Some days you just need a pep talk. Checking off items on your to do list gives you that little pat on the back that helps you feel like you really have accomplished something.
When you use a To Do List and a Daily and Weekly Checklist for your chores, you have tangible proof that while the house may not be perfect, you still got something done.
I’ve talked about The Daily Checklist for years now here at A Virtuous Woman. Here is that plan of action along with approximately how long each task should take to complete:
- Make Beds {2 minutes per bedroom}
- Start Laundry – Wash {2 minutes}, Fold {5 minutes}, Put Away {5 minutes}
- Sweep Floors/ Vacuum {5 – 10 minutes}
- Tidy Kitchen {15 minutes or less per meal}
- Wipe Down Bathrooms {2 minutes per bathroom}
- Straighten House {30 minutes}
- 10 Minute Declutter {10 minutes}
- Take Out Trash {2 minutes}
Remember that maintaining a neat home means less time spent cleaning overall! A tidy house is easier to clean than a messy house.
Depending on the weekly chore you choose to do each day, you may be adding another 30 minutes or so to your daily chore time.