r/ICleanedMyRoom • u/Single-Childhood8745 • Mar 23 '23
Been struggling with a lot of mental issues and haven’t been really taking care of myself. I recently started cleaning my room to feel better… could I get some affirmation please? (Please don’t mind the cringy flags. I put them up a couple years ago and haven’t took them down yet)
Closet corner
Bed / floor
Middle
Doorway
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u/soapresidue Mar 23 '23
Keep the demon slayer and call of duty ones up if you’d like, and you’ve got yourself a pretty clean room if I say so myself
It’s totally fine if it takes a while or a short amount of time
Your room is a reflection of yourself, the more you work on yourself, the more your room will be the way you want it to be (clean, im assuming, but also literally whatever you want)
Good luck, and good job 💖
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u/Bl00dorange3000 Mar 23 '23
Tackle little things. Frame it as “doing future you a favour”. Take the dishes back to the kitchen, take down one “cringy” flag, do little things that tomorrow you can look at and be proud of.
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u/AwkwardAquarian Mar 23 '23
You are doing so well! Maybe toss your bedding in the washer while you are working, because freshly washed bedding is an amazing mood booster! Keep going!
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u/Llamatook Mar 23 '23
Lots of mixed messaging on these walls. Make your room YOUR space. Once fully clean. Rid yourself of what no longer resonates with you as a person. And clean your sheets:) fresh linens is just to good.
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u/colormegold Mar 25 '23
Hello! To motivate you on what could be I did a mock-up of your room check your DM
1.) Set a timer grab a trash bag and go as fast as possible to get rid of all trash
2.) Second sweep organize one area at a time
3.) Purge old clothes and things you don’t need
Decorating tips: - not sure how old you are but get rid of all the flags and posters it makes the room look more messy
-Look at how you ended up tossing things about that’s a big clue that you need more storage! The storage you have now is too short and you have run out of space. I’d like to see tall storage
-Room is too dark you should look into a second light source like a lamp
-invest in a trash can (I’d get two one by desk one by door)
-get a tall laundry basket with lid that you can’t see thru
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u/Sunbunnycheese Mar 23 '23
I made myself tackle the basement a few days ago and I found what really helped me was one small box at a time. Even just one small area to focus on at once. When i started to get overwhelmed i took a lot of breaks and went back at it.
It sucks and it's a struggle rn. I could be in a better place too but I just want you to know you aren't alone :)
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u/M4nnyfresh14 Mar 24 '23
Sick tele, I want one so bad
also the demon slayer flag is tight, that can stay. keep it up!
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u/No_Construction_4293 Mar 24 '23
I have horrible anxiety and have always just turned a blind eye to things that needed to be cleaned/picked up but lately I’ve embraced it to work to clean things gradually and it is one of the most rewarding feelings I’ve ever had. Good for you!!
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u/RainbowSparkles17 Mar 24 '23
You’re doing amazing. Well done for pulling yourself out.
Something I find helps is storage, eg shoe holder on door and a basket for wires. Putting things away instantly where they belong makes life so much easier.
Good luck! Looking forward to future updates ❤️
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u/xcarex Mar 25 '23
Visible floor space is half the battle! You’ve made a great start, for sure!
I think getting a bit of storage, like a tall shelving unit, will give you a lot to work with. A few of those cube baskets and a shoe organizer and you’ll be off to the races.
And refreshing your walls with only the stuff you really like and reflect who you are now will make you happy. I love covering my walls in art, but it’s important to update it as you grow and your interests change! I’d personally take down the flags and get some cheap frames for the posters.
I’m curious about the curtain tacked to the wall by the desk. Is there another window under there, but you just don’t have a curtain rod? I understand the need for blackout curtains when you’re sleeping, watching something or gaming but I think you might like a bit of sunlight when not doing those things. Your room is quite dark so any opportunity for natural light is a good thing!
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u/Single-Childhood8745 Mar 26 '23
So the tacked curtain is because is because the rod holder broke. I still have the rod but need to replace the holder, basically. I usually keep that certain shut because the window is at ground level and I prefer creeps not to peak into my window. In the other pictures I have a second window that I often open during the day. I work in my schools metal shop often and I’m actually working on making an actual bedside table. It’s a process, to say the least.
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u/xcarex Mar 26 '23
If you want to avoid creepers but still want light from that window, you can get some really awesome privacy window cling stuff on Amazon. I used it on my bathroom window because it faces our neighbours house. It’s just static cling and water, no glue so renter friendly and it has been up for a year and a half without issues.
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u/fakegodman Mar 26 '23
WAKE UP EARLY. For that to happen, sleep early. As early as it's humanly possible. Your life depends on it. Next, after waking up, go out in the sun and bask yourself in the glorious morning of the new life. Every day, every morning, you will find a new you. If possible, after a brief walk or stretching, take a cold shower. You will not believe what a miracle this little effort, without making too much of investment, would give you back. Do it. Thank me later.
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u/Single-Childhood8745 Mar 26 '23
I’ve been talking to a friend about waking up early and he basically said the same thing. It’s rough for me waking up early just because I really like the night
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u/fakegodman Apr 03 '23
Try being friends with pre-dawn sun and you will lose frienship with night. Try to make a small change.
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u/SyntheticChimera Mar 25 '23
Great steps taken already. Having a box to put stuff "I don't need anymore" so you can gather all the excess can be helpful, and doesn't have to leave the room until you want it to.
Can confirm that a room with only stuff I want/like in there is great for the brain space
(Jealous of your desk setup man!)
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u/Single-Childhood8745 Mar 26 '23
Haha thank you. I’m using a game onn monitor and a TLC Roku tv for my second monitor
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u/Chocolatesinparis Mar 26 '23
I’m so happy for you I know it can be a lot to handle Little by Little A Little Becomes a Lot ~ Doing Your Best Is Always Enough ~ Your Room Looks Cool ~ Thanks for Inspiring Me ~ There is More I have to do yet I’ve done a lot and I know we will do more ✨
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u/Single-Childhood8745 Mar 26 '23
I’m glad I was able to inspire you. If you need anything, please let me know.
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u/sadgirl8t8 Apr 14 '23
You can see your bedroom floor! So you're definitely going in the right direction 😁 It's so hard when your head is in a bad place, and then it becomes a vicious cycle: your mind suffers so your body suffers, and your body suffers so your mind does. The fact that you're even making an attempt is admirable.
Some unsolicited tips?
Try putting stuff in relevant piles. Like clothes, shoes, entertainment, wires! It gives the illusion of it being a bit tidier and then you can tackle one pile at a time.
Make your bed every time you get up. I'm not talking a whole linen change, just put your pillows in the right place, neaten out your bottom sheet and tuck your duvet in.
And, for the love of all things holy, take those flags down. Go and do it. Right now. If you're not into them anymore, then they're holding you back mentally.
Sending good vibes ❤️
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u/WishboneAltar Mar 23 '23
Since you asked for affirmation and NOT advice — great job!! A job begun is half done :) you got this!!
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u/cantaloupedr Mar 23 '23
Bed and floor are almost clear! Looks like you’re off to a great start. Personally I love when people hang their guitars on the wall, cute and out of the way storage!
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u/ocdsmalltown12 Oct 13 '24
You did the hardest part -- getting started. You're off to a great start. The only thing that works for me is setting a timer (makes the tidying like a challenge), and good music.
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u/The-Master_Of-Bation Mar 23 '23
You’re doing great. You should strip the walls of everything, even the stuff you like and put it aside. I Recommend getting a cardboard box, putting all the “junk” (anything not tied down) in the box and taking shit out one by one and deciding where it belongs. Works every time.
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u/Swaffy Mar 26 '23
You’ve inspired me to spend some time working on my own depression nest, so thank you for that. Getting started is the hardest part!
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u/Cafein8edNecromancer Apr 17 '23
You got this, mate! The hardest part is getting started. Make a list of the tasks involved and just start with the easiest, like gathering any trash in a large garage bag. No sorting, no rearranging; just pick up the trash. One that's done, mark out of the list and do another, same thing. If you have 2 coordinating tasks which need to be done in a specific order, put them in the same task as part A and part b (example: putting clean sheets on the bed has to start with taking the dirty ones off, so step A is step the bed; easy task, ✅, step B is either getting out the clean sheets of you have more than one set, or washing the linens to put back on the bed. Do that next, ✅; etc) - a single large task broken down into smaller parts can make getting things where your want them to be easier and more studying because instead of getting like you only tackled ONE task today, you have proof that you accomplished a LOT of tasks, and can make you feel more productive!
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u/beauxartes Mar 23 '23
If you no longer agree with those flags, then taking them down will make it easier to clean the room. Reminders of parts of yours history you don't like will make it harder to like yourself and keep your space clean.
cleaning out that sort of thing makes it much easier to take care of yourself