6 Tips To Get Things Done Faster – When You Don’t Enjoy Doing Them

In life, there are things we enjoy doing and some things we don’t enjoy doing. Instead of dreading them, there are ways to make them more bearable. I will use two of my personal examples – Housework and work.

1.Tackle It Early:

One of the things I don’t enjoy doing is housework, especially after a long day. I found that doing the housework in the morning while I am still fresh and energetic makes the chores much easier. Do you have something you don’t enjoy doing? Try tackling it early.

2. Start Small:

Sometimes the thought of cleaning the whole house tires me. So, I trick myself into thinking – "Okay, I will just sweep the floor." And, as you might guess, I often end up doing more. But even if I only sweep, that's okay—it's still progress.

3. Outsource Help:

For some cleaning tasks I usually avoid (cleaning the windows and fans), I outsource help. I hire a cleaner once a month. It's not too expensive, and it saves me a lot of time.

4. Find Positives:

I work in customer service. The thoughts of what kind of customers I will meet today, and the possibility of overtime, scare me. When I dread going to work, I remind myself of three things I enjoy about it. For example, some nice colleagues, a dinner date with friends after work, and the upcoming off days and weekends.

5. Finish Quickly, Play Sooner:

I remember my mom saying to me (when I was still a kid), "Finish your homework quickly, so you can play sooner." It still applies to adult life. The faster I finish my task, the sooner I can leave the office. The faster I get the cleaning done, the sooner I can chill and watch Netflix.

6. Take Care Of Yourself:

Sometimes, I don’t manage my workload properly and end up leaving the office too late. Instead of getting rest right away, I spend at least an hour mindlessly scrolling through social media and end up sleeping late. The next morning, I feel so dreaded to go to work. The next day, the cycle continues. That makes me realize that if I neglect self-care, I end up in a cycle of exhaustion. It's crucial to set boundaries, get enough rest, and maintain a sustainable work-life balance.

Above are six simple strategies I use when I have to do things I don’t enjoy. What about you? Do share with us in the comments below.