Five Minutes

Have five minutes? Ha! That’s what a lot of you are probably saying. That’s what I am saying. If you do happen to find yourself with a spare five minutes, like me, you’ll probably run to the coffee pot to refill your mug so you can find the energy to tackle everything on your to-do list. Not a coffee drinker? Then, I’ve got a really handy-dandy list of things to fill up your spare five minutes.

Courtesy of Real Simple magazine, here are some great five-minute mini-chores to help you feel productive. Complete any of these items, and I think you deserve one heck of a pat on the back. Or a cup of coffee. You decide.

1. Check your voice mail.
2. Pitch three old items from the refrigerator.
3. Test pens or markers and toss the dead ones.
4. Clear off the top of the refrigerator.
5. Remove gum wrappers, receipts, and ATM slips from your purse.
6. Download the pictures in your digital camera to your computer.
7. Throw out all expired coupons.
8. Scan your sock drawer and put any one-offs in a basket. If their matches don’t turn up after the next laundry day, toss them.
9. Write a thank-you note you’ve been putting off.

Here’s hoping you find five minutes to be productive today!