So recently, I discovered when I feel overwhelmed by my to-do list it helps to enlist my timer. It has become such a friend to me. I will set it to either 5 minutes or 15 minutes depending on the size of the task and tell myself I can move onto something else when the timer goes off, if I so choose. While this is not a
revolutionary concept it has made a BIG difference for me.
It's amazing what you can get done in 5 minutes:
- load the dishwasher
- tidy up a bedroom
- clean the bathroom sink and toilet
- fold a load of laundry
...and in 15 minutes:
- weed your flower beds
- organize the toy room
- make decent headway on an organizing project
- vacuum the floors
- mop the kitchen
Obviously, there are many more things that could make it on each list, but for me it's helped me to get started and stay motivated.
5 comments:
I have found that this works for me too!
Yup--especially needing that right now! I will just do "one box" or "one shelf" and it helps me get things done. Works that way for labor too--just focus on the one contraction/push and don't think about any others. ;-p
I am definitely going to give this a shot. It is so easy to feel overwhelmed with getting a task done with kids underfoot....but I think the timer thing could keep me motivated. Thanks for the tip!
Hey, Marisa! I need to try this. I'm sure I could get more done and feel less overwhelmed!
And yes, I am back to blogging again. Thanks for visiting. :)
Our mommy to-do list can grow overwhelming in our minds, huh? What a great perspective. I should put a timer in each room to always have one on-hand. ;)
Cute blog. You have a beautiful family.
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