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Okayyyyy not to be dramatic but this book changed my life. KC Davis is a therapist who uses both her personal and professional experience as well as words of wisdom from other professionals to bring us this perfect, tiny book; it’s only 150 pages long to begin with, but Davis even gives readers the option of trying an abridged way of reading the book that skips some sections while still giving you a lifetime of helpful info. The audiobook is also short at just 3 hours, and is narrated by Davis herself. She teaches about triaging your needs, caring for yourself, and prioritizing survival, and she puts it into all sorts of context for all types of people -- those with depression, those with neurodiverse needs, people of color, people with disabilities, and those with and without children.
This book encouraged me to take a totally different approach to clutter, cleaning, and caring for myself. I’ve been won over by its simplicity, practicality, and empathy. It has not only helped me know and be forgiving to myself, but has also provided incredible guidance in understanding other people. I’m probably not the only one who gets frustrated sometimes with my spouse and how they get things done around the house because they do it differently (not better or worse) than me. My favorite thing this helped me realize was that as long as it’s getting done, it’s getting done the right way.
I especially loved this book because it was like she was reminding me of things I knew all along but needed to relearn in a way that makes sense for housework. A decade of ED recovery work has taught me that food and feeding yourself is morally neutral. Housework is the exact same thing. The amount of chores you do or don’t do does not determine your worth as a person. When you stop punishing or rewarding yourself based on how much you get done, you end up having a much nicer time in life. WHEW!!!
Other things I loved learning from this book:
Releasing shame and guilt will help you get things done.
“You do not have to earn the right to rest, connect, or recreate.”
“Unlearn the idea that care tasks must be totally complete before you can sit down. Care tasks are a never-ending list, and if you wait until everything is done to rest, you will never rest.”
“Anything worth doing is worth doing partially”
Ya gotta read this!!!
This book encouraged me to take a totally different approach to clutter, cleaning, and caring for myself. I’ve been won over by its simplicity, practicality, and empathy. It has not only helped me know and be forgiving to myself, but has also provided incredible guidance in understanding other people. I’m probably not the only one who gets frustrated sometimes with my spouse and how they get things done around the house because they do it differently (not better or worse) than me. My favorite thing this helped me realize was that as long as it’s getting done, it’s getting done the right way.
I especially loved this book because it was like she was reminding me of things I knew all along but needed to relearn in a way that makes sense for housework. A decade of ED recovery work has taught me that food and feeding yourself is morally neutral. Housework is the exact same thing. The amount of chores you do or don’t do does not determine your worth as a person. When you stop punishing or rewarding yourself based on how much you get done, you end up having a much nicer time in life. WHEW!!!
Other things I loved learning from this book:
Releasing shame and guilt will help you get things done.
“You do not have to earn the right to rest, connect, or recreate.”
“Unlearn the idea that care tasks must be totally complete before you can sit down. Care tasks are a never-ending list, and if you wait until everything is done to rest, you will never rest.”
“Anything worth doing is worth doing partially”
Ya gotta read this!!!