How often should you clean your toaster tray? What about underneath the sofa? Many people have exacting standards when it comes to housework. We often feel grossly inadequate when we compare ourselves to those who we view as cleaner or neater than us. We attribute success to them too. You are only in competition with yourself. Today, if you can be better than you were yesterday, then take heart that no amount of other people’s scrutiny or judgement can take away from the satisfaction you gain from knowing you did the best you could.