look for the trigger: being tired after dinner, not wanting to unload the dishwasher, feeling rushed in the morning, or avoiding a sink that already looks overwhelming. Procrastination often grows when a task feels emotionally heavy or too large to start, according to Cleveland Clinic guidance on procrastination.
Hands scraping food scraps from a plate before washing dishes.
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Remove food scraps right away
Scrape leftover food into the trash, compost, or disposal before plates go near the sink. The University of Minnesota Extension recommends putting food away after and
