I Feel Guilty Relaxing ( I Can't Do It All Anymore)

[@mysteryreader1]

At the end of your life all that will matter is how well you loved and how kind you were to others. No one thinks about cleaning on their death bed.

[@jaga6011]

Well said!

[@louisianarainwater]

💚💚💚

[@traceyelliott2902]

There is a reason I stopped watching videos that made me feel"less than" and started watching ladies/couples like you that actually helped me!

[@mimisabundantlife]

Amen

[@SmilingBeaver-ou7nc]

I feel the same way. The younger girls I watched are very busy, and that's great. However I'm not a kid anymore, so I clean certain rooms a little bit when I feel up to it, not all at once. Take Care and Have A Bless Day ❤✌️

[@3TXSisters]

So true!

[@erikaletty]

Same here this channel is very relatable for me ❤

[@chrismeister884]

Dawn you have to stop comparing yourself to influencers! You see only what they want you to see. You are a good woman. On your death bed you not wish you had cleaned better. Make memories with your family while you can. Game night is a great start for that!

[@cynthiablodgett1882]

I've been doing house and home since I was 12 years old. I'm 66 now, and I'm tired of it. As long as it's clean enough to be healthy and good enough to be happy. Good enough is good enough. You're too hard on yourself. I've learned you can dust today and tomorrow you can write your name in it again. It's never ending. Life's too short. I love to scrapbook but find I can't if my house is dirty. UGH!!! I'm still a work in progress. Love you and your channel. 😘

[@3TXSisters]

I'm with you! Our 50th wedding anniversary is coming up, and I'm tired of cooking and cleaning, lol. Not much I can do as I've already lowered my standards! Good enough IS good enough!

[@ceciliaperales8466]

@@3TXSisters too funny. I hope you celebrate your 50th. Happy Anniversary !

[@3TXSisters]

@ceciliaperales8466 We are bringing my 92-year-old sister-in-law to live with us. We're in Memphis now clearing out her house, getting it ready to sell. She comes home from rehab today and will start physical therapy. Hopefully, she'll make enough progress that we can be at our home for our 50th. ❤️

[@debbiechaney6607]

May God Bless all these comments. We all love Dawn she is the very bestest! Love 💕 Debbie and Dexter-Dog 🙋🧑‍🦽🐕🐾🌴

[@carmelaburrone5029]

Some words of "wisdom" from a disabled "older woman" (63yrs old)..Life is SHORT..Take time to do the things you ENJOY while you still have your health. The "TO DO LIST" is NEVER ENDING...and will be there long after youre gone. ❤

[@Sheryl777]

@carmelaburrone5029 👍

[@debbiechaney6607]

Amen!❤

[@louisianarainwater]

💚💚💚

[@reginalee5778]

Yes I think we all can identify with you. I remember long ago Joan Rivers saying You have to dust, mop the floors, make the beds, wash the dishes, and 6 months later you have to do it all over again. Lol. Housework is never ending!!

[@kasandrabrown8611]

Yes, I sometimes feel this way. However, this morning , I escaped from my house, drove 3 blocks, and spent time by the Ohio River watching what seems like hundreds of swallows zooming in and out. What a joy to see such a free bird.

[@activistgranny2.066]

It's called bliss.

[@3TXSisters]

Good for you!

[@manjaplenter1909]

comparing yourselves to others is the thief of joy... I love your video's. Don't worry, be happy!

[@3TXSisters]

Absolutely!

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

Well said!

[@oldegoatee8450]

The disadvantage of living in a "sterilized" home is that you don't get to build up as many immunities. There are videos on YT showing how people live in other countries - very healthy people despite our Western ideas on cleanliness. "Good Enough" as someone mentioned, IS good enough! 😍

[@debbiechaney6607]

Amen to that! Thank you. From Debbie and Dexter-Dog 🙋🧑‍🦽🐕🐾🏠🌴❤

[@bethbeckermeyer1732]

Dawn, enjoy life, take time to smell the roses!

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

I needed this

[@debbiechaney6607]

Oh Dawn, You have such a sweet cozy comfortable and lovely home. You work so hard. Try to give yourself some grace and rest when you feel overwhelmed. Maybe your husband can jump in and help a bit with his part of the household duties which we know never end. Take care of Dawn, we 💕love you so much sweet lady. Sincerely, From Grandma Debbie 🙋🧑‍🦽 and Dexter-Dog 🐕🐾 my sweet tiny rescued Chihuahua companion 🐕🐾 🏠🌵 a quiet crafty life 🏠🌵🏖️🌴 in Southern California.

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

Thank you so much!

[@ColleenReid-h8m]

i decided a few months ago to take two coffee breaks and an hr. lunch break. I am retired but decided I needed this as if I had a full time job. I cook three meals per day from scratch almost everyday. Some days like today, just got back from doing some groceries, tired me out. So I will take all breaks at the same time and watch a movie. I might even nap a bit. I will be refreshed and have more energy to keep on going. and I only work until after dinner and my day is done. The evenings are mine and mine alone. no one would ever disturb my me time.. After dinner mom is off duty. Everyone can email me things they need for the next day. I might not read them until tomorrow. unless it is an emergency everything can be done later or tomorrow.

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

I love this comment

[@bonnieschlink6840]

Not at all! At age 67 my energy depletes quickly now. I do what I can and when i get tired, im tired. I quit and relax for the rest of the day no matter what time it is. Ive learned to adapt "there is always tomorrow--to be continued"

[@charmed2u2]

I feel the same way. I am 61. I don't have the energy to do what I use to do in my thirties. I dread thinking about vacuuming our stairs. I am always afraid I am going to fall backwards and get hurt. Housework is very hard work.

[@starlingmorris648]

I feel the same way. I am slowly teaching myself that it’s ok, and necessary, to relax and do nothing at times.

[@sahdogwrangler5594]

I can't do nearly as much as I used to, not just because of aging but also because of health issues. Most days, I'm lucky if i get the bare minimum done inside. Over the 34 years I've lived in my home, expanding the gardens constantly, I never once considered that someday, I would not be able to upkeep all of it. Between the house, the yard & the dogs, it's a juggling act with my limited energy & mobility. I need to prioritize like a diet or budget & use my little resources wisely. Obviously, moving is not an option right now. I also have a LOT of decluttering to do. It's depressing some days. I do feel bad when I need to rest & don't feel like I've even scratched the surface of what needs to be done.

[@countryfrau8328]

Omgosh! My husband and I just talked about this. My husband and I are hard workers. We are retired now and I like it a lot when my husband is gone because then I don't feel "observed.". And I still work all the time but I don't feel judgment. My husband said he often feels guilty when he kicks back because I'm still working. This is all self-inflicted.

[@fedgirl7318]

It’s not good to compare yourself to other people in general. There will always be someone with more money, more beauty, thinner, a nicer car, a nicer house, a bigger house, nicer things, a cleaner house. But when we look at what we do have, we need to realize that there is someone out there wishing they had what we have. There are enough things in this world that can make us feel lesser than. And with the way things can be manipulated on social media, we should understand that not everything or everyone we see on social media is exactly the way it is. A lot of it is fake. So take what we think, or what we see, or what we view, and realize how easily we can all be influenced by others. This is where critical thinking comes into play. Be happy to be living, for having a roof over our heads, for food on the table. To be able to pay our bills, and perhaps save some money. And stop comparing ourselves to others that seem to be more or have more than we do. Because it may not be real, it may not be true.

[@3TXSisters]

True!

[@debbiechaney6607]

Beautiful comment THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH. Sincerely, Debbie and Dexter-Dog.🙋🧑‍🦽🐕🐾🏠

[@fedgirl7318]

@@debbiechaney6607 Thank you for your kind words!❤️❤️❤️

[@janfromnycsavesmoney8723]

You are an amazing hard working ( as well as smart working woman) Don't feel badly when its time to relax. We cannot be effective in other areas without some down time. Best bet is not to compare others situations. ❤

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

Thank you

[@3TXSisters]

Grace! The word I'm using for myself and others. I can't do it all, and some of the things I do will be just good enough. I think we steal joy when we're too critical of ourselves. I try to be proud of the accomplishment, even if it could be better. I remember being praised for a job and then reminded of what would make it better. It ruined the moment. Allow the effort to be enough sometimes. Rest is important. I'm glad you're allowing yourself grace. Love to all, Linda 💕

[@sjbutler2330]

Dawn who is giving out the top prizes to be perfect at Anything or everything? Don't be hard on yourself! Make yourself happy by doing what YOU want to do! Love ya, Sandy💙

[@maryprincipe8200]

I savor / relish my 'relax / do nothing' time. It makes me feel wealthy!

[@HaveWhatBringsMeJoy]

Yes, I need more RR&R. I feel the most part of my life was all work & no play. Thanks for the reminder that we are not robots, and we need to give ourselves some grace. Starting today, I am inspired to give myself grace not expect impossibilities out of myself.

[@Sarah-uv6wb]

This is sooo relatable. I love your channel because you're a normal person. You aren't perfect. You don't lecture or judge others. Thank you for sharing your struggles and encouragement. I hope you realize how much respect many of us have for you.

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

Thank you so much!!

[@louisianarainwater]

💚💚💚

[@grannyprepper1181]

Dawn you beat yourself up. We need down time. No I don’t get it all done and that’s ok. I’m one person and I do my best. Give yourself some grace!

[@cjhoward409]

I don’t work outside the home anymore due to injuries but when I worked 50-60 hours a week and had 3 boys and a husband … my secret to being successful at work AND at home was one word … DELEGATE. 😊 We can’t do it all. Kids at home should be learning how to cook and clean, and how to budget. As a kid, I was in charge of dusting and folding clothes and took turns with my brother doing the dishes. I helped my mom in the summer with gardening and my brother mowed the lawn. We didn’t have a lot of down time. I feel like people are taking too much down time now. Rest a little in the evening before bed. Enjoy a day on the weekend. We live among a big Amish community. You don’t seem them laying around. But they’re not running around either. Everyone in the family has a chore/jobs to do for the betterment of the family. We should be no different. I’m folding clothes while watching this video. 😊

[@christines2787]

I had a similar problem. It's really hard to let go of perfection. You mentioned a to do list in a different video and how you try to keep it small. You might want to double it. Got 3 maintenance tasks on it? Add 3 things that are for you. Schedule the time to learn a language or whatever interests you. These things are just as important to your well being as a freshly scrubbed stove. Utilize audio books and podcasts. There are free and low cost ones. They set your mind free while you do less satisfying tasks. When I die, I want my family to remember the things that were truly important about me, like my skills in the kitchen (one of my hobbies) and the fun board game nights not the state of the floorboards. I shoot for a clean house. Deffinitly not immaculate, we have 5 dogs, but clean enough to not feel embarrassment if someone dropped in unexpectedly. My husband calls it a jackass test. If someone notices the tufts of dog hair under the sofa they came to judge not to visit.

[@barbchumbley9142]

No one is perfect, so stop comparing yourself to ithers. You don't know where their shortcomings are and we all have them. After dinner is downtime. Enjoy your shows, movies, reading taking a walk. Whatever brings you joy. Life is too short, live it!! "The dishes will wait on the rainbow, but the rainbow won't wait on the dishes." We are more than only work then die. You have my permission to "punch out" after dinner. ❤

[@catherineh2630]

100% agree money mom!

[@jayalexander3356]

I've felt like I can't keep up my entire life. I don't do well with a packed schedule and I'm easily overwhelmed. I need much more down time than others. I'm just not a "fast pace" kind of person. Its taken me 44 years to stop feeling inferior to other people and accept that its just the way I'm wired.

[@lamlam1969]

Yes, I feel bad when I’m relaxing, too. I need to find a balance between to-do lists and relaxing.

[@ButterflyBuddies33]

My mom worked full time and would clean on the weekend the best she could. When she was done, she would say, "I gave it a lick and a promise." She knew it wasn't perfect, but it was good enough for a mom who worked full time. I still clean this way, and I'm thankful and satisfied when it's done. Sometimes, we let ambition be our god. It's good to rest and be thankful that we can.

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

Love the lick and a promise

[@DeborahABeliever..WOODINVILLE]

I'm a very clean person and I've been watching some of those cleaning shows and the weird thing is they clean places that don't even need it and probably some never had kids and they forget to wipe down the handles 😮 So I watch hoarders When I need motivation 😮😬😅

[@kathleendonnelly6077]

You are so special. Enjoy times of rest. We will watch you no matter what.

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

You are so sweet

[@donnarakitzis2719]

I used to feel that way and then I started living a slow life. In order to do that you have to keep everything simple and as uncomplicated as possible for example, I became minimalish, I keep cooking simple, cleaning simple. I keep things frugal. KZbin has many videos on slow living.

[@luisakartanowicz6987]

the pressure that is put on women to do it all, work, maintain a house, budget, cook, shop, clean, YOU NEED TO BE SUPERWOMAN, we have to allow ourselves to BE HUMAN, we're not machines. Learning to enjoy some "me" time or down time is so important to our well being. Our moms didn't have many distractions, pulling at them in all directions. Dawn allow yourself to unwind, not to feel regret or guilt for reading a book, enjoying a chat with friends, youtube etc., you go non stop 24/7,

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

So true!

[@susanmclachlan7639]

A teacher I had years ago said that women are stuffers. We tend to think that we can stuff that little activity in while we are on our way to the door to do something else, put the laundry away, wipe the counter, thaw the supper ingredients, check the mail. She's right. People in general have the idea that being productive is the be all and end all. Even God rested on the seventh day. The Bible doesn't tell us what He did on that day. Doesn't say that he picked up the week's accumulation of stuff to be put away, or planned the next week's activity schedule, or .................... Take a page out of His book and learn to give ourselves the much needed time to regroup and recuperate. Will likely be one of the most difficult tasks we ever take on. :)

[@whoeverwhoever9220]

You do so much to help others, like on KZbin, and working. You deserve to rest. I t isn't good to compare yourself with others. Please, let me know as soon as you can that you and your family are alright and have your power back on. Praying for you and your family. 🙏

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

You are so kind

[@MsArtistwannabe]

I realized that at age sixty six I am never going to be done with my to do list. It never ends. I have to remember the words from my doctor. He tells me I’m doing too much in one day and need to spread things out because I’m retired I can do it later.

[@edwardpresutti2941]

"Relax...take your shoes off...set a spell..."

[@marthaC495]

Yes! My older relatives used to say that a lot! I loved sitting in a rocking chair on the front porch!

[@rosannasauereisen2827]

I live on a little acreage (we call it our little farm) and this time of year, the work really is never done. I tell myself often (and remind my husband) that we do what we can and we do our best because it doesn't matter how much we push ourselves, there will always be more work outside. We just take the breaks as we can. I'm in my early 40's now but I decided years ago (probably in my late 20's) that I didn't want to spend all my entire life only working. Don't get me wrong, I work hard. But I also take time to be with my family, visit with friends, and do some of the hobbies I enjoy.

[@annbeth6730]

I watch you because you’re genuine . I enjoy watching UTube influencers, but a lot of it is fake. You are one of my favourites .

[@marylynch2510]

Mine too❤

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

I appreciate you

[@ihavenewsockson8744]

GOD BLESS YOU!

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

Thank you

[@gayleheuer2938]

As we age we realize that "good" is good enough! You are right, our mother's focus was solely on the home and children. Unless we are living in a real pig sty, good enough cleaning is just fine. No one should be coming over running their white gloves over the tops of your doorways. I remember hearing that saying as a child. Everything had to be perfect. And, for whom? As long as your have a comfortable, cozy home, your family will be happy. Let that be your goal.

[@patriciaholstein878]

Self compassion is hard to accept in ourselves. But we are supportive of others to take care of themselves.

[@sharonevans1257]

Enjoy your life. Don't set your expectations so high!

[@ColleenReid-h8m]

you need to take care of you so you have the energy to do everything that needs to be done. You are already a wonder woman,. I take a walk in my woods and when I come back I feel refreshed. spoil yourself read a book it is a form of learning and just escape into another reality. Just enjoy life that God gave you. Colleen in Canada just watching and learning form you. I could not keep up with you Super mom needs to slow down

[@3TXSisters]

Agree!

[@thisisme3238]

Hi Dawn! If a woman works outside the house (a job), she CAN NOT DO IT ALL. A person who never works or is retired has nothing left to do but clean things .... Life has to be a balance between work and rest, to stay healthy.

[@evelynpelkey1393]

After seeing all the news reports about the weather where you live, I hope you are all safe and your home is not damaged. 🙏

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

Thank you

[@tinalewis6782]

The old saying is still true: A man works from sun to sun but a woman's work is never done." Totally true for me in my 60s, too.

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

oh yeah

[@theripleyeffect5203]

I suggest being dogminded about napping. If your body is telling you a nap is needed, just curl up and snooze!

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

I agree

[@charmed2u2]

I have been in my house for about 30 yrs. Yrs ago when we first bought the house I kept it so clean and nice. Now I don't seem to care. I don't like doing housework. I am 61. I don't know how I did it back in the day. I feel guilty when I watch youtubers who have clean sparkling homes. I wish I had it in me. I really do.

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

I so relate

[@cathyG4803]

I've learnt to relax more and take some time for myself. Although, have to admit, when I watch some of those cleaning/organizing videos I have to get up and do something. Now, I've lots of flower beds to deal with and I'm feeling overwelmed again.

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

I hear you

[@dianerocha7303]

I am totally like that. I feel guilty when I rest. I am always going and going. I multitask constantly. I am watching this and folding laundry.

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

I totally understand

[@linnettfurze9099]

Relax you are you. everybody's different, i am disabled but dont have alot of energy my house is basic and now easy to take care of I have learned alot from your channel as well. you are uplifting and a pleasure to watch someone who is so honest. Take care be safe look forward to the next video.

[@linnettfurze9099]

Thankyou for your reply lyn from UK.

[@kims1941]

Dawn, you have the cleanest refrigerator I've ever seen!

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

come over and eat

[@erikaletty]

Yes I struggle with this a lot Im glad I’m not the only one that feels this way

[@lauriemagee8776]

My motto is dishes, laundry, housework will always be there but the time you spend making a memory with yourself or others won't. You can't bring back yesterday

[@marthaC495]

You are fine just the way you are!!! Don't try to keep up with anyone else. I used to have a schedule for cleaning jobs around the house, grocery shopping & cooking. Now, I'm old enough to say I'll do what I can when I get the energy! But if it all doesn't get done so what? Calm your mind. You're already pushing yourself enough.

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

I adore you

[@marthaC495]

@@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom You're funny. Have a happy day!

[@madelineeverritt8874]

With my family, i was the youngest of 4 kids. And the only girl. I definitely was not spoiled. My oldest brother was 12 years old when i was born. And 6 years between me and the youngest boy. Ny mom sheltered me badly. She gad to pick cotton, haul water. Many other things. She was afraid of me using a stinking butter knife. She was always afraid that I would get hurt. I wanted to do things, you inow? She wouldn't let me go to my friends house or anything. They have all passed away. Im the only one left. It really feels weird. 😢 My marriage is so so. Since I'm disabled, things have gotten even more difficult. My house is full of clutter. My mind is full of clutter. Ive recently lost 60 pounds. Im trying to help wherever I can. I do surveys to make a little extra money. You dont get rich from those. But it adds up. Of course i make the yarn puppies. Lol Wish i could afford to hire someone to come and get this overwhelming stuff out

[@debbiechaney6607]

@madelineeverritt 8874...Great comment on Dawn's channel...may I sincerely ask? What are yarn puppies?Love crafts. Sincerely, Debbie and Dexter-Dog ❤❤ 🙋🧑‍🦽🐕🐾🏠

[@joycejackson9315]

I feel the same way.

[@bookmagicroe9553]

I can relate to everything you described.

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

Thank you

[@terriensberg5487]

Your standards are crazy-high! I couldn’t do half of what you do! I believe the saying, “the perfect is the enemy of the good”. You’re more important than your chores.

[@debbiechaney6607]

Yes Yes Yes ❤❤❤

[@sabrinab9991]

IMO I would call it “comparison mentality”. I think it’s the reason so many women have given themselves anxiety because they think they have to do it all and the fact is WE CANT. I have fallen prey to this a little. I can’t keep my house as clean as I want it since unfortunately I have to go to a J-O-B on top of life chores on my days off. Being a housewife would have been fulfilling to me.

[@MoneyMindsetCoach3]

I get inspired by midwest magic cleaning, i see their videos on Saturday and it gets me up off the couch and busy cleaning my kitchen. I really like cleaning and organizing 😊

[@3TXSisters]

I'll send you my address, lol!

[@Sheryl777]

@@3TXSisters 👍

[@Smooshes786]

I will be specific- the dust will be removed by someone it bothers. Life has taught me, harshly, recently, you MUST add recreation and relaxation to each day or your body will tell you. Then you are forced to recover by doing the things you wouldn’t allow yourself right now. Rest, relax and repair. It’s not easy at this end of it.

[@amydecker6207]

I'm 49, and I just plain don't WANT to do it all anymore.

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

Amen

[@mimisabundantlife]

Oh boy dawn. I'm the same way and I'm wearing myself out. It's not healthy, it's not worth it.

[@marywright3870]

Same here! I keep a running "to do list" on my phone but am continually adding to it so the work is never done!

[@patriciabritton5917]

As I am listening to you right now I can say that I am a stay home wife . So I do not work outside the home so the home , paying bills , laundry , taking care of animals etc is my job. So that is why I honestly do not want to work outside the home unless it is volunteering. If I worked outside the house I know I would get annoyed that I can not keep the house as I want. So it is good to hear you say you are realizing you can not do it all. You can't. I understand feeling like your half doing everything but do not be so hard on yourself. I mean you have a choice. If you can stay home and want to then do that but if you need to work to bring in part of the income do not be so hard on yourself about not getting it all done. If you and your family can work a system at helping each other and certain things each of you does then it can help you not feel so guilty . I like to take care of our home and clean it and do laundry etc. Some woman do not want to be stay home wives. They would rather work outside the home. So then they get annoyed when things are not getting done. Just realize that if you prefer to work outside the home you can only do so much between that and your house. So do not be so hard on yourself.

[@pajamamama5965]

I think you're amazing! I can't imagine juggling so many different jobs and responsibilities. ❤

[@3TXSisters]

Me, too!

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

Thank you

[@lanakeeton8102]

I know a slightly above low middle income middle-aged couple (no children) who spoke to a church financial advisor for better investing. After much good advice, he ask what is your biggest issues/complaints as a couple? They both said house chores!!!! He said "Hire a housecleaner for a deep cleaning then once a week for a few hours!" He showed them in the budget where to find the money, and they said it's best money they'd ever spent.

[@KerryJames-l6z]

Just be the best version of you

[@vikker8274]

So this! I miss having evening down time

[@MJYouAreNotAlone1]

All that matters in the end is that we have Jesus as our savior and how much we loved❤️🙏

[@juliajohnson6022]

I always make a list and if I don’t do it all that day, I just go back to it the next day. My list for today is: Clean out my car, clean out the litter box and clean out my tub. Have done 2 of the 3. Going to tackle the car, next.😫. As for cleaning the house, I do the bare basics, and have a girl come in once a month to deep clean.

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

Great idea!!

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

BTW, you do a lot of good tasks. I like how you remember the car

[@suecook8087]

You need to pick your top priorities and let the rest go. Your number one priority should be making memories with your family and friends. I don't remember most of the gifts but I remember the times at the park. I remember sitting with my mom watching clouds when she had dementia, walking the dogs at the park with my dad and husband, now ex. :)

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

true

[@RhodaStone]

They enjoy cleaning😆

[@LindaHenk]

Number 1 thing is STOP comparing yourself to your mother or anyone else!! STOP IT STOP IT !!

[@pinkroses135]

That evening wind down is something that's commonly lacking nowadays. This has been a struggle for me as well but anxiety kinda forced me to make some changes for my own good. You have got to prioritize the bare bones stuff and be thankful if you accomplish that. The rest will still be there tomorrow and it may even be something you don't need to do or can simplify in some way.

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

You are so right

[@jaga6011]

Honestly housework never gets done. There is always something to do..always. I thought that as my children grew older my housework would be less...NoNo! I started focusing on decluttering, which has been a lot of work but highly satisfying. I always try to come back to my main focus and thats my health. Im 59 and i dont have any pre exsisting conditions...thank God but diabetes and high blood pressure run in my family...so its very important to keep my priorities in check. If im not well i wont be able to do housework among ither things that are important to me. Good day!

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

I totally understand

[@robinjones3180]

My mom was a stay at home mother with five children everyone he said you could eat up apples Well, I used to say you could eat off my floors, Cheerios tea pasta there, and thank God for my dog 😂

[@cinderellalady9447]

Dawn, you deserve to be coming home to a clean house and home cooked meal if there is someone at home who doesn’t have a job or is retired. Unless they are disabled to the point where they can’t even modify to help them cook and clean. Otherwise you will wear yourself out and become resentful .

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

Thank you

[@theseasonedteacher3574]

I've given up! No matter how much I do, there's always something that can be done. We recently moved into a new home. I still haven't put all the stuff away and our garage is all boxes because I'm sentimental. Hopefully this summer when I'm not working I can concentrate on that area. My husband will help but he just doesn't know what I want to get rid of. 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

You are doing great

[@Duke_of_Prunes]

One thing that I have learned is to quit before becoming exhausted. If I do too much hard work on a Monday, I will lose most of Tuesday to recuperate. The days of working long hours and going to parties afterwards are over for me.

[@joycook1191]

Im pretty hard on myself, at the end of the day, I feel I should have got more done. It is frustrating, have a hard time just relaxing doing nothing😢

[@marilynsue4273]

I live in a 608 square foot apartment, easy to clean. I love it.

[@rusticgardenretreat4892]

I have felt that way at the first of my marriage, then I got rid of the "Fascinating Womanhood" book. A Erma Bombeck approach to life will make you a better person. She is worth reading.

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

I love het

[@cwpip]

What I do is write out my work schedule then add tasks I need to fit into my day like laundry, bank deposit etc. Then I add one extra thing like call to make appointment, get car maintenance done, get a card to send etc. I clean up after myself. When my place needs a major cleaning I allot a weekend day for it. Works out pretty well. I tend to be very present minded so need this kind of system.

[@lisaclark8761]

Yes, I have a hard time relaxing! Sounds like you were describing me in this video! I'm glad to know I'm not alone, Dawn. 😂

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

Wonderful!

[@pamelalyon3264]

When i was working full-time, i would come home and clean house. Now i'm retired with no energy or inclination to do that.

[@fanirivers4505]

I relate, and qhen I have free time, I feel confused.

[@RhodaStone]

Full Time You Tube is not Easy❤

[@cablegirl90]

Oh man I'm right there with ya but lately I'm finding that I have zero energy after I get home after work but I am now taking an hour nap that helps tremendously. I get done what I get done when I get it done. Im taking a break from canning and gardening this year because I just can't. I've got neighbors that have well maintained yards because their retired and that's their " thing" but my yard is the sore thumb of the neighborhood lol and I'm ok with it cuz it will get done but on my schedule

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

I understand

[@p.sherman3158]

With all due respect the camera angle needs to be adjusted.

[@deborahlewis656]

Since my husband who's 8 yrs younger recovering from prostate cancer surgery; now my backyard starting to look like the Panama jungle( where i was born😂) so besides inside all chores, trying to do outside maintenance too is so tiring at 63😢❤

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

I can imagine

[@MelissaCoup]

I give my husband a to do list when I feel that way. It always helps. I didn't sleep well last night but I am not exercising either so that's the result My suggestion to you is to do less videos. I don't see any decline in viewers or money, there is so many of them. Just a thought. Good luck Money Mom, thanks for your videos!

[@MrJBest78]

Sometimes you just have to put YOURSELF NUMBER ONE! Some days you don’t have to be productive and that’s okay. If you’re not good to yourself then you will be NO GOOD to anyone else! And accept that you CANNOT BE EVERYTHING TO EVERYONE!

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

Thank you for your kindness

[@sezh4315]

I delegate stuff to my fit and able husband and son. (even though sometimes I sneak back and tweak what they have done!) Perhaps delegating certain cleaning tasks to your husband and daughter may help you? You make it sound like you have to do everything (I hope that is not the case)

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

That's a great idea!

[@rochellethundercloud346]

Ask yourself who said we have to do everything right this instant? How effective are we when we get overwhelmed and stressed out? How can anything be done if we bounce around from task to task, wasting so much effort and energy to get nothing done

[@AgingOnYourTerms]

Life is too short to chase perfection in everything. Pick your battles, and let some things slide. You deserve downtime.

[@pattycake8272]

To put it in it's short version...my mind is always going, on ideas for a room or what I want to do next because I'm board, I have older cook books I like to look through but there's a youtube video I have to watch and pintrest has captured my attention, my daughter sent me a video on face book now where has my hour gone. But it's if my house chores are done, so I don't feel bad. I just want all the ideas to come out and happen.

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

I totally understand

[@sunsetatshabooms4558]

Same