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\"8Do you find yourself overwhelmed with all the little things you need to get done everyday? The interesting thing about overwhelm is that usually the task on our list don’t take much time at all.<\/p>\n

I don’t know if you’re guilty of this like I am, but I put off even small tasks.\u00a0 When it’s finally time that I absolutely must do them, I’m shocked to find that they really didn’t take as long as I thought.<\/p>\n

Just today, I quickly did three tasks I had been putting off only to find that just ten minutes had passed.\u00a0 It left me wondering, “Why had I put them off so long?”<\/p>\n

Previously I shared 15 ways to get more organized in 10 minutes or less<\/a>.\u00a0 However, what if you only have 5 minutes?<\/p>\n

How much time is wasted, waiting around, when you could be checking small jobs off your list? For me, I often find myself waiting on a child to find their shoes or brush their hair before we leave the house.<\/p>\n

If I’m purposeful with my time, I can tackle many of these small jobs in a few minutes. Not only does it remove them from my “to do” list, I have a sense of accomplishment instead of impending gloom.<\/p>\n

8 Tasks that Take 5 Minutes or Less<\/h2>\n

Sort Mail<\/h3>\n

You may not be able to do this in five minutes or less if you’ve been piling it up for weeks.<\/p>\n

However, even if you have a few days worth of mail, you should be able to figure out pretty quickly what to file away, what will need your attention later, and what needs to go in the trash.<\/p>\n

Clean kitchen or bathroom surfaces<\/h3>\n

While five minutes isn’t long enough for a good, deep cleaning, it really is enough time to get out your favorite cleaner and wipe down surfaces.<\/p>\n

Dust one room<\/h3>\n

Again, this isn’t a deep cleaning project.\u00a0 Grab a dusting cloth and go to town wiping every surface.\u00a0 If you have a ton of knick knacks, this might not be possible as a five minute task.\u00a0 However, you might consider streamlining things a little to enjoy more clear surface area.<\/p>\n

Pay a bill<\/h3>\n

Because I pay bills online, I could actually pay several bills and record them in less than five minutes.\u00a0 Even if you hand write checks, however, you should be able to do at least one in fives minutes.<\/p>\n

Unload the dishwasher<\/h3>\n

This is one of those tasks that I always try to put off and am surprised at how quickly it actually goes if I look at the clock before I start and when I finish.\u00a0 As a matter of fact, doing that makes me go even a little faster than usual.<\/p>\n

Water house plants<\/h3>\n

If you have house plants, this can be a quick task that’s easy to put off.\u00a0 Avoid those moments of dread when you see your plants looking sad and droopy.\u00a0 Take a few minutes to do some watering.<\/p>\n

Take out the trash<\/h3>\n

Have your family members been pushing the trash down in the can as hard as they can because it’s too full?\u00a0 Take a few minutes and take it out.<\/p>\n

Plan a meal<\/h3>\n

Plan\u00a0<\/strong>at least one meal from the contents of your refrigerator, freezer, and\/or pantry.\u00a0 If you think quickly on your feet, you might be able to plan several meals.\u00a0 Even if it’s only just one, however, it’s a great idea to try to use up things you already have on hand.<\/p>\n

What are some quick tasks that you can get done around your house in five minutes or less?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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By contributing writer\u00a0Angie<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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