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10-Minute Organizing Tricks
by Maria Gracia | Updated on June 10, 2024
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Finding time to maintain order and achieve personal goals can feel
overwhelming. However, dedicating just 10 minutes to specific tasks can
make a significant difference in managing your daily life. By breaking down
chores, goals, and even relaxation into small, manageable intervals, you
can stay organized and focused without feeling stressed. Here are a few
simple ideas to get you started.
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10-Minute Chore Box: Rather than spending hours organizing and
doing it all yourself, create a 10-minute Chore Box for yourself and one
for each family member. Each person's box contains specific chores or
tasks that need to be completed. The chores are written on slips of
paper and take a maximum of 10 minutes each to accomplish. You can
tailor the tasks to each person's abilities. For instance, while older kids
can help with vacuuming, a 3-year-old might be responsible for putting
away their toys. Each day, as a chore is completed, that slip of paper is
placed in a holding envelope until the Chore Box is empty. When
empty, the boxes are refilled, and the system starts over again. This
also works well in an office setting!
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10-Minute Pick-Up: Control the chaos by scheduling a consistent 10-
minute pick-up each night. Set a timer to sound an alarm in 10
minutes. While the clock is ticking, all family members are responsible
for clearing out and putting away their belongings from the main family
area. When the timer sounds, you're all done. Give yourselves a warm
round of applause for all you've accomplished.
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10-Minute "When I Have Time" Goals: One of the oldest phrases in
the book is, "I'll do that when I have the time." The problem is that time
never seems to come. If you really want to do something, time can
generally be found pretty easily. For example, if you just won an all-
expenses-paid trip to the land of your dreams, you'd probably find time
to fit it into your busy schedule without much of a problem. So, it's time
to begin fitting in those things you want to do and 10-minute goals can
help with this. Schedule 10 minutes a day to catch up on your reading,
start learning a foreign language, or simply spend time having fun with
your children. Then, work on those goals when the scheduled date and
time roll around.
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10-Minute Meal Prep: Spend 10 minutes each day planning your
meals. This could include chopping vegetables, marinating proteins, or
even just making a list of what you'll eat throughout the week. This not
only saves time during busy weekdays but also ensures you have
healthy options readily available.
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10-Minute Declutter: Pick a small area of your home, like a drawer or
a shelf, and spend 10 minutes decluttering it. Remove items you no
longer need and organize the ones you do. This can make a big
difference over time and helps maintain a tidy living space.
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10-Minute Exercise: Dedicate 10 minutes to physical activity, 3 times
a day. This could be a brisk walk, a quick yoga session, or a short
workout. Regular short bursts of exercise can contribute significantly to
your overall fitness and well-being.
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10-Minute Meditation: Take 10 minutes each day to meditate or
practice mindfulness. This can help reduce stress, improve focus, and
enhance your overall mental health. There are many guided meditation
apps available that can help you get started.
Implementing these simple 10-minute strategies can significantly improve
your organization, productivity, and overall well-being.
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