Even as the actual official “quarantines” seem to be over with, going out these days seems to be a…mixed bag.
Understandably so, a lot of things we used to do have either been made more difficult, or simply aren’t happening right now due to coronavirus, and as a result many people are still electing to stay home and wait for some better news. Of course, given how long we’ve already stayed home this year, you might be…a little hard pressed for things to do. (Coronavirus hobbies are like new year’s resolutions: they’re great for the first month, and then…well.)
We think one of the best ways to try and feel productive while taking it easy at home away from the world at large is to make a daily organization list!
Writing a Daily Organization List
Sure, nobody actually likes doing chores, but the sense of pride you get from getting things done is hard to beat, isn’t it? Focusing on that feeling right now can help you make a lot of sense out of everything going on in the world, and maybe let you feel a little more in control of things (since nobody feels like they’re in control of much at all right now).
Making yourself an easy-to-do daily list of organization chores can be tremendously helpful towards keeping your home clean and maintaining some semblance of routine in your life, especially if you’re not among the people that have been able to get back to work yet. It’s also not nearly as complicated a process as you might think:
- Think about the things you do every day. Do you constantly find yourself needing to rearrange the fridge, clean off the living room furniture, or sort out your home office desk?
- Are some days busier than others? For example, if Wednesday is always crazy because someone is taking classes at home, or someone has a work meeting they always need to be on their computer for, are there chores you can do the day before or earlier that day (vacuuming, cooking dinner) to save yourself time during the big rush?
- Are there big projects you can do a bit at a time? Did you still plan on setting up that new kitchen storage but don’t have a whole afternoon to give over to it? What can you tackle for an hour every day?
The actual contents of the list are going to vary widely depending on everyone’s unique situation (and unique home!), but rest assured there’s always something that could be worked on. A few examples could include:
- Making up your bed every morning
- Making sure your bedroom dresser is neatly closed and not overflowing with stuff
- Dusting anything on your wall shelves
- Doing the dishes before bed
These are only a few suggestions, of course. The important thing to remember is that they should be short tasks that you can easily and reliably get done every day, or at least things you can chip away at a bit at a time – nobody needs to repaint their entire house in a day, and trying to take on too much at once will make you feel overwhelmed and unaccomplished, which is the opposite of what you want to do with a list like this! Focus on the little things you can get done in an hour or two, and you might just be surprised at how much better you feel when it’s done.