You’ve probably heard of quiet-quitting by now, the trend that originated on TikTok and basically means only doing the work you’re paid to do, the bare minimum and nothing more. It’s usually applied to talking about work and jobs and if it sounds like underachieving, that’s kind of the point.
Fans of quiet-quitting do it to reinforce boundaries and create a better work-life balance, so they still get their work done, without getting burned out. Sounds appealing, doesn’t it? And the concept can be applied to more than just our jobs - we can use quiet-quitting at home, too. As in, only doing the tasks and chores you absolutely must, then stopping.
Just doing less will take some pressure off you and give you more time to enjoy yourself at home. Worried you’ll feel like a slacker? Reframe quiet-quitting as setting a boundary and reclaiming your time. The best part is, you can pick and choose the things to accomplish and what can wait. Here are some ways to try quiet-quitting around your house:
- Ignore organization tips and hacks that feel overwhelming to you and keep doing things your way, even if it’s “inefficient” or “ugly.”
- Only do the dishes you need right now. If that’s only a fork and plate for dinner, leave the rest of the dirty dishes until later.
- Don’t make your bed.
- Stop trying to learn how to fold a fitted sheet properly and just do the best you can.
- Don’t put your kids’ toys away at the end of the night. They’re just going to take them out to play with in the morning anyway.
- Give away plants that are too high maintenance or that you don’t love.
- Don’t unpack your suitcase right when you get home from a trip.
Source: Apartment Therapy
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