How do you stay motivated everyday ?

Question

I have three boys ages 6 and under and every day it looks like a tornado came through the house.
I get tired of picking up the same stuff all day long for what seems like no reason, 
I go in the restroom to clean it and come back out to the living room looking worse then it did when I started to clean the bathroom.
Idk what to prioritize because the whole house is a mess and they also all take turns demanding attention from me, including my husband. 
It feels like I am either cleaning or doing something for someone all day and have no time to do anything for myself and it creates frustration towards everything and everyone.
SO and I are both stay home parents because he has mental health issues and is unable to work but he's a veteran so he's the one that provides financially.
He can't help out much at home because of his depression and anxiety. 
Any advice please?

Answer

I have my three year old help me empty the dishwasher(she’s in charge of all spatulas and big spoons lol) and she helps clean up her toys. I try to make a game out of it before bed and we do it as fast as we can! It also helps that I cycle toys, so not everything is in the playroom at once. My one year old has started to help throw things away, pick up food off the floor around his chair, and has also started to close the dishwasher for me. It’s a start🤣 point is, have your kids help you in the ways that they can. It helps build their confidence while helping you! A chart with stickers and a special prize every month might be helpful as well🤷🏻‍♀️ good luck mama!

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Do your children have chores that they can help with? My son is two and he is tasked with picking up his own toys after playing with them and he even helps me when I do laundry. Try not to take all of the burden of upkeep of the house.  And honestly after having my first we hire a maid once a month to deep clean. It's not as expensive as most think

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Is your husband on anything to help with his issues? My husband is also a veteran so I understand what you mean. That’s too much pressure for you on a daily basis. Something’s gotta give.

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Hello!  I have a 11 yrs old daughter 5  yr old son and 2.5 yr old son. The older 2 are in school, but even my toddler can make the house look like a tornado went through it. Tbh, my solution as far as the boys room goes is get rid of all the toys but maybe a few to 5. Problem solved in there. Next, have them help you clean and pick up. My youngest loves to help me clean ! After picking things up more than once in a day, I stopped and wait until my husband is home and we pick it up together before the kids bed time.  Every household is different  ,but try to get the kids to help you with what is age appropriate.  Takes some stress of you!! Also, don't forget to step outside for fresh air to clear your mind for that maybe 1 minute of silence lol.

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My husband is the stay at home parent, I do long shifts but I get a few days off, so on my days off I tend to take charge. I was a stay at home parent with my first two children, I completely understand what it's like. My husband is like you, he'll run around like crazy trying to tidy up after our 4 children. I do things differently, I spend all day with them playing/outings, the only other thing I do is make meals, bath and bed. They then go to bed at 7pm, and this is when I clean the house, do dishes, laundry etc. It takes me around an hour and a half to two hours. I'm usually done by 9pm, it just works for me. My children get all of my attention and my house gets cleaned. It's all about finding a system that works for you.

How do you stay motivated everyday ?

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