Aug 9 - The Chores Never End... - GON in 5 Minutes Newsletter

Published: Sat, 08/09/25

Updated: Sun, 08/10/25

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by Maria Gracia

August 9, 2025

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Try turning one daily task into a mini moment of peace today. Maybe it's folding a blanket neatly, wiping the bathroom mirror, or organizing the remote controls.

The Chores Never End...

There are days when it feels like the dishes never stop piling up, the laundry magically multiplies, and the crumbs on the floor must be part of some secret rebellion. You vacuum, wipe, fold. And tomorrow, it all starts again. It’s enough to make anyone sigh and think, “Didn’t I just do this?”

And the truth is: yes, you did just do this. That’s the nature of daily chores. They don’t stay done. But here’s the truth: resentment doesn’t help. It only makes the process heavier.

So how do we stop resenting the things we have to do over and over? Let’s talk about a few mindset shifts and tricks that can lighten the load.

1. Reframe It: Chores Are a Sign of Life: The sink is full because someone had a meal. The socks need folding because someone went for a walk. The floor needs sweeping because people live, snack, and move through your home.

A lived-in home is a gift. Every chore is proof that life is happening around you. When you think of it that way, it’s easier to approach the task with a little less groan and a little more gratitude.

2. Pair Chores with Something Enjoyable: Turn mundane into multitasking. Listen to a podcast while you clean the bathroom. Blast your favorite playlist while sweeping. Call a friend while folding laundry. Chores don’t have to feel like lost time when they’re paired with something you enjoy.

3. Keep It Short and Sweet: You don’t have to do it all. A few minutes at a time adds up. Wipe down the counters before you leave the kitchen. Toss in a load of laundry after lunch. Do a 5-minute tidy before bed. When you stop thinking of chores as major projects, they feel more manageable and less like punishment.

4. Make Peace with Repetition: Some things in life are meant to be repeated, like brushing your teeth, eating meals, or hugging loved ones. Chores fall into that same rhythm. When you stop expecting the house to stay spotless forever and instead embrace the cycles of mess and order, it stops feeling like failure and starts feeling like flow.

5. Create Mini Rituals Around It: Light a candle before you start wiping down the kitchen. Use a dish soap you actually like the scent of. Fold towels while sipping tea. These small touches can transform the moment from drudgery to a small act of self-care and presence.

Chores don’t have to be joy-stealers. With the right mindset, they can be a quiet celebration of the life you’re living...one folded towel, swept floor, and clean dish at a time.

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The First Drive-Thru Window

The convenience of grabbing food or coffee without leaving your car might feel like it has been around forever, but the very first drive-thru window didn’t appear until 1947...and it wasn’t from a fast-food giant. It was at a small burger stand in Springfield, Missouri, called Red’s Giant Hamburg (yes, “Hamburg,” not “Hamburger”...the sign was too small for the extra letters).

Owner Sheldon “Red” Chaney had a clever idea: cut a hole in the wall, slide in a window, and let customers order and pick up without stepping out of their cars.

It was a hit with busy post-war families who were juggling work, kids, and the new American pastime of driving. Soon after, other businesses took note, and drive-thru service began popping up everywhere, from banks to coffee shops.

What was the last drive-thru window you visited? Yesterday, I picked up a prescription from Walgreen's and a salad from Culvers...both from their drive-thru windows.

From prescriptions to salads, coffee, burgers, and even bank deposits, we can thank a tiny Missouri burger stand for starting it all.

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"I was the second oldest of seven children, and chores were a way of life for us. If your task wasn't completed, you were called right back to finish it."
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