Making a home restorative
I don’t know about you, but this year started off with a bang! Between work, wild weather, sickness, and the kids’ activities and school, we hit the ground running. It’s this kind of whirlwind pace that can make even the basics—dishes, trash, laundry—feel overwhelming.
So, this month’s newsletter is on the shorter side, because I’m guessing many of you are in the same boat and will appreciate a quick read. (Too short? Dive into past Newsletters).
Thankfully, we’ve built systems that work for us—full of love and grace—so we don’t sweat the small stuff too much when we’re overloaded. For example, once a week, we sit as a family to review the upcoming schedule. We adjust our rotating chore assignments and mindset to accommodate the chaos. Sometimes, it feels like the kids are playing CATAN with their negotiations. (Bonus: they’re learning chore skills, negotiation skills, and how to flex empathy muscles.)
The same is true for our home maintenance schedule. We can quickly assess the month’s tasks and decide what can safely be rescheduled if needed. Anticipating that things won’t always go as planned, we’ve built in quarterly catch-up time for any skipped chores.
Grit, tenacity, and consistency don’t just happen. You have to plan for them and make space in your life. You also have to plan for failure and make space for grace. When you pair grit, tenacity, and consistency with skills and intentional planning, you’ll be well on your way to becoming the calm, cool, and collected homeowner you aspire to be.
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