Clean up part 2

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Absolutely! Here's a printable and mobile-friendly checklist version of your Gentle Cleaning Ritual. It’s designed to be soothing, simple, and emotionally supportive, whether viewed on your phone or printed and posted in your space.

🧘‍♀️ Gentle Cleaning Ritual Checklist
“Caring for My Space, Not Perfecting It”

🌼 BEFORE YOU CLEAN (Grounding – 1–2 minutes)
☐ Sit quietly for a moment
☐ Hand on heart or stomach
☐ Say/think:

“I’m safe. I choose to begin slowly.”
“Small steps are enough. I don’t need to finish.”

🧹 CLEANING SESSION (5–10 mins max)
☐ Choose one small zone only (e.g. shelf, chair, drawer)
☐ Set a timer (5 or 10 minutes)
☐ Begin gently — no rushing
☐ Stop when the timer rings, even if you feel like continuing

🧺 SAFE MESS ZONE
☐ Use a tray, box, or basket for:

Items you’re unsure about

Temporary “thinking” clutter

☐ Say to yourself:

“This is not a failure zone. It’s where I give myself space to decide later.”

🧠 AFTER CLEANING (Debrief – 2 mins or less)
☐ Sit and take 3 deep breaths
☐ Ask yourself:

How do I feel now?

What part of me resisted?

What helped me move through?

☐ Whisper or write:

“I showed up. That’s enough for today.”
“The mess does not define me.”

🗓️ OPTIONAL WEEKLY RHYTHM
Day Focus Check ✓
Monday Clean 1 small surface ☐
Wednesday Emotional grounding (no cleaning) ☐
Friday Sort 2–3 items in Safe Mess Zone ☐
Sunday Return 1 item to its place ☐
💬 Affirmation Space (write or say aloud)
“I am learning to care, not control.”
“Progress happens gently and in layers.”
“Even when I pause, I’m healing.”

✅ TIP: Print this and put it in:
Your journal

Your wall or fridge

Inside a drawer or closet door

Or screenshot it for your phone’s home screen

Would you like me to format this into a downloadable PDF file you can print or save?

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Clean up part 2

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