GeminiMom
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I know how you feel. For one thing, try to take it one task or one day at a time--don't look at the whole picture, i.e., the party. Just look at it like, okay, I'm going to clean the downstairs bathroom right now and then I'm going to sit and read a magazine or watch tv as a reward. Also, I've read that doing the timer thing (I read 10 minutes but any time increment, really) actually works. Just set the microwave timer for however long, work nonstop during that time, then stop and relax/reward yourself when it's done. People say it's amazing how much you can get done in 10 minutes. I'm planning on trying this myself. Finally, don't beat yourself up. Get done what you can and then let it go. People aren't coming to your house to inspect whether the tile grout is cleaned, you know? They're just coming to have a good time. Heck, people will probably be drinking and even less inclined to notice anything except the bar! Good luck and hang in there, Sherry |
