Simplifying isn't just about getting rid of physical items; it is also clearing out responsibilities so you aren't overwhelmed. Housework is an ongoing task that can be overwhelming at times. Is there any delegating going on to help you?
If you still have children at home, they should be completing tasks. For one, it doesn't all have to be on you, and two, it teaches them responsibility, the satisfaction that comes from work, and HOW to keep things clean. When mine were home, I came up with a chart of jobs for a week, all split up on the days of the week. The kids had to come home from school and complete two jobs each from that day's list. I finished up the rest. It lessened my load and the house stayed consistently clean. Another way it helped is that I didn't feel like I had to dust mop daily as it would be on the chart in three days again. That simplified housework for me. Now that it's just me, the daily lists still help me not "over-clean" and I can rest in the fact that the rest of the chores will come up on other days.
So, continue to get rid of physical items, but also begin to think of what taxes you mentally that you could delegate or at least organize to help clear your head.
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