How to Keep House While Drowning: A gentle approach to cleaning and organising

KC Davis

Apr 2022 · Penguin · Narrated by KC Davis and Dr. Raquel Martin

4.8

14 reviews

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3 hr 2 min

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This is a book for anyone who feels overwhelmed by life and is looking for an accessible and gentle way to care for their home - and themselves.

Have you ever looked at a pile of dishes in the sink and wanted to crawl back into bed? Or found yourself staring at the overflowing recycling bin thinking, Why is my life such a mess?

But what if we stopped seeing a clean house as a reflection of our worth and instead as a kindness to our future self?

How to Keep House While Drowning will introduce you to six life-changing principles to revolutionise the way you approach domestic work, all without a single to-do list. Most importantly, it will help you get free of shame and guide you in coping with stress... and that ever-mounting laundry pile.

This book will help you:
· Find ways to make your home serve you
· Break down domestic work into manageable tasks
· Stop negative self-talk around housework
· Give yourself permission to rest, even when things aren't finished

What readers are saying:
'Absolutely loved this book ... It felt like [KC] had seen into my soul and written it directly for me'
'Profound and life-changing'
'It has had the biggest impact on me out of every book I've ever read'
'So simple it's brilliant'
'This book is a revelation'
'I highly recommend this book to anyone'

© KC Davis 2022 (P) Penguin Audio 2022

Ratings and reviews

4.8

14 reviews

Céline Meye

May 4, 2023

Authentic, kind, actionable and freeing. I didn't learn much in terms of skills or strategies as I either already reached the same conclusions as the author (closing duties, no fold, baskets and crates to name a few) or they didn't apply to my life or somehow didn't feel right to me. What I did learn was half a dozen of efficiently coined catchphrases to absolutely include to my inner dialog, those alone would make listening to the book worth it! But what really made the book for me was the feeling of listening to a genuine vulnerable human being talking without BS about their experience of life, an experience I could often relate to (which made me feel understood) and when I couldn't, shared in a way that only triggered compassion, gratitude, and hope if it were to happen. All in all, a feel good and preventive listen if you are not drowning at the moment, and a must if you are. I certainly wish it had already been written last time I was indeed drowning.

Kathy Weaver

July 23, 2023

Very kind and gentle. A breath of fresh air. I would recommend reading even if you don't struggle with keeping house, as it will open your eyes to the struggles of others and encourage you to be more compassionate to people who do find things difficult.

Janne T. Årstad Williams

October 28, 2022

I love it. It helps you reframe what to prioritise and tools to help you on your way to stop negative self-talk regarding things that "should" have been done.

About the author

KC Davis is a licensed professional therapist, author, and speaker. She is the creator of the mental health platform Struggle Care, where she shares a revolutionary approach to self and home care for those dealing with mental health, physical illness, and hard seasons of life. KC's own home descended into chaos when she began suffering from anxiety and postnatal depression. She also received a late diagnosis of adult ADHD that shed additional light on why everyday care tasks were so difficult for her. Now she is a speaker and advocate for mental health and recovery. Professionally, KC has worked most of her career in the field of addiction in roles such a therapist, consultant, and executive director. She lives in Houston with her husband and two daughters.

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