How To Save Time On Weekends
TGIF! The weekend has arrived at long last, and you’ve been looking forward to kicking back and unwinding ever since the previous Sunday evening. But when you think about all the housework and chores that need to be caught up on, you might let out an audible groan.
Saturdays and Sundays are no fun when you’re up to your eyeballs in weekend cleaning. Fortunately, we’ve got some handy tips that can help you enjoy those days off while maintaining a bit of productivity.
Learn how to save time on the weekends, so you can make that much-needed downtime a reality.
Clean During the Week
When trying to figure out how to enjoy weekends, you need to start with your weekdays. Make sure you’re keeping a daily housekeeping schedule, so that laundry, dishes and cleaning don’t pile up throughout the week. That way, you’ll have more time to read that new bestseller or head outdoors for some fun in the sun.Set a Weekend Cleaning Schedule
If you’re wondering how to be productive on the weekend, it helps to map out a plan. Otherwise, you might be tempted to put everything off until Sunday night or — worse yet — not do it at all, meaning you find yourself swimming in dirty laundry and junk mail. Make a list of the household tasks you need to tackle and address the larger ones first. That way, you’ll be less likely to run out of steam and abandon them.Be Mindful of Quick Chores
These 30-second chores are easy to work into your day, regardless of whether or not it’s the weekend. The genius behind incorporating these tips into your routine is that they’ll soon habit, meaning you’ll barely realize that you’re doing housework. Additionally, you’ll be amazed at how much weekend cleaning they can cut back on!Prepare for the Week Ahead
One excellent way to be productive during the weekend is to get a jump on the busy week ahead. Some ways to do this include prepping meal ingredients for weekday dinners or packaging and freezing the ingredients for your post-workout smoothies. Depending on how ambitious you’re feeling, you could also choose a week’s worth of outfits for you and the kids, so you’re ready to roll once the hustle and bustle begins.Make it a Family Affair
Many hands make light work, so get the entire family involved in cleaning. You can divide the house up into zones, and each person could tackle their area Saturday morning, so that the rest of the weekend is open for enjoyment. Additionally, consider making a chore list for the kids, so that they can help out around the house and learn how to be responsible for their toys and belongings.Add Some Fun to Cleaning
While cleaning may never be your favorite activity, it is possible to make housekeeping more enjoyable. For example, you could listen to a podcast while meal prepping or jam out to your favorite playlist while vacuuming and doing laundry. Believe it or not, there are even ways to make chores more entertaining for the kids.Save Time for Yourself
Don’t forget to set aside some time just for you over the weekend. It can be tempting to throw yourself into chores and power your way through Saturday and Sunday in an attempt to get ahead. However, you’ll eventually start to feel run down and will make yourself miserable to boot. Be sure to carve out space for fun and relaxation, whether you decide to see a movie with the family, take a yoga class or even sit on the patio with a cup of coffee.Feeling like you’re so busy that you could work through every weekend of your life and still never be caught up? Then it sounds like you need some cleaning backup. Call your local Merry Maids for an assist. We’ll be happy to lend a hand so that you can get the downtime you need.
