Recently I have found something that has worked wonders for my housecleaning motivation:
Podacasts and Audiobooks.Specifically, on my iPod. I've tried just bringing my laptop in the kitchen to listen while I cook or clean, but there are so many distractions it just doesn't cut it. So now I stick the earbuds in, turn on my book (I'm listening to Pretties right now), and blissfully ignore the children and all other household distractions while I finish what needs to be done. This has also helped me while running- I let myself get wrapped up in the story and forget what I'm doing for a few seconds.
Podcasts I enjoy include Stuff You Should Know and This American Life.
I'd love to hear if anyone else tries this, and what books and/or Podcasts they like.
I so totally agree with you. I always have a book running in my ear. Sometimes if I can get motivated to start cleaning I start the book then the rest follows. I liked that series and if you haven't noticed I have all the books. Uglies, Pretties, Specials, and Extras. I am reading Extras now. I liked them.
ReplyDeleteI liked the first one, but liked them less and less with each book. Too much humans are terrible environmental wacko stuff for me.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE LOVE LOVE to listen to books on my iPod. It is my complete motivation. I lost my cord that syncs my iPod to my computer and have been going INSANE. I just ordered a new one off ebay for $1.44 with free shipping. I bought 2 actually, just in case. Worth every penny!
ReplyDeleteAudiobooks save my sanity! If I don't listen to something whist doing housework, my mind will focus on HOW MUCH I REALLY DON'T WANT TO DO HOUSEWORK! Not the healthiest or happiest experience... So I make sure I have a well-loaded iPod and get lost in a good book. My most recent favourites are books about becoming wealthy and successful - so I can hire a housekeeper!
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