staying on track

Getting on track is one thing,

but staying on track is quite another.

One way to do this is to create a basic chore chart.

 

 

It goes back to those childhood memories of lists on the refrigerator or chore charts in the laundry room.

 

 

Good memories and a good idea as well.

Everyone is different and every list will be different too. I thought I would share my schedule in case it inspires you.

 

 

I try to work my favorite projects every other day

so I have things to look forward to.

 

CHORE CHART

 

Monday: clean the floors, shake out mats

Tuesday: water plants, clean the kitchen

Wednesday: clean the bathrooms

Thursday: laundry and pay the bills

Friday: dust the house and pick up clutter

Saturday: household or garden projects

Sunday: launder bedclothes, clothing overflow

 

 

I try to find ways to make may chores a bit more fun. For example, when I sit down to pay my bills I will take an extra few minutes to send a sweet note or card to someone special.

 

Although I like to keep to the chore chart, it's also important to have some duties that are preformed on a daily basis...

 

DAILY CHORES

 

*make the bed in the morning

*wipe down the bathroom counters

after getting ready

*sweep entry, mudroom or high

traffic areas after work

*disinfect kitchen counters after dinner

*de-clutter at the end of the day

 

 

Try to keep your Saturdays or Sundays open for household projects you enjoy. Whether it's cooking for the week ahead, crafting, sewing, remodeling or gardening (my all time favorite). We all need time to smile and decompress!

Housework can become overwhelming if it gets too far ahead of you. The key is to get on track and do your best to stay on track!

All it takes is a simple chore schedule.

Enjoy!