Episode 51: Daily Action vs Batching

Is it better to take care of regular tasks daily or let a backlog build up and then take care of it all at once? You probably won't be surprised by the answer that question: It depends. This week, Janine and Shannon discuss their ideas around which tasks are better handled daily and which can be batched. Discussion topics include: • Tornadoes in St. Louis • Taking care of things every day versus letting things build up to do at once • Janine’s affinity for daily habits • How it’s more beneficial to batch some tasks rather than do them daily • Areas that really benefit from daily action, like handling email and keeping the kitchen clean • How perfectionism can get in the way of putting stuff away • Janine’s definition of clutter: Having more items than you can comfortably store • How some things are better done in batches • Being mindful about approaching tasks daily or in batches • How Shannon batches the processing of the mail • The Paper Karma app that helps you get rid of unwanted mail • Right-turn technology (have you ever seen a UPS truck turn left?) • Getting rid of a backlog without adding to it • How sometimes a backlog doesn’t even have to be dealt with