Finding Happiness with Less

Laundry has always felt overwhelming. I’m pretty good at washing all the loads within a day or two—but folding and putting everything away? That part can take me over a week! By the time I finally get through it, the hampers are full again and the cycle starts all over.

The problem? While the clean clothes are waiting to be folded and put away, they just sit around, cluttering up my space. I don’t have a dedicated laundry room, so I end up with three or four laundry baskets spread out across my bathroom floor or piled on the guest bed. Not exactly ideal.

But a couple of weeks ago, I decided to try something new—a laundry process that’s actually working for me so far.

Here’s what I’m doing now:

I don’t start a new load until the current one is completely done. That means washed, dried, folded, and put away. Only then do I throw the next load in the washer. It’s a simple shift, but it’s made a huge difference. Folding doesn’t feel so overwhelming anymore, and I’m not dealing with baskets of clean clothes just hanging around for days.

So far, I’m loving this new routine. It feels more manageable and keeps my space a lot less cluttered.

What’s your laundry routine like? Does it work for you—or are you still trying to find a system that sticks? I’d love to hear how you handle it!