There will surely be a fairly high percentage of people who will endure a feeling of discomfort, displeasure or even pain at the mere whisper of the word "housework". It would be fair to say that most of us consider housework something we would rather put off, get someone else to do or just not even think about it. Having said this I am sure all will agree, it is simply something that has to be done at some time or another.
And that's why this article could prove not just an interesting read but hopefully an insightful or even inspiring one as here we look at ways to make what is widely classed as a chore into something that can actually be something that is enjoyable. Maybe we can even turn it into an action or "To Do" we could look forward to? Ok, let's not push it!!
The first trick that comes to mind is playing music. We all have our favourite artists and preferred genres so whether it's rock and roll style or techno house music that gets your feet moving, put it on, turn it up and get into the grove. This can of course be played over the house system if there is one at hand, a PC or laptop or even an mp3 player. If you happen to be outside in the garden for instance there is of course the good old walk man with headphones but of course only when it's safe to do so!
Several years later, I was running very late for work one morning (I then worked up at the Hancock Building at the "top" of Michigan Avenue). It was starting to drizzle, and I still had five more blocks to walk, so when I saw a 151 bus heading my way, I flagged it down and hopped on board.
Because it was almost empty, I sat in the front across from the driver, who was humming quietly. Pretty soon he heard me humming along with him, and he turned and exclaimed, "Let's sing a duet!" I laughed and agreed, so we sang a duet (complete with harmony) the last few blocks to the Hancock.
As he dropped me off, I thanked him for the music and started to step down, when I turned around and said, "Wait a minute...is this the Happy Bus?" He leaned his head back, gave a huge laugh and said, "One and Only, Young Lady...you come back when we're full and you'll have a real good time...I'm kind of plum tuckered out after six hours of driving my shift."
Hopefully there may be at least one thing here that can turn something that may be viewed as a painful chore into a pleasurable experience. Maybe you will have some ideas of your own to share?
And that's why this article could prove not just an interesting read but hopefully an insightful or even inspiring one as here we look at ways to make what is widely classed as a chore into something that can actually be something that is enjoyable. Maybe we can even turn it into an action or "To Do" we could look forward to? Ok, let's not push it!!
The first trick that comes to mind is playing music. We all have our favourite artists and preferred genres so whether it's rock and roll style or techno house music that gets your feet moving, put it on, turn it up and get into the grove. This can of course be played over the house system if there is one at hand, a PC or laptop or even an mp3 player. If you happen to be outside in the garden for instance there is of course the good old walk man with headphones but of course only when it's safe to do so!
Several years later, I was running very late for work one morning (I then worked up at the Hancock Building at the "top" of Michigan Avenue). It was starting to drizzle, and I still had five more blocks to walk, so when I saw a 151 bus heading my way, I flagged it down and hopped on board.
Because it was almost empty, I sat in the front across from the driver, who was humming quietly. Pretty soon he heard me humming along with him, and he turned and exclaimed, "Let's sing a duet!" I laughed and agreed, so we sang a duet (complete with harmony) the last few blocks to the Hancock.
As he dropped me off, I thanked him for the music and started to step down, when I turned around and said, "Wait a minute...is this the Happy Bus?" He leaned his head back, gave a huge laugh and said, "One and Only, Young Lady...you come back when we're full and you'll have a real good time...I'm kind of plum tuckered out after six hours of driving my shift."
Hopefully there may be at least one thing here that can turn something that may be viewed as a painful chore into a pleasurable experience. Maybe you will have some ideas of your own to share?
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