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You’re always really proud of yourself when you put a bowl or plate in the dishwasher immediately after you used it.

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This isn’t an excuse for my impulsive and disorganized behavior; it’s an explanation. I now know what I was dealing with and can focus on management rather than allowing the symptoms to render me useless.

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Here’s a tip. If the job “really isn’t that much,” then why don’t you just do it yourself?