I was at one time a bit scathing about people who had 'boring' routines (well, art students were, weren't they - it didn't suit the 'free spirit' image) but the busier life got, the more I realised I needed one! At one of the busiest periods of my life - children, full time work and studying - I came up with The Onceover and pinned it to a cupboard door. Based on the minimum I could get away with doing in order to feel happy in my home and not too embarassed by it, here it is -
THE ONCEOVER
Wash dishes, wipe surfaces
Beds, clothes, wipe round bathroom
Tidy sitting room, dust, vacuum (sometimes)
Kitchen floor
Coffee
I used to do it at night (when I always had most energy) and when really pushed, I had it down to 12 minutes! It's still do-able in under half an hour a day and is second nature to me now, though it's still pinned to a cupboard door.....gives me more time to be that free spirit....
Do you have a 'onceoever' routine that works for you?
THE ONCEOVER
Wash dishes, wipe surfaces
Beds, clothes, wipe round bathroom
Tidy sitting room, dust, vacuum (sometimes)
Kitchen floor
Coffee
I used to do it at night (when I always had most energy) and when really pushed, I had it down to 12 minutes! It's still do-able in under half an hour a day and is second nature to me now, though it's still pinned to a cupboard door.....gives me more time to be that free spirit....
Do you have a 'onceoever' routine that works for you?
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