Give yourself a pat on the back, you've been getting yourself to a chronically clean for 10 days already, that's no small feat.
Today, we're going to check in on one of the most important aspects of a chronic clean, our chosen space puzzle.
Remember, we chose a space to empower us to live a full life in the narrow space that is caused by chronic conditions. We honored ourselves by selecting the most important space to focus our limited efforts and energy.
So the first step in evaluating our space puzzle is to first, evaluate our chosen space. 10 days in, how are you feeling about the space you've chosen? Did you choose correctly? Is keeping this space tidy helping you feel more dignified? If so, well done! Let's keep with it! If not, re-evaluate. Here are a few questions that may help.
Where do I spend the most time when I am feeling my worst?
What space would empower me to feel more comfortable with my condition?
Is there a space I can keep tidy that will make me feel more confidant around others or when asking for help?
Your individual condition and limitations are your own, so you may need a more narrow or wide space than I do. That's the reality of the life we live. Honor yourself and your limitations and abilities by choosing a space that works for you!
Next, let's look at our actual puzzle. Here's mine again for reference:
How is your space puzzle working for you? Did you forget an important item? Are you struggling to complete most of your list over a 2-3 day period? If so, you may have overextended yourself a bit. Is each item manageable (less than 5 or 10 minutes)? Break down tasks that need additional break down in order to keep things simple and achievable on bad days.
At this point, if things seem to be working well, you may consider making note of which tasks to start with. This is a very personal decision and can be based on many different factors. For example, you may select the hardest task to do first or the easiest. I recommend considering doing the task with the most impact for you personally first (I'm a sucker for a cleared living room floor, it makes it so I can navigate my walker around easily). Ordering your tasks to get you the most benefit out of what you are able to do in a given way is just another way we are empowering and honoring ourselves and our condition.
Once you've evaluated your space puzzle, check to see how you are feeling. I sometimes get a burst of excitement after such an improvement and may want to start right away on my new space puzzle. If this evaluation has left you sleepy, exhausted, or in pain though, feel free to take a break, a nap, or whatever else you need to take care of your unique body's needs. We'll hit it again tomorrow!
See 31 days to a Chronic Clean.
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