Melissa,

You have some great ideas. You can even break tasks down into smaller pieces or write yourself a list for each item. For example, it sounds as if housework is really getting to you. Let's take the kitchen as an example and write yourself a list of what you want to accomplish to have a clean kitchen. If I were write a list for cleaning up after dinner it would look something like this:

Empty dishwasher

Put dirty dishes in dishwasher

Wash pots and pans

Put away food

Clean stove

Clean counters

You can then tape your list inside a cabinet and when you go to clean the kitchen you have step by step directions. It might be easier to not get sidetracked this way and to keep yourself motivated. You can goal yourself to finish the first step on the list, just to feel the satisfaction of moving to the second item. I use lists like this for many things and have used them to break down what I mean when I ask my kids to "clean their room"

If you have a list such as this in each room, you will have a "guide" to help you reach your goals. Then you can set a goal of cleaning one room without worrying about the other rooms. Once you complete the one room, give yourself a treat (could be anything from a dish of ice cream to a walk outside to time playing with your kids) before you move on to the next goal (or room).

I hope this helps and that today was even better for you than yesterday.

Enjoy your special weekend with your husband!

Eileen