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5 Ways to Make Chores Faster and More Fun

By Sarah Aguirre, About.com

1. Turn on the music. Listen to your favorite music and watch how time flies while you work and sing along. If multiple people are working together, take turns choosing the music.

2. Clean together. Working together in a group can be a lot more motivating for some people. It helps us keep going to complete a task when we see others working too.

3. Make it a game. Or turn it into a competition. Who can find the most red toys? Try having the kids shoot dirty laundry into the hampers as if they were shooting baskets in basketball.

4. Set a timer. Trying to beat the clock can create a lot of energy. Set the timer for a certain amount of time and race to beat the buzzer.

5. Take a break. Don't get too burned out on working. Break up your chores and reward yourself throughout the process. Taking a few moments to catch your breath can gear you up for the next job.

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