Clutter and mental health

[Blueruth]

I found this via NYT. It might convince me to create a tiktoc account (with a hidden email and untraceable browser). Just the idea of a "depression room" where you can clutter, clutter, clutter sounds doable. I have an area with stuff to get rid of. one of these days i'll call someone to haul it away but i keep finding more! at least it keeps other things clear.

On a bad day ramen with egg and some veggie is not only easy but comforting and has protein. bonus: one pot, one bowl that cleans in 1 minute. If you have similar suggestions please share!

"“I came away from this idea that it had to be all or nothing and just started thinking about function” when it came to cleaning, she said. “When I think about ‘What do I need in the morning?’ all of the sudden I can get specific.” She makes sure she has enough clean dishes and counter space so that she can make breakfast, empties the trash and sweeps up any crumbs. “What feels like this big, unending task is actually just 20 minutes of my day,” she said.

For people who are really struggling, Ms. Davis emphasized that things can be unsightly but shouldn’t be unsanitary because everyone “deserves to be clean and comfortable.” If you don’t have the energy to wash all your dishes, clean just one or two for your next meal, or use paper plates. If laundry involves too many steps, don’t worry about folding; wrinkles never hurt anybody."

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