WFMW – Motivation for Dreaded Chores
28 Apr
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Although I love being a housewife, there are some chores that I really dread. How do I motivate myself to do them? I use a reward system just like you might use for children. Sometimes I reward myself with dessert, or sometimes I’ll let myself read a chapter of a great book once I’ve completed a terrible task. You could tell yourself you get to call a friend or take a walk once you’ve done your dreaded chore. I had a friend in grade school that lit a candle that smelled amazing while she was doing homework.
Another trick? Post “ironing” or “working on taxes” as your Facebook or Twitter status. You’ve just told a bunch of people you’re doing something, so you’d better do it!
How do you motivate yourself to complete those tasks you loathe?
Love,
A Young Wife
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I find that creating a list of what I need to do and crossing off items as I complete them gives me an incentive to finish. Speaking of which….I’d better get on to the next thing on my list!
Let’s see. The only way to motivate me to clean and de-clog the shower is to have the bath almost run over on me during a short shower. Other chores I try to tackle in the morning. I find I have more motivation then. I don’t get a lot of “free” time with a 9-month-old, so I don’t reward myself much. I also have learned to live with the house less than perfect. Time with the baby is more important to me!
Hello, there! This sounds kind of funny, but I make a list of all the things I must do and cross off as i go along. Even little things like call dr office, and I feel so accomplished when I mark them off and I can see that I actually was productive!
Also, treating myself to a Big Train Vanilla Chai tea from my local coffee stand is usually the extra inspiration I need to clean my bathtub.
Lol…I put on the skinny jeans I own, see the muffin top and decide that yes – exercise is important and a must do today!!!
Great idea…we all can use a reward when we accomplish a task..especially one we don’t like. I do the same thing.
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Holly
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I like the idea of posting to FB or Twitter- Nothing better than a little self created peer pressure!
Do you ever just look at the pile of dishes and think I just CAN’T do them? I put on my Ipod on my favorite old songs and go to it. Nobody else hears the foolish old rubbish I am listening to and sometimes I forget the time passing.