What could you get done in 15 minutes?
Ever have days when you just can not motivate yourself to get those mundane things done around the house? Yesterday was one of those days for me. Even though I would love to just let those dirty dishes stay piled up in the sink and the living room in disarray, part of what keeps me unmotivated is seeing these unattended to chores.
Next time you are faced with the "i just don't want to" blues, try this trick.
Set a timer (use the one on your stove or microwave) for 15 minutes. Use that 15 minutes to get as much done as you can around the house. I use this trick more often than I care to admit because it works. I am always amazed at how much I actually accomplish in just that short amount of time. In those 15 minutes, I have loaded the dishwasher, folded a basket of laundry, put in a new load of laundry, swept my kitchen and prepared tomorrows brew of joe.
The best thing about the trick is that it is contagious. I often find that after my first 15 minutes are up, I reset my timer for another 15 and do it all over again. It is motivating in itself to see how much you can accomplish and want to tackle more.
So, come on.......move away from this screen and go set your timer. Then come back and let me know what you got accomplished in your 15 (or 30 or 45) minutes! You can do it!
Quote for the day: It's all in the attitude - housework is exercise. Slim your way to a clean home! ~ Linda Solegato
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This is so true! I do this all the time! Stopping by from Tip Junkie.
It works for reminding yourself to move from the desk, too! I set a timer for 25 minutes, take a 5 minute break, do it four times and take an hour break. It's called the Pomodoro method after the tomato timer. It keeps you from forgetting about moving around, and keeps work in perspective. Try it, you'll see.
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