My roommates and I never clean the apartment because we always say we'll do a deep clean when we have a whole weekend free, but we're all busy and that weekend never comes so we live in low-level mess that stresses everyone out. We've had the same conversation about 'really organizing everything properly' at least six times this year and nothing has changed except we all feel worse about the situation.
More people experience this than they realize.
Shared standards for comprehensive solutions are preventing basic maintenance and creating ongoing tension in the living space.
“Where Are You with Perfectionism and time?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.