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MOMENT | Daily Resets: The Small Habits That Stop Motherhood Feeling Overwhelming

Motherkind

Zoe Blaskey

Kids & Family, Parenting

4.8863 Ratings

🗓️ 16 February 2026

⏱️ 13 minutes

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Summary

What if staying on top of home life didn’t require doing more, but doing a few small things consistently? In this Motherkind Moment, Zoeis joined by Ingrid Jansen, co-founder of The Declutter Hub, to talk about daily resets and non-negotiables – a simple, realistic way to stop life at home from constantly tipping into overwhelm. Ingrid shares why having a handful of everyday tasks that always get done – like clearing the sink, loading the dishwasher, or running one load of laundry – can completely change how your home feels. Not because everything is perfect, but because you’re no longer starting each day already behind. They talk about how short, regular resets (just 10–15 minutes, once or twice a day) can support tired mums, especially in busy seasons where decision fatigue is high, and energy is low. This isn’t about rigid routines or unrealistic standards – it’s about doing small things that make life feel calmer for your future self. The conversation also explores toys, clutter, and the mental load of “stuff” – from organising play spaces in age-appropriate ways, to decluttering gently over time, to managing the constant influx of gifts. Ingrid shares why less really can be more for both children and parents, and how involving kids (and partners) builds shared responsibility rather than burnout. This is a compassionate, practical conversation for any mother who feels overwhelmed by the never-ending to-do list – and wants things to feel just a little lighter. In this Moment, they explore: Daily resets and non-negotiables that reduce overwhelm Why small, consistent habits help your future self Toys, clutter, and creating calmer spaces at home If you’ve ever thought, “I just want things to feel more manageable,” this Moment is for you. If you liked this moment, listen to the full episode: Toys Everywhere? They’re making you Stressed - Here’s How To Finally Tackle The Kid’s Clutter with Decluttering Expert Ingrid Jansen Remember to subscribe to Motherkind — it helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing. Feeling like you’re carrying it all? Download your FREE Mental Load Cheat Sheet and learn how to start feeling lighter, even if nothing in your life changes. Connect with Zoe: Follow Zoe on Instagram  Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ This Motherkind episode is sponsored by: Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0

Hi everyone, it's Zoe here. Welcome, welcome. It's Monday, which means it's Mother Kind Moment Day, your little shot of inspiration on Monday.

0:19.3

Today is with Ingrid Johnson, a professional organizer. And in this

0:23.7

short clip, she is going to reveal the one thing you need to be doing every day if you want

0:30.8

to keep on top of the chaos. Right, I'm off to tidy. Here it is.

0:42.2

This episode is sponsored by Osborne Books.

0:47.3

I read non-stop to my girls when they were little, and I have to say, now they are 10 and 6,

0:53.7

they are both avid readers. I really believe it is never too early to start reading to your little ones.

0:56.6

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1:03.8

love discovering tactile eggs in this delightful Easter edition to the much loved That's Not

1:10.3

My series. From shiny spots and stripes to

1:13.5

silky ribbons and finally an irresistibly fluffy chick, there are lots of different touchy-feely

1:19.6

textures to explore. That's Not My Books are designed to be shared and support sensory

1:24.5

and language development. That's Not My Easter Egg is out now.

1:30.1

Head to your nearest bookshop or buy the book online.

1:40.8

So what can really help you is something that we call daily resets and non-negotiables.

1:49.0

These are tasks and chores that have to be done every day.

1:54.0

They're different for everybody, but let me give you some examples.

1:58.0

For example, in my life, I want to have the dishwasher loaded and unloaded every day.

2:04.1

I want to have my washing up. I don't want to have anything in my sink every day. I want to have

2:09.9

my recycling and my bins done. I don't want to look at recycling all the time. That's something

2:14.2

that needs to be done daily. Some people might have pets that need

2:17.8

daily care. They need to be fed and watered and walk. That's a non-negotiable in people's lives.

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