Simplified Organization: Learn to Love What Must Be Done

Yes, you can love keepingeven cleaningyour home. Lets be real. Homemaking is harder than we thought itd be. Others make it look easy, but we end the day exhausted with so much left to do. We feel unprepared. This book will shift your perspective on homemaking and guide you through six steps to competently and cheerfully manage your home. Our homes matter because people matter, and homes are where people are built. Being overwhelmed and paralyzed by perfectionism is optional. We can do better. If you are a Christian woman who wants to honor God in the way you keep house, this book is for you, no matter how much clutter or chaos currently surrounds you. Table of Contents Introduction Part 1: Understanding Our Situation Why Am I Overwhelmed? What Is Perfectionism? What Is Homemaking? What Is Organization? What Is Simplicity? What Is Productivity? Part 2: Six Steps Toward Skillful Homemaking Step 1: Tell True Stories Step 2: Tame Your Inner Toddler Step 3: Take Baby Steps Step 4: Invest Your Time Step 5: Establish Small Routines Step 6: Pursue Hospitality Part 3: Loving a Homemakers Life Organization Is Like Laundry Home Is Where the Happiness Is Balance Is an Illusion Gratitude Is the Best Motivation Smile and Start