Before Breakfast Stretch the cadence
Jun 5, 2025
Discover how stretching the frequency of recurring tasks can transform your time management. Learn practical strategies to adjust how often you tackle chores like laundry and cleaning. By doing so, you can reclaim precious time for more fulfilling activities. This approach encourages a balanced lifestyle while maximizing productivity. It’s all about working smarter, not harder!
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Stretch Task Cadence
- Experiment with stretching the cadence of recurring tasks to reduce time spent on chores.
- Life will generally continue fine if some tasks happen less frequently than weekly.
Life’s Weekly Rhythms
- Weekly rhythms dominate much of our lives including work, school, and social commitments.
- This fixed weekly pattern influences how people schedule their chores and maintenance tasks.
Time Efficiency by Spacing Tasks
- Many tasks take about the same amount of time regardless of how often you do them.
- Stretching the time between tasks can reduce total time spent on them annually.