Chava Rom
We all know that housework takes a lot of energy and time. But sometimes small changes in our schedules, our surroundings, or our habits can bring about a real transformation.
Let me ask you a question: “What small change in the way you manage your household would make the most noticeable difference in your life? What would free up your time and take some worries off your mind?”
To begin, a short quiz:
1. You toss a T-shirt into the laundry. How many days will pass before you see it clean? a. Within a few days at most b. Next week c. There's no telling when I'll “meet” the clean T-shirt again
2. How long does it take to find the children's shoes in the morning a. They're in their place; we just need to pick them up b. We find them after searching the whole apartment c. After a few minutes of searching, we decide to wear something else
3. What's the situation with the kitchen sink? a. When I go to bed, the sink is empty b. Dishes may sit there for a couple of days c. The pile keeps growing to the point that…
4. Shopping a. I know exactly what I need, and that's exactly what I buy b. I buy things just in case, to “have them,” and often discover that I have unnecessary items c. I get ready to bake and discover I've run out of sugar, eggs, or flour
5. What happens to the clothes after washing a. I fold them right away, and they're in their proper place in the closet b. They wait for me in the clean laundry basket for a couple of days c. Clean clothes are on the sofa, on the floor, in the child's bed, on the table, on the dresser, in every corner…
Now answer the first question. And think about what small step you can take today.
What is stopping you from taking it? What would help you do it?