I finally got my kitchen cleaned last night(ok not completely but it doesn't look like we will probably get sick from the disgusting state it was in anymore). I barely slept though so it was quite a few hours to get anything done.

Anyways I was using quite a few of these tips and working to avoid the distorted thinking that drags me down too.

I listened to music while working and gave myself permission to dance to a song each time I washed a couple of dishes. I also spent time messaging people so this all stretched the job out a lot but at least I was getting some work done. I dropped the perfectionism and tried my absolute best not to do the all or nothing thing(I did take two things out of my cupboards to get rid of even though that wasnt necessary when I was cleaning the counters and dishes but I didnt completely empty all the cupboards(which is something I often do then get overwhelmed and quit))

I was also thinking about it and I prefer a little chaos but there have been times where I am able to use my routine to keep up to the chores. I like having a routine(do certain chores on certain days so I dont ignore everything but one room) but usually it only lasts a few days or if I'm really lucky a few weeks. I wonder if thats when I am at my "normal" level? I remember being better at it for longer periods of time when I was younger.