Before bed, on most nights (because let’s be honest… not every night) there are a few things I try to do that I know will make tomorrow feel just a little easier.
For me, it all starts with the kitchen island.
If I wake up and it’s covered in yesterday’s mail, water bottles, random toys or my children’s lovely art work, I already feel behind before I’ve even had my coffee.
So before bed, I spend a few minutes clearing it off. It doesn’t have to be spotless, but making it look a little calmer makes a huge difference in how I start my morning.
I also try to wash the dishes. Do they usually get dried and put away? Nope. But an empty sink still feels like a fresh start.
Then I’ll fold the blankets on the couch, straighten up the living room, and call it a night.
Some nights it takes ten minutes.
Some nights it doesn’t happen at all.
And that’s okay.
I’m not trying to create a perfectly spotless house each night. I’m just trying to make tomorrow a little easier… to enjoy my morning coffee.
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