Ive found a nice blog at makepeacewithhousework which has some lovely thoughts and tips on staying on top of things even if you loathe domestic chores (like the writer herself). The piece of writing below, taken from one of the blogs linked, looks at two issues I recognise in myself and a lot of our customers - 1, Im a modern woman, I work too, why should I be in charge of (lumbered with) the domestic chores? And 2, a clutter-free, tidy and clean-ish home has a positive ripple effect across all areas of life - but I still loathe to tidy and clean whenever I have a spare minute! The writer of the blog, Danielle Raine, has some very good tips for motivating yourself to do just enough to enjoy your home and be at peace with your family. Hope everyone has a great weekend 😊 By Danielle Raine- Far from being the bare minimum for survival, the nurturing of our homes and families seems to have slipped down the to-do list. But why has taking care of our ‘lair’ lost its sparkle? Well, for modern women, there’s the feminist thing. Feminism achieved much for womankind but a less happy side-effect was our confused role in the home. Can you believe in equality and still mop the floor? Is housework politically correct? Of course, women have so much more to offer than being the family maid/servant. But the opposite extreme, ie total neglect of home and family, is not ideal either. Regardless of political issues, our home is our base. It has a special and powerful role in our lives. It protects us from the outside world, keeps us safe and warm. It has the potential to support us and nourish the essence of our souls. It is our place in the world. We spend such a large proportion of our lives in that one space that it effects us deeply – not only whilst we’re there, but also in our life beyond its walls. makepeacewithhousework/blog/housework-but-im-a-feminist/?wprptest2=0 makepeacewithhousework/blog/how-sweet-is-your-home/?wprptest2=0
Posted on: Sat, 24 Jan 2015 10:43:28 +0000