Overwhelmed at Home? This Simple Routine Will Help
Ever feel like your house is falling apart and you’re too tired to care, let alone clean? You’re not lazy—you’re exhausted, and this simple weekly rhythm might be just what you need.
There’s nothing quite like waking up and already feeling behind.
Maybe the dishes didn’t get done last night. Maybe there’s a strange smell coming from the fridge, and you’re not entirely sure if it’s the forgotten leftovers or something else. The pile of clean but unfolded laundry is silently judging you from across the room, and someone’s already asking what’s for dinner before you’ve had your first cup of coffee.
If you’ve ever looked around and thought, “I don’t even know where to start,” you’re not alone.
I’ve been there more times than I can count raising my large family. And here’s what I’ve learned: it’s not that we’re lazy. Most of the time, we’re just tired. The mental load is heavy—and no one else can see it. The good news is it’s normal and it won’t last forever.
The Real Problem? Decision Fatigue
Decision fatigue happens when you’ve made so many little decisions that your brain just taps out. What to cook. When to fold the laundry. Whether to respond gently or snap when your child asks the same question for the fifth time.
You’re not failing—you’re just maxed out.
I’ve had days where I stood in the kitchen, completely frozen, because I didn’t know what to do next. The dishwasher needed unloading, the floor needed sweeping, and I couldn’t even pick one. So I walked out of the room. Not because I didn’t care, but because I had no mental energy left to figure it out.
But the truth is, the hardest part of any routine is just starting. I’ve noticed something huge: when I can do one small thing—make the bed, clear the counter—it’s like a switch flips. My brain starts cooperating again. I move from stuck in overwhelm mode to actually doing something.
You don’t need a complicated system or a color-coded spreadsheet. You just need a place to start. Something small, doable, and easy to use.
How the Purpose 31 Weekly Checklist Helps with Decision Fatigue
That’s exactly why I created the Purpose 31 Weekly Checklist. I needed a simple tool that would help me start—not feel behind before I even opened the planner.
This checklist gives you one simple plan each week, with small daily rhythms and a few rotating tasks that match the season. It’s not overwhelming. It’s not rigid. It’s just consistent. And believe me when I say consistency is your best friend.
Here’s how it helps:
- Tells you what to do today
Monday? You’ll see: make beds, wipe bathrooms, vacuum. Simple tasks. No second-guessing. - You don’t have to think – the thinking has already been done
Get rid of some of your decision fatigue with weekly checklists already done for you - No need to reinvent the wheel
The rhythm repeats enough to become a habit, but with just enough variety to keep things fresh. - Includes seasonal deep cleaning and prep
In spring, you’ll see “clean windows.” In summer, “declutter the porch.” In fall, “prep for back-to-school.” It’s already thought out for you. You no longer have to make every single decision. - Starts each week with Scripture
Because when your heart is calm, everything else flows a little easier. - Weekly format and UNDATED
Week #1 begins in January and Week #52 ends in December. Print the planner today and start with the current week!
Ready to Stop Guessing What Needs to Be Done Each Week?
The Purpose 31 Weekly Checklist is a simple, Scripture-centered guide that gives you peace of mind and a plan you can actually stick to.
✅ 52 undated weekly checklists
✅ Daily homemaking rhythms that build momentum
✅ Seasonal tasks already planned out for you
✅ No perfection required—just progress
A peek inside a few of the pages in the Purpose 31 Weekly Checklist: A calm, steady rhythm for your home—no pressure, just a plan.
Grab your copy now and take the guesswork out of homemaking.
You Don’t Have to Do It All. You Just Have to Begin.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, don’t worry about catching up. Don’t worry about doing everything perfectly. Just pick one thing. Make your bed. Load the dishwasher. Wipe the bathroom mirror. That one small step is all it takes to break the mental spiral and move forward.
The Purpose 31 Weekly Checklist was created for weeks (or years, haha) just like this—for the days when your brain is tired and you need someone to tell you what to do next. For the homemaker who wants peace but isn’t sure how to find it in the mess.
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Susan – 02/06/2021
If you love checklists, you will love this planner! It’s quick and easy to use and it has all things you really need to get done in a week to have a clean and organized home. I also love that each week has a new Bible verse to remind me why I’m filling out the checklist in the first place.
Get your copy of the Purpose 31 Weekly Checklist today and start with the week we’re currently in whenever you’re ready—no pressure, just a plan. You can double check the current week here.
Click here to buy the Purpose 31 Weekly Checklist now.
P.S. You’re not behind. You’re just overwhelmed—and that’s okay. Start small. Start today. The checklist is ready when you are.
