Like for instance.
7:00 am get up
8:30 am drive kids to school
8:45 am get gas
9:00 am nap for an hour
10:00 am take a shower
10:15 am relax
11:45 am do the dishes
1:30 pm dr appt
2:30 pm Walmart shopping
3:45 pm pick up kids
5:00 pm make supper
7:00 pm watch hockey
10:00 pm go to bed
Yes for years I used them just to do a lot of little things. These days I have far more motivation so I still have my basic lists ie routines I do everyday. I wouldn’t get too pedantic of the times etc but just ticking off little jobs to do really did help me. It’s hard to start at first but if you get into a routine it’s a lot easier.
I got a some sort of routine. I can’t see my routine but maybe schooled people when i get observed find one.
When the dishes pile up or the garbage bin is full. Or the floors need vaccumcleaning etc. i do it frequently.
I usually try to fit trivial chores in between bigger goals. I find it better to list things more in terms of roles:
patient/health
make eye appt
read book about sleep issues
work
email xxxx about project
son
fix dads computer
deposit check
husband
call about endo dr
pet owner
trim nails
car owner
get gas
install windshield wipers
tenant/chores
laundry
vacuum
groceries
The idea is to do something that is fairly significant for each role, but preferably proactive things if there arent many fires to put out. This keeps you from getting caught up in trivial tasks.
Its good to distinguish between goals, tasks and projects. Goals are what you want, tasks are simple and short, projects are collections of tasks perhaps in a specific order. Each role should have goals attached to it.
My work role is pretty subdued right now, but at least I have a better understand and juggle my other roles now.