Daily “To Do’s” get Things Done!”

Our brains like rhythm. That’s why phrases like Taco Tuesday or Flashback Friday are so easy to remember. The words just roll off the tongue.

A virtual client of mine was frustrated that her weekends were filled with never-ending chores, so we decided to break those tasks down to daily manageable “to-do’s.

She suggested “Trash It Tuesday” since her garbage pick up was on Wednesday morning.  All of a sudden, she was having FUN assigning her dreaded tasks to different days.

It sounds a little silly, but it works.

She reports that when Thursday rolls around, she immediately thinks “Towel Thursday.” When Friday comes along, her brain goes straight to “Floors Friday.”

It is not a strict system, and it certainly is not a chore chart. It's a gentle framework that keeps things moving along without a lot of thinking.

Why This Works

These little phrases act like mental cues.

Instead of trying to hold a long list of chores in your head, your brain begins to associate the day with a simple action.

Even better, you do not have to complete everything every single week. Perhaps every other week works for you? Remember, the goal is not perfection, it’s just to get things done!

If you like this idea, here are lots of ideas on how you could structure your own week.  Choose what works best for you, your week, and your energy.

Monday

Mail Monday (letters, packages, returns)
Motivate Monday (set goals, fresh start)
Menu Monday (plan meals for the week)
Money Monday (bills, budget check)
Maintenance Monday (little home fixes)

Tuesday

Tidy Tuesday (quick house reset)
Toilet Tuesday (bathroom refresh)
Tackle-a-Task Tuesday (that thing you’ve been putting off)
Toss-Something Tuesday (declutter a small area)
Take-a-Walk Tuesday (fresh air break)
Try-Something-New Tuesday (recipe, hobby, idea)

Wednesday

Washday Wednesday (laundry routine)
Wipe-It  Wednesday (counters, surfaces)
Window Wednesday (glass, mirrors)
Water-the-Plants Wednesday (houseplants, garden)
Wardrobe Wednesday (closet tidy, outfit planning)
Write-a-Note Wednesday (cards, messages, thank-yous)

Thursday

Throw Away Thursday (trash, recycling, declutter)
Tidy-Up Thursday (quick straighten up)
Tackle-a-Drawer Thursday (small organizing project)
Towel Thursday (fresh bathroom linens)
Tech Tuesday ( clear emails, files, digital cleanup)

Friday

Fridge Friday (clean out leftovers)
Floors Friday (vacuum, sweep)
File-It Friday (papers, documents)
Food-Prep Friday (prep weekend meals)
Finance Friday (review spending, accounts)
Friendship Friday (call/text/write or check in)

Saturday

Sheets Switch Saturday (change linens)
Sweeping Saturday (floors, porch, entry)
Shopping Saturday (groceries, errands)
Social Saturday (friends, gatherings)

Sunday

Simple Sunday (slow pace, light tasks)
Self-Care Sunday (rest, reset)
Soup Sunday (cook something cozy)
Slow-Down Sunday (unplug, relax)
Schedule Sunday (calendar check, planning)

It’s a small thing, really, but I’ve discovered that a little alliteration can go a long way. Those simple word pairings have a way of breaking things down and making them manageable.  Let me know if this idea helps YOU get things done!