The Quick Tidy Up List
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TL;DR
Quick Tidy Up List: Break tasks into daily 5-15 min chunks for enhanced productivity.
Prevents task accumulation, stress, and provides instant mood boost.
Embrace small victories for a clutter-free mind and improved well-being.
Seed
In the quest for enhanced productivity and a clutter-free mind, I stumbled upon a game-changer – the Quick Tidy Up List. Traditionally, I designated a specific day each week to tackle a range of chores, from household cleaning to financial updates. Yet, as time passed, I found myself confronted with a daunting pile of tasks on that designated day, often leading to a sense of dread.
To counter this, I experimented with a more positive approach. Instead of lumping tasks together, I incorporated a single item into my daily routine – tidying up one area from my Quick Tidy Up List. This could be as straightforward as cleaning the bathroom basin, vacuuming a specific room, organising my desk, or clearing 10 emails.
The genius lies in simplicity – breaking down a substantial workload into smaller, achievable tasks, taking a mere 5 to 15 minutes each. This strategy serves as a shield against the accumulation of tasks and the associated stressors. Plus, the flexibility allows for task adaptation based on daily mood and time constraints.
This daily accomplishment provides an instant mood boost, a tangible 'check' on your to-do list. It transforms seemingly overwhelming duties into manageable triumphs, fostering a sense of pride in fulfilling commitments. As the days unfold, the Quick Tidy Up List becomes a powerful ally in maintaining order, not just in our surroundings but in our mental space too.
So, here's to the small victories – a cleaner bathroom, a tidier desk, and a mind free of clutter. Embrace the simplicity, relish the daily wins, and witness the positive ripple effect on your overall well-being.
Example
You’ll find below examples that you can put on that list. Make your own as personal and detailed as you like. Just keep in mind that the more you break it down, the easier each step will be to achieve. Also, while making that list, make sure you will have all the appropriate tools and the right setup to get started quickly.
Clean bathroom sink
Vacuum a specific room
Organise desk
Read the Mental Seeds you’ve missed
Wipe kitchen countertops
Sort and recycle paper clutter
Make the bed
Water indoor plants
Declutter a drawer
Sweep the porch or entryway
File or organise digital documents
Dust shelves and surfaces
Empty trash/recycling bins
Respond to quick, non-urgent messages
Update a portion of your budget
Fold and put away laundry
Clean out the fridge of expired items
Straighten up the living room
Set aside items for donation
Unsubscribe from unwanted email subscriptions.
Bonus
Since we’re talking about cleaning (among other tasks), here’s a channel dedicated to efficient home cleaning.