How cleaning and fun in the same phrase sound to you? Weird? I thought so.
The only moments when I enjoyed clean up until this evening were when I felt quite bad and I needed some kind of distraction from my thoughts.
Tonight was different and we cleaned the 2 rooms flat in less than 2 hours while having a lot of fun. Below the rules we followed:
1. Turn on the music, loud enough so you would hear it over the vacuum cleaner.
Not any type of music but joyful and full of energy music. 90's Disco is perfect for this kind of activity.
2. Find someone to help you (partner, child, cat)
Seeing other person under the same burden as you will make things look much easier and time will fly.
3. Split the tasks
It's fun to do this with someone else but it's not fun to start arguing on who is doing a better job. We have different perspectives and we are aware of this. We have different styles and there is a fight is no option, we have better things to do with the energy left after the clean-up.
So we took different rooms and the party started.
4. Dance
While you clean the dust, use the vacuum cleaner or mop. Dance alone or share the moment with the one you are sharing also the job. Don't miss any song that makes you want to dance. It won't slower you down but will keep you engaged in the work.
5. Don't keep count
Give up comparing what you have done with what the other has. You both (or more) done your best and this is something to thank for.
Yes, maybe the dust is still there in one room, maybe you would have arranged those books differently but it should not be about comparing but about celebrate the final result, together.
6. Give yourself a reward
Sharing a glass of cold beer, time to write an article on steemit or whatever makes you happy and puts a mark in your mind that cleaning is not that bad.
What tips and tricks are you using when cleaning your place to make this more enjoyable?
Very funny, i laughed reading your post :)))
I also listen to music when cleaning. My fav > Beyonce - Why don't you love me :)
hmm...did not had this one on the list. Will do next time :))
It's the video that amuses me ;))
I already use all the rules. Actually I skip 4.
These motivate me and give energy to do house cleaning.
I haven't realize until now that I use all of these "rules" :)
Good for you. I challenge you to do step 4 also next time :))
Next time I won't skip step 4 :D
This is rad! Thank you. I smiled and showed it to my wife. We try to batch our cleaning. We do it at the same time so we can hammer it out.
Tonight we're implementing the music, dancing, and reward system you mentioned.
Love it. Why not have fun doing everything. No time to waste being sad while cleaning.
Cheers. A big thanks for such a simple, but effective thought.
This is such a great feedback. Thank you! I was watching a short movie last evening with a couple married for 75 years. And they were saying that one of the ingredients for their happiness is having fun together.
That's beautiful. Thank you.
My wife and I cleaned and cooked together tonight with music thanks to your post.
Really, thank you.
Hahaha... you should sell this one like "easy way to get in heaven" :)
especially if you are a man and want to grow a good relationship with your dear one, am I right?:))
Totally right :))
this is such a clever post, really enjoyed it👍😂
I enjoyed writing it, glad it worked for you also :)
I do the same
Thanks
Welcome. Can't wait to see what else worked for you, I'm sure the list can be improved a lot
#Work is Worship.....(^_^).......
@alinamarin when I'm alone in house than I'm using a headphones to listen the music and than I cleaned my house its really fun for me:)
I will try this when I'll do it alone, also. I think is fun to see from the outside someone dancing without hearing any music
brillliant rules :) <3 great post :)
glad you liked it:)
Great post, followed. keep up the great work.
thank you, welcome to steemit
I like last point !
I do the same things to get the house in order quickly. Sometimes it helps to clean quietly so my creative thought get moving . Thanks for the post. 🐓🐓