Time management gurus often suggest that people do two things at once. Sometimes, that is a horrible idea. Some things just require total concentration.
But I do two things at once a lot...and wanted to share some double duties that make sense.
*Wipe down the tub while the bath is draining.
*Do a sweep of things out of place in the house or spray and wipe the counters and stove while talking on the phone.
*Write your blog while watching The Voice.
*Paint your nails, update your planner, or process receipts while sitting in the carpool line.
*Give yourself a pedicure while watching a Gilmore Girls marathon.
*Chop veggies and prep fruits for the week while watching Chopped. (It works. Seriously.)
*Do "speedy" housework while you workout.
*Cut planner pages while watching tv or chatting with your spouse.
*Do dishes while cooking supper.
What are your favorite double duties?
Etcetera.
I usually have several things going at once while I'm working in the kitchen. Usually they are things that I don't have to think to much about. For mindless, repetitive tasks (like cleaning) I might listen to an audiobook or have a conversation with someone. If I have a task that has some pauses- like waiting for a bucket to refill, I'm trying to use that time for short prayers.
ReplyDeleteI always wash the dishes while preparing dinner. And very often listen to audiobook when cleaning my house. When I'm on the phone with a friend I try to put the things around the house to its proper place.
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