTT MOVING!!!!!

    Get started. NOW

    Glad to help.
    Hmmmm. Sticking tongue out at you.
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    Are you done yet?
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    Not yet, but I did just run and do the dressers in the bedroom after you told me to get moving. LOL
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    Uh oh...you just gave him more encouragement to be bossy I really need to get something done today, too....I think I'll start with the litter box..and then go lay in the sun to ponder my next move
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    I just ran to Dollar General. Bought some wine, maybe that will give me motivation.
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    When I need motivation I watch an episode of Hoarders ~ works like a charm!

    Also, turning on some great music that makes ya feel like dancing!
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    Quote Originally Posted by baxjul View Post
    I just ran to Dollar General. Bought some wine, maybe that will give me motivation.
    Oh awesome. So, when will you be here? We can sit out in the sun and get "motivated" over that bottle.
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    Quote Originally Posted by druthb00 View Post
    Oh awesome. So, when will you be here? We can sit out in the sun and get "motivated" over that bottle.
    LOL! That would be great!
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