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A GON Reader Asks

Hi Maria,

I am looking for suggestions. By the time I do my regular chores of cooking, cleaning, laundry, etc., I find it hard to have time to do projects around my house. I am especially busy now that I am caring for my 91-year old mother-in-law, who has mild dementia. Thanks for any help!

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--Stacey


Maria Gracia responds...

Hi Stacey,

Thanks so much for your note...and hugs to you and your mother-in-law.

It can be challenging to keep up with everything you have to do, plus care for someone, plus get additional projects done. Have you considered hiring some help if it's within your budget? I do know that, right now, many cleaning companies require temperature checks of people they employ prior to cleanings, as well as masks, safety certification, and contactless cleanings, so perhaps there is a company you'd feel safe using right now. If you would love to hire out, but are not comfortable having a professional cleaning company in your home right now, if we can ever get past this pandemic, that's something you may wish to consider.

If not, or in the meantime, because it's sounding like you have very little personal time with everything you're currently doing, it's important to do two things:

a) Streamline what you're doing. Think of ways that cooking and cleaning can be done a little quicker, and with less hands-on necessity on your part. Use your slow-cooker or instant pot to save time for instance. Consider buying veggies that have already been pre-cut to save on meal prep time. Look for one-pot recipes so there isn't a ton of cleaning to do afterwards. Perhaps opt for an already-cooked meal, from your supermarket or a local restaurant, on some nights to free up some time. Do a quick clean-up daily (run a disinfecting wipe over the faucets, sinks, and toilets every night) and you'll spend a lot less time deep-cleaning. Stop clutter (if that's an issue) in its tracks. Be sure every item has a home, and those items are put back in their homes when you're done using them...eliminating a search or what you need when you need it and/or a nightly pick-up time.

b) Schedule your extra projects into your current schedule. When you're making your weekly schedule, you likely have certain days and times you use for dusting, vacuuming, bathrooms, etc. You have to do the same for your projects. It has to be part of the schedule you set up...and not just an 'if I have time left over, I'll do it' type of thing. Pick ONE extra project to work on at a time. Schedule a definite 10 or 20 minutes to work on it, one or two days a week. When that scheduled day or time rolls around, nothing but an absolute emergency should stop you. No, you probably won't be able to get whatever it is completely done, but it will be a start. And the next time you work on it, it will be that much closer to being done.

One more thing I thought of, since you mentioned your mother-in-law is going through some dementia...it's possible that she may need to be under someone's watch for her safety. While you're working on a project, is it possible for someone to keep her company for 30 minutes here and there so you can work on your projects without worrying about her safety and well-being?

Hope this helps a bit.

--Maria

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