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Marcela's avatar

When I was a teenager my bedroom was pure chaos, and for me it was extremely difficult to tidy up, however I could focus very well while studying or was good at setting priorities. Perhaps it was a question of maturity or just the way I was. By the way, by the time I got married and had kids I realized that the chaos would be literary exponential so little by little I learned to put things in place for the sake of practicity or survival, I improved my tidying skills. This new mindset helped me become more effective since I would spend less time looking for things I had misplaced like keys, books and objects and also helped me be more organized and be able to bring up my kids and continue to work as well. Then it became second nature and with time and good 🎵 🎶 or the 📻 it can be even relaxing. Also, I think that with practice we can all become more effective and get rid of the chores faster! 😉

And yes..... 🍂 The fall in Michigan is colorful 🍂 🍁 and I enjoy raking!! And of course, even more when I am in good company.

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Ailén Cruz's avatar

So maybe it is an age thing...or maybe its genetic.

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Sandra's avatar

Bueno en mi caso aprendiendo el otro accionar, el de detenerme y dar tiempo al otro a hacerlo.

O no correr a lavar el plato despues de comer sino disfrutar de la sobremesa!

Distintos puntos de vista!

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Ailén Cruz's avatar

La idea sería llegar al punto caramelo de la situación!

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Julia Gruson-Wood's avatar

project, urgent project, nuisance - so true!!!

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Ailén Cruz's avatar

why must it be like this??

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Daniel's avatar

Como siempre, brillante Luli!!!

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Ailén Cruz's avatar

Mil gracias por leer!!

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Adriaan Odendaal's avatar

We recently got a new vacuum cleaner, the first nice new vacuum I've ever had in my life. Suddenly, I kind of look forward to cleaning the floors. It's, dare I say, fun? I'm very perplexed by these new feelings I have towards this house-hold chore (erstwhile annoyance).

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Ailén Cruz's avatar

Is it wireless? I find myself day dreaming of a wireless one, to vacuum unencumbered through the house. Well, as unencumbered as possible, given that the shiba follows the head of the vacuum around, taking the noise as a personal offence...Anyway, glad I'm not the only indecent one!

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Adriaan Odendaal's avatar

yes, yes it is completely wireless 🫠

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Ailén Cruz's avatar

The DREAM!

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Jessica Howells's avatar

I find it helps me if I listen to a podcast or something while I'm doing chores, so I can pair something enjoyable with the annoying thing.

Also I'm so jealous of the autumn leaves. The trees in the UK are much more subdued in autumn, mostly yellow and brown. I miss the vivid reds and oranges.

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Ailén Cruz's avatar

Nice to see you again, Jess! And yes, podcasts (or audio murder mysteries) definitely help.

And they're one of my favourite things about Canada, and the Northern US, they're so vivid and beautifullll

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