Then I learned to work with my brain instead of against it. I came up with rituals that outlined exactly what I was to do in a room and exactly in what order. My Five Things Tidying Method is one such ritual. Closing duties is another. This allows me to hyperfocus on whatever list item I’m on like I’m on SEAL Team 6 or a character in a video game. There are all sorts of silly games I play with myself. Sometimes I narrate in my head like I’m a world-renowned cleaning expert and everyone is watching me on television. This lets me block out everything else and gives me a way forward so my brain
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