Chore-snacking is growing in popularity on social media too, but put simply, it’s the practice of completing one quick cleaning or tidying task to help build momentum and kickstart productivity without feeling overwhelmed.

“Chore-snacking can work well for people who are easily distracted, struggle to stay focused or are prone to distractions,” explains Kamalyn Kaur, a psychotherapist and anxiety expert. “It’s the ideal approach towards small tasks that don’t require a lot of time but add up to a tidier environment. For example, quick cleaning jobs such as wiping down counters, dusting surfaces, tidying up, hoovering one room or a small area or cleaning out the fridge.”

By splitting up these tasks into smaller chunks and slotting them into your day, it stops chores building up, keeps the home clean more often and importantly allows people to clean when it suits them, helping them to feel more in control of their lives.

According to Kaur, laundry fits well into this model as it’s done in phases. “You can pick whichever phase you have time or energy for – sorting clothes, starting a wash cycle, folding laundry, putting clothes away in small batches.”

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