There are so many tasks that you can’t ever schedule – you just have to do them when you have the time, motivation and materials. I find I’m more likely to do the annoying tasks when I don’t make a big deal out of them - I just fit them in. Most of the time, I fit them in while I’m waiting for something else.
For example, I’ve always cleaned out my wallet and purse while I wait at the coffee shop for my latte. Since I don’t go to the coffee shop very often (I usually make lattes at home), it works out really well. And I have everything I need (my purse, my wallet, and a trash can) and the time and motivation to do it. It is a perfect task that I just fit into my daily (or weekly) life.
Some other “while you’re waiting” tasks include:
- cleaning out my car while I pump gas
- getting a pedicure while I get the oil changed in my car or getting it washed
- saving restaurant phone numbers in my phone while I wait for take-out (so I don’t have to wait for take-out any more!)
Also, I keep thank you cards in my car and I try to grab them whenever I think I might be stuck waiting (like the doctor’s office, at the hair salon (when I used to get my hair colored), the dmv…)
Are they any small tasks you fit into your daily life? I’d love to hear about ‘em!
i’ve always wondered how you were so good about thank you cards…
i fit in reading my favorite blogs and email, or T4A stuff while i am having breakfast before i get ready for work
but that’s not an annoyingn task… that’s fun
i also fit in working out before work and before breakfast… and that can be an annoying task sometimes, especially when the bed is warm and comfy.
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