Hi, sweet friend — it’s me, your friendly 1950s housewife Cheyenne (vintage dress, apron, and all), popping in to remind you of a few very important things before you get too deep into your day.
First things first: go drink a glass of water.
Yes, right now. You’re probably dehydrated — I always am.
So I figured I’d better put that one first, just in case it’s you too. Like seriously, go chug a glass of water before you read any further.
Okay. NOW just a reminder that these 3 things will immediately make you feel better about your house…
- 10 minutes on dishes
- 5 minutes to start a load of laundry
- 15 minutes of clutter pick-up
That’s it.
No deep cleaning. No full-day reset. Just thirty tiny, doable minutes — that WILL make you feel instantly better about your home and about yourself. Promise.
When I finally realized this was enough, everything changed. I stopped waiting for a “free day” to clean my whole house top to bottom. I stopped getting stuck in that all-or-nothing mindset that always led straight to burnout.
Now, I just do this little trio — dishes, laundry, clutter — and suddenly everything feels lighter. And my brain finally stops shouting at me about everything I haven’t done.
And for my ADHD brain? This has been a total game-changer.
🧠 Why It Works (Even If You Have ADHD or Feel Overwhelmed)
Here’s the truth: our brains love structure, but they hate overwhelm. Those three little chunks of time do a few really powerful things:
- They build momentum. Once you’ve done ten minutes of dishes, you’ll probably keep going a little longer — but even if you don’t, you’ve still made visible progress.
- They reduce decision fatigue. No more standing in the middle of the kitchen wondering where to start. You already know.
- They give your brain closure. You finish something — even something small — and get that sweet little hit of accomplishment.
According to research from Psychology Today, breaking housework into small, specific tasks can actually retrain your brain to associate cleaning with reward instead of dread. That’s exactly what this routine does. It feels doable, and it works every single time.
The Real Secret: Press Play and Let Me Guide You
Now here’s where it gets really fun.
I’ve taken that same simple idea of a 30-minute cleaning routine — and turned it into something you can literally listen to.
Yep. I combined my love for nostalgic 1950s radio (think Dragnet and Father Knows Best) with modern guided cleaning routines.
You just press play on one of my Morning Cleaning Routine podcast episodes, and I walk you through it. Step by step.
- I tell you what to start with.
- I cue you when it’s time to switch.
- I even remind you what laundry setting to use.
No timers. No to-do lists. No getting distracted halfway through.
You just follow along — and by the end, your home feels fresh, your brain feels calm, and you’ve spent only thirty minutes doing it.
It’s like having a vintage housewife in your ear, cheering you on! Click here to try some free episodes, or HERE to join my cleaning routine membership and get new episodes 6 days a week.
How I Finally Beat My ADHD Cleaning Struggles
For the longest time, I thought something was wrong with me — like everyone else could keep up with their homes except me. But once I stopped expecting myself to clean like someone else, and started building systems that worked for my brain, everything changed.
Now, my home stays tidy with zero overwhelm. I just hit play, move my hands, and let the audio guide do the rest.
And that’s the best part — it’s not about perfection. It’s about building gentle structure that makes life feel easier.
☕ Try It With Me
So here’s your to-do list today, darling:
- Drink that water.
- Give yourself 30 minutes: dishes, laundry, clutter.
- When you’re ready, press play on my Morning Cleaning Routine and let me guide you the rest of the way.
You don’t need motivation — just a little structure and a friendly voice reminding you that you’ve got this.
👇 Here’s a video version so you can try it yourself!