I've lost my cleaning mojo

I never had one to start with.

I suggest you make sure that you are fully recovered before forcing yourself to do households tasks energetically, just one small job at a time.

I'm not sure that I've ever had the cleaning mojo in the first place so no-one would notice if I'd lost it!

One sister described that state exactly. I didn’t know what to suggest, but having just met up after she’s had a few days away this half term, she said she feels like a new person. She reckoned being unable to touch any housework made all the difference.

Spring is on its way. It is a time, in between, when many of us feel flat and feel we've lost our mo jo- don't let it get to you. Go out and enjoy every bit of sunshine and fresh air, and all those little signs of Spring, flowers coming up, birds singing- and breathe. Give time ... time. x

I don't have time for much cleaning, with DH to care for, but it is surprising how much you can do in ten minute bursts.

I try not to think of it in terms of big jobs like a whole room. Just a small section or aspect. Then rest for twenty minutes to recover.
Or vice versa- rest for 20 minutes to gain the energy to tackle ten minutes' worth.

Thank you

Just had a bit of a cry

I've fought for my mental health quite a few times in life but struggling with it due to an illness that mucked up my hormones was a completely different ballgame I didn't know how to manage.

Then someone else close to me struggled with mental health battles which impacted me very badly.

I think I've lost a lot of security in life and I think cleaning was genuinely something I could always do to let out stress or worry or frustrations and the tidier my home was the tidier my mind felt.

Now I it is not that I don't want to, I just can't, my body just says no.

Yet I'm happy at work, happy with my children and happy with my friends

I can't work it out

Don't try- give it time, give yourself time. And try and enjoy all the little bits Spring throws your way. Housework can truly wait.

I am the same. I wouldn't say my house was ever spotless or immaculate but it was always a lot tidier than it is now.

I also feel overwhelmed and end up procrastinating and doing nothing.

For example, I have cupboards that really need sorting out in the kitchen and stuff in them throwing away. In have serving dishes and similar on the worktop that can go in the cupboard when I tidy it out. The worktops aren't overflowing but I wouldn't have left this (small) job for so long a few years ago.

Under the stairs and the loft need tidying and stuff getting rid of.

I think it just gets overwhelming when I think of everything that needs doing. I have read loads of stuff on decluttering so I know all the theory! I just need to put it into practice!

I have told myself that I will do some of these jobs at the weekend - I work full time - but I never do them.

I doesn't help that my DH has has become more and more untidy as the years have gone by. I feel like it is an uphill battle just moving his stuff. I know he should do it himself but it ends up being a battle of wills until I give in and tidy the stuff up off the dining table, bedroom chair etc.

As others have said, maybe we will feel more in the mood for spring cleaning when the nights get lighter. I hope so.

I lost my cleaning mojo after cancer treatment and have never got it fully back. I decided I was more important than the house and look after myself more now.
Do what your body tells you and you will feel better sooner.

Sounds like you need more time to recover. Have you thought of getting a one off clean? There are companies that do that and once done you might feel better about life altogether. There is no shame in admitting defeat once in awhile!

Don't worry you'll get around to doing it sometime. maybe you are not fully recovered. Get a one-off clean as midgey suggests.
I should have been baking for guests this afternoon but instead was encouraged to go for a walk in the sunshine instead of redoing a cake, I miss read the instructions and used desert spn. instead of teaspoons of baking powder.

I ve never had one 😂 do what’s necessary nothing more

BlueBelle

I ve never had one 😂 do what’s necessary nothing more

Well yes, me neither. When I was working, I always had cleaning help, and ironing. And the last few years, during and after me knee replacements, I had help again. None for the last couple of months, and I do the essential, and 1 hour here and there of a specific area. Much rather be out in garden!

Susie42

I never had one to start with.

Nor me!

I used to take great pleasure in keeping my home nice, despite working long hours. Then depression hit and the pleasure went - housework was simply something that had to be done, no pleasure at all, just a necessary evil if we weren’t to live in a tip. And I’m lucky that my husband takes on certain tasks; I know many don’t. Although I now loathe housework, I loathe an untidy and unclean home even more, so I set myself small, manageable tasks each day. It works, and gives a sense of achievement. As they say, cut the elephant into small pieces.

Susie42

I never had one to start with.

Me neither!

Could you set yourself small amounts of time each day like 15 mins and in that time listen to a Radio programme of your choice or something from You Tube? Just do the job slowly in a zen like way and tick it off your list. I have suffered with terrible depression and I must confess it did make me feel better. I could not have done more though .

I agree with those who suggest a little at a time. More importantly, however - treat yourself a little at a time. Reward your self for 20 minutes tidying with coffee and cake: buy a bunch of spring flowers and put them where you can see them: give the bathroom a mopping, then have a bath with bubbles . I think you can see where I am going with this. Be kind to yourself and then to your house, not the other way round !

maybe you have become less bothered about cleaning because you are feeling better>?

I think you should have a holiday on your holiday from work so that means not spending all the holiday catching up with housework. However it might be wise to keep up with the essentials so things don't get too out of hand and overwhelming, so wipe down kitchen and bathroom surfaces and keep up to date with the washing up and a small amount of essential laundry. Spend the rest of your time doing something nice just for you and look after yourself and get plenty of rest too. Hopefully your usual mojo mght then come back. This type of slow down for a while has worked for me in the past. Sometimes we just need a rest. Good luck.

I don`t think I have ever had a cleaning mojo, it just gets done when I notice that it needs doing. I do leave the kitchen as tidy as possible every night, including a shiny sink area.

I bought a new vac cleaner with a uv light, so I actually get to see invisible dirt on my floors. It is actually fun to use, not a chore

I try and keep on top of things generally but if working on eg sewing, then all around gets messy, while I concentrate on the project. Then I do a major clean around afterwards

Housework is a necessary evil, I have better things I would rather do with my time but I do have enough pride to keep a clean home, even if it is not alway tidy. It is nothing to do with my mojo

As long as my house is fairly dust free and the kitchen and bathroom are clean then I am content. I never was one for doing a lot of housework. My late mother in law despaired!

Good advice, lots to think about

Janejudge maybe

I think I feel frightened to get too happy or comfortable now, I feel it will be taken away

If your cleaning mojo has disappeared find something else to do that does have get your mojo going! Whatever it is, walking, gardening, reading. A little cleaning fitted in every now and then, but use the majority of your time for nicer "tasks".