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Mentioned in 22 episodes

How to Keep House While Drowning

A Gentle Approach to Cleaning and Organizing

Book • 2022

This book by KC Davis offers a gentle and compassionate guide to managing home care despite the challenges of anxiety, fatigue, depression, ADHD, or lack of support.

Davis shares her personal experiences and practical strategies, such as cleaning in short bursts and using creative shortcuts, to help readers transform their homes into functional and peaceful spaces.

The book emphasizes letting go of perfectionism and fostering a healthier relationship between the individual and their home.

Mentioned by

Chris Guillebeau

Marielle Segarra

Mentioned in 22 episodes

Mentioned by

Chris Guillebeau

as a source for the concept of 'doing things poorly' to manage overwhelm.

On “Time Anxiety:” Feeling Like Falling Behind in Your Own Life | Chris Guillebeau

Recommended by

Marielle Segarra

as a guide to cleaning and organizing for those who feel overwhelmed.

How to clean when you don't have the energy

Recommended by

Marielle Segarra

as a guide to cleaning and organizing, particularly helpful for those struggling with mental health challenges or executive dysfunction.

How to clean when you don't feel like cleaning

Recommended by Kristen Carter as a helpful resource for managing household organization and cleaning.

315 Why ADHD Feels So Shameful (and How to Fight Back)

Mentioned by

Mel Robbins

as a book that helped her understand how to manage household chores.

11 Crazy Facts About Laundry, Showering, & Getting the “Little Stuff” Done That Will Make You Laugh (and Prove You’re Doing Better Than You Think)

Mentioned by

Cas

as a book that resonated with her community and shifted the narrative from chores to care tasks.

Why You’re Not Lazy—And How to Actually Get Stuff Done With KC Davis | Clutterbug Podcast # 267

Mentioned by

Dan Harris

as the guest of the podcast episode, who offers practical tips for housework rooted in self-compassion.

Messiness Is Not a Moral Failing | KC Davis

Recommended by

Kristen Carder

as a helpful and encouraging resource that separates morality from the stuff in your house.

347 BITESIZE | ADHD, Internalized Shame, and the Pep Talk from Kristen You Need NOW

Mentioned by

Mel Robbins

as the author of "How to Keep House While Drowning", offering advice on managing overwhelming tasks and self-compassion.

The Best Advice I Ever Heard: From Motivation to Paper Plates, 10 Genius Hacks for Keeping Yourself and Your Home Organized

Mentioned by

Abbey Perini

as a helpful, short, and easy book for individuals with ADHD.

Accessibility, Fiber Arts, and ADHD with Abbey Perini

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