Do small chores as needed so they occupy the least amount of time possible. Put a shirt back on the hanger, repair the sag on the rear gate, replace that burned-out light bulb, and put new batteries in your smoke alarm. If you start taking care of the immediate tasks rather than save them for later, you’ll notice an amazing difference in your clutter problem. The small stuff adds up to big projects later—don’t let them snowball.
As you go about your day today, pay attention to which tasks can be done immediately. The dishwasher can be loaded, the cereal box can be put in the cupboard, the dining table can be cleared so that it’s clean for dinner, and your paid bills can be filed. Things are looking better already!