I’ve started giving myself 10 minute challenges. I set my timer for 10 minutes and tackle a household chore while my children are having a snack or lunch. It’s amazing how much you can accomplish in only 10 minutes when you focus on the task. The 10 minute challenge is a weekly feature on Mommies with Cents. Each week, I will show you one of the things I was able to accomplish in 10 minutes. I encourage you to join me- it really easy amazing what you are able to achieve, even if it’s incremental, if you set your mind (and timer!) to it!
Sometimes, it doesn’t get done unless it gets put on “the list”. Seriously, I’ve sat in the half dark for close to two weeks because my light bulbs were burnt out and I hadn’t gotten around to changing them. I can’t believe I am admitting that I need to put something as simple as changing a light bulb on a to do list but when life is busy, you gotta do what you gotta do! So this week, it was my 10 minute challenge, and yes, it took me almost 10 minutes to change a light bulb. Don’t laugh!
At least we had one light still working so the kids didn’t have to play in total darkness. First I had to figure out where the spare light bulbs were. That took me a couple of minutes. Then I stood on our ottoman while my three year old asked me if I was going to get a time out for standing on the furniture. The light cover is held on with two bolts so it took me another couple of minutes just to get it off. The new light bulbs are blindingly bright making it obvious that I need to put DUSTING on “the list”. Ugh.
So if there is something you need to get done just put it on your list. You’ll be more motivated to check it off and feel that accomplishment even if it’s something as small as changing a light bulb!
I’d love to hear ways you manage your time at home with kids. Please share your tips with me and our other readers by leaving a comment, then come back next week for another 10 minute challenge!
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