I am a perfectionist- I can't help it.
I get stressed if the house isn't clean and tidy, clothes aren't ironed, inside of fridge isn't full. I don't know why....but anyway I really need to unclench.
Does anyone have any tips.
I am going back to work full time in September and these are the ideas I have so far:
- give up wearing makeup. My skin is pretty good and if I apply tan moisturizer every other day I should be able to get away with it. I haven't worn mascara since March and its fine! I will also have more time in morning.
- book in a deep clean of the house in December ready for Christmas. I'm only a higher wage until march but not sure I want to spend the money on a weekly cleaner tbh.
- buy a Christmas organiser. Write it down so I don't think about it too much. Last year I didn't start until 1 December and it was fine. Constant battle in my head against people who kept telling me they'd finished by 1 November!
- no more ironing. Gave it up in lockdown became no one saw us. Used to it now, but will do school polo shirts maybe.
- only wash school uniforms on a Friday. Meaning I might have to send kids into school with the odd mark on clothes (this one makes me twitch!).
What do you do to unclench other A-types? Thanks.