My house is a tip...where to start??

[FatPatsCat]

I have been going through the most difficult time of my life and I've let my house get into a complete state Can anybody help me to motivate myself? Where do I start??
There is too much stuff, there are kids, there's the dog... every time I start a task there's a distraction!

First thing I would do is book a tip slot if you have to currently with your local council, then you have a date to work to motivate you, look at size of your car boot, as you might need two slots booked, then pick a room, get a roll of thick black sacks, your hoover with all the attachments, lots of cloths and a spray bottle of something nice smelling (I like method rhubarb) then pick where you start and go round any cupboards floor drawers under stuff on top of stuff until you’ve done the whole room, even if it takes a week or more, and lots of rewarding coffee/teas to rehydrate and the odd biscuit 🍪 to keep sugar levels up. Don’t think if the whole house needing doing it will overwhelm you, one thing one room at a time. Good luck