Efficient Hacks for Annoying Tasks (Because Some Things Just Don’t Spark Joy 😅)
We all have those tasks that feel way harder than they should. The ones that sit on your to-do list for days while you magically find time for everything else (even scrolling through dog videos on Instagram).
I took a poll recently, and these were the top six dreaded tasks:
✔️ Making lunches
✔️ Folding laundry
✔️ Washing hair
✔️ Content creation
✔️ Chores
✔️ Cooking dinner
And you know what people would rather be doing instead? Creating, playing with their puppy, hanging out with their kids, sleeping, going for solo walks, and making collages. (Honestly, same.)
So, let’s talk about how to make the hard stuff easier, without feeling like you need a whole productivity overhaul. These hacks will save you time, energy, and maybe even a little sanity.
🥪 Making Lunches (Aka: Why Do We Have to Eat Every Day?)
Snack Plates Are Lunch: Crackers, cheese, fruit, hummus, nuts. No assembly, no stress.
The Leftover Rule: Last night’s dinner is today’s lunch. Call it a “bistro bowl” and feel fancy.
Grocery Store Assembly: Pre-chopped veggies + roast chicken + a wrap = instant winner.
Bulk It & Forget It: Prep a few days’ worth at once. Future you will be thrilled.
🧺 Folding Laundry (The Never-Ending Pile of Doom)
Skip It: Live out of the clean laundry basket. No judgment.
Sort, Don’t Fold: Use bins for each person and let them grab their own stuff.
Multitask Motivation: Only watch your favorite show while folding. (Bribery works.)
Minimalist Hack: Own fewer clothes. Less laundry = less folding. Simple math.
🚿 Washing Hair (Why Is This the Hardest Thing?)
Dry Shampoo Is a Lifestyle: Extend your wash days and no one will know.
The “Rinse & Refresh”: Skip shampoo, just rinse & condition.
Slicked-Back Bun = Effortless Chic: Dirty hair? No problem.
Train Your Hair: The less you wash it, the less you need to.
📱 Content Creation (Aka: Staring at a Blank Screen in Panic)
Batch It Like a Boss: One hour = a week of content.
Repurpose, Don’t Reinvent: Turn an old post into a new reel, quote, or email.
Use Templates: Stop starting from scratch.
Talk It Out: Voice-to-text your thoughts and clean them up later.
🧹 Chores (Why Is There Always More to Do?!)
The 10-Minute Sprint: Set a timer, clean fast, then stop.
Make It a Game: Race the dishwasher timer. Blast music.
Lower Your Standards (A Little): Good enough is enough.
Outsource If You Can: Delegate, trade tasks, or hire help.
🍽️ Cooking Dinner (Aka: The Dreaded "What’s for Dinner?" Question)
Theme Nights = Less Thinking: Taco Tuesday, Pasta Wednesday, Stir-Fry Friday.
Sheet Pan Meals = One Pan, No Effort: Toss everything in, roast, done.
Double It & Freeze It: Future you will thank you.
Lazy Meals Are Real Meals – Cereal? Boiled eggs and toast? Cheese and crackers? Valid dinner choices. My brother would say just try to have a little bit of protein.
The Bottom Line
Not everything has to be hard. You don’t need to love these tasks, but they also don’t have to suck the life out of you. The goal? Make them easier, faster, and less painful so you can spend more time doing what you actually love.
Got a lazy hack that saves your sanity? Drop it in the comments—I need to know! ⬇️
