Steal this analogy to explain Mom's workload to your kids (+ a chores template)
Who knew a coffee table could be so powerful? Apparently my husband did.
Last week we talked about outsourcing.
When my schedule feels crunched (like it always does this time of year), here’s how I cope: I make a plan to “do what matters and forget the rest.”
That mantra is an antidote to my anxiety and overwhelm. It’s nice to give yourself permission to not be perfect.
During the busy seasons, one of the things that falls to the wayside in our house is, well, the house. Papers linger on the counter. Cups don’t find their way to the dishwasher. Shoes are an ever-present tripping hazard. Bathrooms and bedrooms? A problem for another day.
In the outsourcing discussion, we talked about the idea of reevaluating your household tasks—and, if you live with a partner, reevaluating the share of household tasks each of you is responsible for. Are each of you pulling your agreed-upon weight? If not, what are the rough areas in this division of labor that need to be smoothed out?
It’s a helpful discussion, for sure.
(PS: I mentioned the Fair Play system and loved what Bevin had to say about it. I love to hear how you guys are learning things in this space and using them in your real life. That’s one of my biggest hopes for this Substack!)
