We all wish there was more time in a day—more time to spend with those we care about, to do the things we love, or just to get everything done. While we can’t make the clock tick any slower, we can do the best with the time we have. Household chores are a pain, but you can get through them more efficiently with a little know-how. Here are a few tips for getting through your household chores faster so you can get back to more important things.
Work Them into Your Everyday Routine
Lots of people block out a large swath of time where they can do all their chores at once. This can be counterproductive though, as the thought of doing all your chores at once can be overwhelming. Instead, chop your to-do list into small, manageable sections. There are moments—precious minutes—we can use in our everyday lives to get things done. Just a little work in between two more important tasks will help you pare down your chore list.
Work With a Time Limit
Since you probably already have a limit on how much time you can spend doing chores, embrace it. Help yourself by setting a timer for a reasonable amount and getting as much done as you can in that time. The key here is to not let yourself continue the chore after your time limit is up. This way, you can see the end in sight while you’re doing the important chores around the house.
Never Do It Alone
Unless you live alone, no one should have to do all the chores by themselves. One of the best tips for getting through your chores faster is to delegate tasks to those you live with. This doesn’t just apply to your family, however. If you have a mess too big to clean on your own, call in a professional. If you can’t take all your excess clutter to a donation box, call a place such as the Purple Heart Pickup organization to come get it for you.
Give Yourself Less To Clean Up
The less stuff you have, the less you’ll need to clean. Don’t make unnecessary messes you’ll eventually have to clean up. The trick here is all about taking preventative measures instead of reactionary ones. The more you think about your potential future chores, the more you’ll do in the here and now instead of avoiding them.
