“I didn’t want to deal with putting away awkward pieces like canning jars and lids, funnels, blender parts, and various other things I really didn’t have a home for. I found if I set the timer for a mere 5–10 minutes after the dishwashing was done, I could focus on dealing with the countertop clutter. If this is done regularly, the mountain of put-off tasks whittles down and then disappears. Setting the timer keeps me focused and on track.”
