Are you tired of battling over the chores of the house? It’s exhausting, I get it. Before my husband and I had kids, our house was clean all the time. Then kids came and oh my gosh, our house is rarely clean!
Not only is it hard to find time to clean, it’s always hard to decide who cleans what and when. While there are far more important things in our life, I’m not above admitting that we sometimes have disagreements over who does what chores. We aren’t genuinely mad at each other, we are just all worn out is all. That’s why we finally put some focus on how to stop the battle over chores.
How to Stop The Battle Over Chores
Just Do It
Does it make you crazy that your spouse is always putting their socks on the floor. Does it create arguments between the two of you? I get it, I really do. But at the end of the day, it’s just a pair of socks. Just pick them up and let it go. While I don’t necessarily agree with this on the bigger things, I am a big believer in the “don’t sweat the small stuff” mindset.
Create a Chore Chart
Chore charts are great for kids and adults alike. It’s kind of a perfect option for families. If you can look up at a calendar and just see what chore you need to do, it helps you just know exactly what needs to be done so you aren’t having to wonder.
Hire Someone
Between work and kids and extracurriculars and spending time together, sometimes it is simply hard to find time to get everything done. Hiring out housework is probably cheaper than you think it is. I have found that hiring a housekeeper for a few hours per week is a great way to stay on top of the little things the rest of the time.
Just Ask
Everyone is stressed out. To ease the stress, why not ask your spouse or family member how you can help. Just the idea that you are asking to help will ease tensions tremendously.
