It is possible to reduce the ever-expanding To-Do List by using small blocks of time more efficiently.
Not all housework tasks are time consuming.
Many household chores take less than 15 minutes to complete.
Here are some quick tidying tips to assist with the daily housework.
This saves handling the items twice, which wastes time.
erase the Entry Table
Tables or benches in entry areas often accumulate junk and clutter.
Take 15 minutes to gather up what doesnt belong and put it away.
This makes the first impression when entering a home more pleasant for family and guests.
This can also apply to kitchencountertopsand sideboards.
Sorting and Filing Papers
For some people, pieces of paper multiply like rabbits.
There will never be enough time to deal with them all at once.
Reduce clutter and dont simply create six more piles by sorting the papers.
Be decisive and complete whatever is required so that the paper can either be filed or discarded.
Sort through Email Inbox
For some the email inbox is more cluttered than their desk workspace.
Create folders for social emails, work emails and any other categories that are appropriate.
Keep only emails that need some kind of response or action in the inbox.
Make a Phone Call
Many phone calls can be completed in less than 15 minutes.
If these quick tasks are put off, however, they can accumulate into an overwhelming list.
For those that hate housework, breaking larger tasks down into 15 minute blocks can make things more bearable.
5 Minute Tasks to Help Declutter and Tidy a Home
Sometimes housework can seem neverending.
Too many jobs and not enough time.
Lighten the workload by taking care of quick, simple cleaning tasks as they arise.
This saves time and reduces clutter in bedrooms and entryways.
It only takes a further minute to take clothes to the bedrooms or linen cupboard.
Put Books and Magazines back on the Shelf or in the Magazine Rack.
Have a basket or coffee table where books that are still being read can be kept.
Always return books and magazines to this spot when moving on to another task.
If they are no longer required, return them to the bookshelf or magazine rack/basket.
Open Mail Immediately
Letters that are left to be opened and dealt with later are often forgotten.
Open them and put them in the appropriate place straight away.
Soak Stained or Marked Clothes Immediately.
Many marks are easily and quickly removed if dealt with immediately.
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