The No Excuses Project: everyday chores
May 5, 2010 by Juliet Chase
Filed under No Excuses Project
I am not a neat freak nor is that required to achieve grand things in life. But if you, like me, periodically stare at a stack of dishes that could have, should have, made it into the dishwasher the night before it’s worth considering how much time and energy goes into repeating “I need to get to that”.
From dishes to running to the post office, chores are inevitable and shouldn’t always take priority but… neither should the excuses run rampant. It seems to me that the excuses around chores are some of the most insidious because they’re some of the most well-practiced – starting in early childhood:
- I’m too tired (the all time classic)
- I have too many other projects
- It’s too big
- I’m not in the mood
- Nobody will notice
- I don’t have the right equipment/supplies
- I’ll do it tomorrow
If those sound familiar or you know you literally pout while taking out the garbage then excuses are holding more power than they should.
Next week: getting the chores under control
Holding Myself Accountable
Gardening – the plan is still working…
Photography – time to pick up the camera again
Jewelry – a bit behind but committed to new designs this week
Treasure hunting – I made it to the beach and found a giant iron stake (I’m very good at finding those…)
Losing weight – well, doing better on the exercise
Romance – hmmm, might be avoiding this one just a little but not completely
