Just How Hard It Is To Do My Chores
Because I am generally tired from the start of my day until it ends, I have quite a time doing basic chores.
The recurring task of putting away the dishes (for instance) usually takes 5 minutes, and that’s hard for me to do!
Getting this chore done is something I must do to pull my weight, and I get it done one way or another most days.
Not always at the same time every day, but I eventually get the dish washer unloaded!
Do you have a challenging time with household chores? What kinds of strategies do you employ to make things easier for you in this area?
Mentally Ill In America
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I like to self-reflect.
I am into personal development (and, I am working to become more consistent).
I have a BA in Psychology.
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I love to listen to music!
I write Prose poetry.
My favorite foods are Vietnamese and Thai.
"You will never be criticized by someone who is doing more than you. You will only be criticized by someone who is doing less than you."
Yes! I feel you!
My husband came up with a good system for combatting this. I write things I need to get done on Post-its and place them in a box (one item per Post-it note). Each day, I pull one out; and that’s all I have to do. If I feel up to it, I can pull another one, but one is my “You can do it!” requirement.
Mitch also makes himself available to assist if I ask for help. (This is something I suck at, so we’re working on it together.)
It also helps if I take a short walk, while listening to my favorite music — either before (as motivation) or after (as a reward). ✨💕✨
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That sounds like a good system. Thanks for commenting!
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For me, the limiting step isn’t energy but apathy. I clean when the level of dirtiness is enough to push through the apathy. Emptying the dishwasher I usually pair with something in the kitchen that involves waiting, like waiting for the toaster or waiting for the kettle to boil to make tea.
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Yeah. It’s a lot like the spoon theory you wrote about some weeks ago. There’s just so much energy to go around.
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Yup.
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