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Tidy time

The mental load of mess

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Tamara Hinckley
Apr 15, 2025
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Is a tidy home worth it if you're too tired to enjoy it?

I grew up in a home where everything was always spotless.

Every night after dinner, my mom wiped the counters until they gleamed. The floors were mopped on schedule, the dishes were always put away, and even our cat's toys were returned neatly to their basket.

Looking back, I have so much respect for…

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