I work fulltime, so I often feel overwhelmed when I have a long list of household tasks that I want to get done on the weekend. What to do first? My indecision adds to my stress about my daunting list. That’s why I invented this little game. How it works Use a permanent marker to number decorative or river rocks, from 1 to 6. Put a heart on the 7th rock. That's your lucky No. 7 rock. On notepaper, list the tasks you want to complete. Give each chore a number, such as:
Put the numbered rocks into a small bowl. I use a yellow ramekin that matches my kitchen. Draw a rock—that’s your chore. Ready, go! When you’re done come back and draw another rock. Even better: Take a minute to celebrate your completed task. Fist pump yourself. Do a little happy dance. Take a bow. When and if you draw the No. 7 rock, take 15 to 30 minutes to do something you love. Read. Take a quick nap. Have a dance party for one. Enjoy a cup of coffee or a cold beer. What I like about this game:
When your mom gives you rocks for Christmas One holiday, I used spray paint to make golden rocks and put them in tiny jars. I gave them as gifts to my adult children and their spouses—to introduce them to “Rock Your Chores.” They are all amazingly productive people. So clearly these rocks work wonders.
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Dawn
9/8/2018 08:57:48 pm
Great idea! I simply Rock my Chores - 1 day a weekend and take the other day off! Thank Charlotte, my OCD mother for the training.
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Margie@RockYourChores
9/8/2018 09:02:55 pm
Hi Dawnie! Your mom is the ultimate rockstar of rocking her chores. She didn't need tricks and mind games. I like your plan. You, girl, need your me time. Miss you!
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Annie
9/9/2018 06:04:04 pm
I’m so inspired!!! I sometimes struggle with just getting started, too many options! Thank you for creating this website!!
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Margie@rockyourchores
9/9/2018 09:01:45 pm
I got you, friend! That was my struggle too. I'll be posting more tricks I use. I hope they help--could even be good for study inspiration.
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