Because a calm home isn’t built in a day—it’s built in tiny, doable wins.

If life feels loud and your house echoes it, try my 10-Minute Reset Method. It’s ADHD-friendly, kid-proof, renter-safe, and designed for days when energy is low and decision fatigue is high. No marathon clean-ups. No perfection. Just one focused 10-minute burst that resets the room and your nervous system.

Why this works

• Micro-wins = momentum. Small, visible progress triggers dopamine and keeps you coming back.
• Same steps, every time. Your brain loves a repeatable script.
• Reset > “deep clean.” We aim for functional tidy—good enough to cook, relax, or host without stress.

The 10-Minute Reset Script

Set a timer for 10. Play one song on repeat. Ready?

1. Trash + Dishes First (2 min)
   Grab a small trash bag. Do a quick loop: obvious trash in, dishes to sink.
2. Return the Strays (3 min)
   Carry a Reset Bin (basket/tote). Sweep up anything that belongs elsewhere.
3. Surface Sweep (3 min)
   Clear and wipe the largest flat surface in the room (counter, coffee table, desk). Visual wins matter most.
4. Quick Contain (1 min)
   Corral what stays into one tray/bin per zone. Visual boundaries = instant order.
5. Mood Flip (1 min)
   Lights on, blinds open, diffuser or candle, and one tidy throw blanket. Signal “this space is ready.”

Done is better than perfect. Repeat tomorrow.

Your Room-by-Room Quick Prompts

• Kitchen: “Clear sink, reset stovetop, wipe island.”
• Living Room: “Fold blanket, stack remotes/books, clear coffee table.”
• Bathroom: “Towels up, clear vanity, replace soap/TP.”
• Bedroom: “Smooth duvet, clear nightstands, reset a single drawer.”
• Entry/Mudroom: “Shoes lined, one hook per person, mail into one tray.”

Build a Reset Bin (one per busy room)

• Small basket/tote
• Microfiber cloth + all-purpose spray
• Trash bag roll
• “Elsewhere” pouch for strays
• Timer (phone works!)

Label each bin: Trash • Dishes • Elsewhere • Wipe • Contain • Mood

Weekly 60-Minute Power Hour (Optional)

Stack six resets back-to-back on Saturday morning: Kitchen → Living → Bathroom → Bedroom → Entry → Wild Card. Reward: your favorite drink and 15 minutes of feet-up time.

Mindset Notes if You’re Neuro-Spicy (hi, friend 👋)

• Start with the biggest surface you see—your eyes calm first.
• Use the same playlist every time (habit cue).
• If you stall, say out loud: “What’s the next 60-second win?” and do just that.

Grab the Free 10-Minute Reset Checklist + Room Cards

I made printable Reset Cards for each room (kid-friendly + renter-friendly). Post them on the fridge, inside a cabinet door, or in each Reset Bin.
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