Pretend You Live Alone

So often I hear family members complain about how others make a mess and are not willing to help with the cleanup. They want things done a certain way at a certain time and feel upset, blaming everyone else who lives in the house for this mood. When they come to me as clients, they believe that I have magic powers that will instantly change everyone but don't expect what I have to say about their dilemma. I frequently see looks of surprise when I tell them that I live alone and therefore don't have anyone to blame when the place is messy. I also don't have anyone to pick up or organize everything. When you live alone, you don't waste a lot of time feeling resentment of others who might not have done things when or how you would have done them. However, here are some hints to help deal with the domestic tasks: Meet with everyone living in the household and set out a list of items that need to be done as well as the timeframe to complete them. Let each ...