Cleaning with High Functioning Depression

Cleaning with High Functioning Depression

Author: Angela Brown June 7, 2022 Duration: 14:18
Are you cleaning with high functioning depression? Are you following routines? Are you on track for a while and then suddenly slide off the rails? Do you have low energy and fatigue even though you are slugging through every day? You're not alone.

Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsor is #SavvyCleaner training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your host today is #angelabrown 

The New Tape - https://youtu.be/n13ZBvaCMjw (Listen while you sleep)

*** CLEANING WITH HIGH FUNCTIONING DEPRESSION CHAPTERS ***
0:00 - How do you clean with high-functioning depression?
0:36 - How do you keep from going off the rails at any point?
1:36 - Traumatic events can trigger depression
2:10 - What resources are available to you for getting help?
2:25 - What will the outcome be if you drift aimlessly through depression?
2:58 - what physical fitness activities can you incorporate into your day?
3:18 - What responsibilities do you have and how can you still do those?
3:38 - What routines can you do on autopilot every day?
3:58 - What will you find if you look at the root of the problem instead of mute it?
4:22 - What are the warning signs telling you?
5:54 - What in your life is trigging the warning signs?
6:25 - What do your beliefs say about the situation you are in?
6:46 - Are you your own worst critic or your own best friend?
7:31 - What are you capable of doing today? Give yourself grace.
7:58 - Are there other factors in your life triggering depression?
8:18 - Can you create systems that turn into routines you do on autopilot?
9:42 - The compound effect is the sum of the things you do each day.
10:15 - Have you been to see a doctor? 
10:54 - Is your diet contributing to how you feel?
11:33 - What is the price you pay for ignoring your feelings?
13:01 - Have you heard The New Tape? Links are in the show notes

*** PROMISED LINKS AND GOOD KARMA RESOURCES ***
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*** VIDEO CREDITS ***
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HOST: Angela Brown  https://savvycleaner.com/reviews/angela-brown 
PRODUCER: Savvy Cleaner https://savvycleaner.com


Angela Brown, known to many as the House Cleaning Guru, hosts Ask a House Cleaner, a daily resource that feels more like a conversation with a deeply knowledgeable friend than a formal lesson. This podcast lives in the practical, sometimes messy, world of maintaining a home or running a cleaning service. Each episode is built directly from listener questions, which means the topics are always relevant and grounded in real challenges. You’ll hear specific strategies for tackling stubborn stains on various surfaces, the nuances of different cleaning techniques, and advice on selecting the right tools for the job. Beyond the physical work, Angela delves into the less-discussed aspects of the craft, such as managing client relationships and effective ways to market a cleaning business for those who do this professionally. The guidance is consistently actionable, designed to be applied immediately whether you’re caring for your own garden, organizing a leisure space, or building a career. The tone is straightforward and encouraging, demystifying tasks that can often feel overwhelming. By focusing on daily, digestible insights, this podcast builds a comprehensive education in home care and business acumen over time. It’s a reliable source for anyone who wants their environment to be cleaner and their process to be smarter, meeting you exactly where you are in your journey.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 1000

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