So, part of my excuse for not putting things away and the like has always been 'IT TAKES TOO LONG!' I would explain that when I got home, it would be late after a show or rehearsal and I'd just want to go to bed. Or I was running late and it would just take too long in the morning.
I started timing these tasks.
Cleaning Cat Litter = 90 seconds Now, I haven't timed cleaning the box completely, i.e. emptying all the litter and scrubbing it down with the wipes and putting the litter back in. But a daily scoop of the clumps for two litterboxes TOTAL is around 90 seconds or less.
Putting my clothes away = 45-60 seconds This was my biggest whining. It really doesn't take long at all. This is including folding the bra's and putting them in the drawer as well as hanging the clothes up in the closet/folding them back into the drawers.
Making my bed = 2 minutes, tops Usually less. Now, it's not made to my mom's specifications with the sheets perfectly smooth and all, but it's made, up to and including my stuffed animals displayed on the front.
I haven't timed vacuuming, but I honestly don't mind that chore. It's kind of magical to see the carpet become all clean. I haven't timed washing the dishes either because...well, that's not necessarily a daily thing.
Am I falling back on old habits? Maybe. I'm trying not to, though. It's not the easiest since I really haven't had a lot of time at home these past few weeks and the time I did have, I wanted to spend watching bad TV and knitting.
Tonight, however, I shall return to vacuuming and finding places for things. The attic is its own repository but I'm trying to make it somewhat contained. I'll have to spend some time going through the stuff up there, but not right now. I should, though, look into getting rid of some of my gowns that I don't wear.
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