Ever feel like modern life is ridiculously busy? Sure it is. I decided to tally one of the well known, but lesser tracked, causes – housework. I found it eye opening, so I thought I’d publish it here in case any other busy people might find it helpful.
| Task | Minutes | ||||||||
| 1X WK | Mon | Tues | Wed | Thurs | Fri | Sat | Sun | Week Total | |
| Bill Pay | 15 | 15 | |||||||
| 30 | 30 | ||||||||
| Doctor / Vet Appointments | 15 | 15 | |||||||
| Service Appointments | 15 | 15 | |||||||
| Errands – scripts, playdate drops, pet food, bank, DIY, etc. | 60 | 60 | |||||||
| Pet Care: Feedings, Shit Cleanup, Baths, Nail Trims, Walks | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 210 | |
| Dishes – Pickup, loading, emptying | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 210 | |
| Groceries | 2 | 2 | |||||||
| Meal Planning & Cooking | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 270 | ||
| Laundry | 2 | 2 | |||||||
| Vacuuming | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 60 | ||||
| House Deep Cleaning | 1 | 1 | |||||||
| Lunch packing | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 70 | |
| School Drop Off/Pick Up | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 280 | |
| Homework | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 210 | |
| Trash | 15 | 15 | |||||||
| Yard Care | 1 | 1 | |||||||
| Clutter Pick Up | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 70 | |
| Birthday, Holiday & Vacation Prep | 1 | 1 | |||||||
| Misc. | 30 | 30 | |||||||
| WEEKLY TOTAL MINUTES | 1567 | ||||||||
| WEEKLY TOTAL HOURS | 26.12 | ||||||||
| MONTHLY TOTAL HOURS | 104.47 |