steps
4 months ago
Someday, I’ll have a housekeeper. But I did get the info, so that’s cool!
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 "I had some weird resistance to achieving this, but I hired someone today!"
How I did it:
Lessons & tips: Figure out what is holding you back from even attempting a stubborn goal. There are usually things that one has to peel away first! Resources: I would say that 43Things was the most important resource, followed by my own willingness to hang in there until I was really ready. And having friends that really want to come and see me did help!! |
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It made me
feel relaxed 
How I did it: I always thought it would be too expensive - a luxury for rich people. After we had twins, I felt like crap having a messy house. But I still didn't want to clean.I started working from home and thought, "It would take me hours to clean the house, or I can work for those hours and make enough money to cover a housekeeper once a week." I looked on Craigslist. I had used a big housekeeping company come by once when w… Read how I did it…
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It made me
rejuvenated
How I did it: My mom has a lady named Denise clean her house every two weeks, so I asked her to see if Denise could come and do our place. It turns out she lives less than 15 miles from us, so it worked out really well. We have just been too busy (with the film, Erik's job, my job, etc.) to do it ourselves, and too tired when we DID have the time. Plus, we had the film crew of around 15 people in and out for two weeks, then a pipe burst in our cellar (… Read how I did it…
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decisions
8 months ago
I finally have a phone number, with a recommendation from someone I trust, but I can’t decide! Have them my house, where I seldom stay, cleaned? Have dad’s house, where I usually stay, but which we don’t own and has none of the good furniture but all of the hobbies, cleaned? Probably can’t afford both! Wait? That will be the “decision” by default, I guess.
maureenmcell is practicing gratitude.
Step Two
11 months ago
Cathy, the housekeeper, called back, and she is going to start on Tuesday, which is the deadline I’d given myself to achieve this goal. Technically, today is the day! We’re going for every two weeks, which is more affordable for me and works for her schedule. I did it! So why on earth did I wait so long? Well, by Tuesday I vow to file away the tax papers in the living room, throw away anything I don’t need, and do the same for the kitchen counters. So I do have a task before me… I will do it!
maureenmcell is practicing gratitude.
Step One
11 months ago
I made the call! I found an ad for a local housecleaner who also helps one get organized. She was not home, so I left a message. Now off to clean the kitchen!
housekeeper
11 months ago
i have a passion for cleaning. i love housecleaning. it is like therapy for me. i am 57 years old, all my children are grown and i just don’t have enough to do around my own home. i live alone in a condo and ther is only so much cleaning to be done in my own home. cleaning helps me stay young feeling, when i finish a cleaning project, i feel as though i have done something important. cleanliness is next to godliness.
maureenmcell is practicing gratitude.
Today I challenged myself to
11 months ago
hire a housekeeper by December 10 or cancel the Christmas festivities at my house, which I do not want to do. So call that number!
maureenmcell is practicing gratitude.
Untitled
12 months ago
Got to do this soon, or now, or yesterday!
shoeprincess is working on her new business
Hire a housekeeper part time
15 months ago
Who will come and clean the house, cook a meal a week and keep my wardrobe clean and tidy, do the washing and ironing.
maureenmcell is practicing gratitude.
Need a push
15 months ago
It is still overwhelming me. I do floors and bathrooms, but haven’t made much headway on piles. I will pick a room and do just one job at a time.
maureenmcell is practicing gratitude.
organize, then hire
16 months ago
I am still planning to hire someone, but am tackling my piles and getting rid of things first. Does that make any sense?
