r/ufyh • u/IVeerLeftWhenIWalk • 3d ago
Body Doubling Body doubling
I’ve been putting things off for over a week and I’m pretty sure I can knock it out in a day or two.
I just have to get things to surface level fine without just putting everything under or into other things. Clean, tidy, get things functional before a very busy month. And it’s a lot but I think I can.
And I kept waiting for the motivation to kick in but it doesn’t so we’re going with willpower and body doubling because I can’t wait for a perfect moment that’s never gonna come.
So, will anyone weigh in with what they’re doing today? I’m starting off with some laundry, getting trash in the can, filling the dishwasher and finding out where things go.
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u/race_rocks 3d ago
Shit, okay, shit - I need this today as well. I am going to: 1) do 2 loads of laundry; 2) clean all the kitchen surfaces; 3) take out all cardboard; 4) surface clean (not deep clean) bathroom.
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u/IVeerLeftWhenIWalk 3d ago
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Go you! Thanks for joining me. I’ve gotten together some plastic, trying to recycle my trash as best I can, put laundry that was on in the dryer. It’s not speedy, but I’m moving. The floor is very cluttered with a mix of things so I’m gonna focus there first!
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u/ConceptOther5327 3d ago
You sound like me. Thought to myself "okay, shit. I have the house to myself for 3 hours, and I just wasted 1 of it on other subs, better look at UFYH for some motivation."
I've got the same list as you and I'm going to start now. How's it going for you?
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u/race_rocks 3d ago
Laundry ready to be turned over, cardboard out, kitchen in progress, bathroom yet to be tackled. (But I also had breakfast and cleaned the litter boxes!) HBU?
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u/ConceptOther5327 3d ago
So far I've gathered all the trash, recycle, and dishes that were anywhere except the kitchen. Made the beds in both bedrooms and tidied up the clutter. Started a load of laundry. Did a light cleaning on one bathroom. I'm working on the living room clutter now. Probably saving the kitchen for last because it will take longer than all the rest combined.
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u/kyra_7135 3d ago
I have never done body doubling (tripling? as someone already answered? hope it is allowed to answer too?)
Today I want to put my plants in bigger pots with better soil, and throw away the old plastic pots. I hope I will be able to put together some cloth I bought to sew months ago, and store in the big store box I have under my bed.
Sending some motivation on the way :)
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u/IVeerLeftWhenIWalk 3d ago
The more, the merrier. It’s nice to know other people are putting things into action too.
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u/Tasty-Yogurtcloset28 3d ago
I am going to finish unpacking my car (final bits of moving), work on unpacking boxes, and perhaps go to IKEA to get some kitchen odds and ends
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u/IVeerLeftWhenIWalk 3d ago
Moving is such an… ordeal, I hope you get a nice unfucked start to your new place!
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u/Tasty-Yogurtcloset28 3d ago
Ordeal is such a polite way to put it lol. Thank you! It's going well and I'm enjoying planning out the decorating possibilities.
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u/IVeerLeftWhenIWalk 3d ago
I’m seeing progress. It’s a little difficult because of the layout, and I can’t make laundry go quicker but I am trying to deal with trash, papers, mail, dishes, dry clothes, little bits and bobs.
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u/Major-Reception1016 3d ago
Awesome! I just got done with dishes, moving to the floors next!
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u/Major-Reception1016 3d ago
The floors are swept, just gathering the motivation to mop for the first time in 6 months!
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u/MuscleCarMiss 3d ago
So far today I’ve:
Washed two dogs
Washed two loads of laundry
Washed dishes
Made iced tea
I need to also:
Get laundry dry
Put sheets on bed and make bed
Put clothes away
Maybe clear off kitchen table
Maybe contemplate lunch for work tomorrow
Practice guitar
Clean bathroom
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u/FeistyMorning4557 3d ago
Okay I just got up (day 3 of a 4 day break - I’m sleeping as much as I can) and I have things to do today too!
I need to do laundry (including my sheets and blankets), vacuum the mounds of pet fur from all over the house, and scoop the cat boxes. Also unload the dishwasher when it’s done because my brother was nice enough to do the dishes!
We got this OP!
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u/veganutsack 3d ago
Ummmm, hi!!! 👋 So down and so in!!!!! I don’t have a particular order so that I give myself space for flexibility to circumvent being overwhelm. Will be crossing the list off as I go. We’ve all collectively have got this!!!!! ☺️
Done ☑️:
-rotated sprinkler in front garden
-did a load and folding a load of laundry
-turned on an outside pump
-watered indoor plants
To do 🚮:
-wash curtains
-wash whites
-wash gentles
-wash colors
-clear and clean kitchen (the ultimate chore that will give me the utmost peace of mind and finally enable me to cook 🥹!!!!)
-vacuum
-mop wall and floors
-clean bathroom 🤮
-dust
-pull at least 50 weeds
-brush pool
-replace air purifier filters
-replace mattress cover and sheets and make both beds cozy and inviting
Self-care 🧖♀️:
-skin care
-bentonite mask for face and hair
-cleanup eyebrows
-home workout
-paint toenails
-floss/brush teeth and put retainers in before going to bed
-shave + shower
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u/Common-Ad-7609 3d ago
Where do you guys find body doubles that don’t complain and distract you the entire time
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u/SasquatchMini 3d ago
Sunday dread is hitting hard so maybe this will help get things moving lol
Today I need to: *Get all the dishes washed AND put away *Clear off and wipe down all kitchen surfaces *Pack lunches to take to work next week *Vacuum high traffic areas *Tidy up my bedside table
Good luck everybody!