Miz Curious is oh so right about baby steps. I could never handle this big house without doing a little at a time. I set my goals...say like, one load of laundry, load the dishwasher and use the beloved Swiffer! Next day maybe dust the blinds (omg how I hate these two inch blinds), another load of laundry and wet Swiffer where needed.

On the other hand, I don't mind my house messy...clean yes, but messy I just don't care.