Don’t make the bed

No, this is not an invitation to become Mr.& Ms. Sloppy. While I’m a 100% advocate on how a cluttered environment affects a cluttered mind, all I’m really suggesting here is to dump the “good girl/good guy” routine for a while.

And don’t use the excuse, “That’s just the way I am.” Try retraining yourself to be a little looser. Does it really matter if you leave dishes in the sink? Or does it really matter that you spend the extra 5 minutes listening to your child’s story?

Realize that you are still just as loveable even if you aren’t perfect.