30 Things You Can Do In 30 Minutes (Or Less)
Does anyone else feel like in the summer with the insane heat your productivity goes way down? When I feel like I am not being productive I like to do a few small things that I need to tackle that don’t take a ton of time. There are 30 things you can do in 30 minutes or less on this list and all of them will make you feel a bit more accomplished!
30 Things You Can Do In 30 Minutes (Or Less)
- Fold laundry and put it away
- Read a few chapters of a book
- Do a spot clean of your house and put things away out of place
- Do a face mask
- Do a workout
- Go walk for 30 minutes
- Clean out and organize your dresser drawers (a few of them)
- Go through your kids’ closet and pull out clothes they don’t wear
- Clean out your fridge/pantry
- Run a quick errand like getting gas, or the post office
- Vacuum out your car
- Take a 30-minute nap
- Deep condition your hair
- Paint your nails or toenails
- Go through your mail
- Organize your junk drawer
- Meditate
- Journal
- FaceTime a friend
- Make a delish salad or smoothie
- Go through emails
- Pay bills
- Work on a puzzle
- Check-in on the news
- Clean behind your appliances
- Vacuum your house
- Meal plan for the week
- Make a to-do list for the week
- Clean out your purse
- Write snail mail to send to a friend
What is something you would add to this list?
This post was written in 2020 and has been updated for 2023.
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I just moved out this week so thanks for this list – it will make adapting to the changes much easier! Thanks for sharing! ❤️✨
Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog
http://charmainenyw.comPublished 8.27.20
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Stephanie wrote:
I also love to get a lot of little things done at once. I make myself lists like this all the time to make sure I remember everything, and also to feel good about all the small things I can get done.
Published 8.27.20
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Kate wrote:
These are great suggestions – I need to work some of these 30 minute jobs into my day tomorrow I think!
Published 8.27.20
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Kileen wrote:
These are all great things that I never really put any mind to or noticed that they do take 3o minutes or less! These feel like they would take way longer but you’re right, there quick and simple!
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cute & littlePublished 8.27.20
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Beth Berger wrote:
I love this list! I used to be way more of a procrastinator then I am now. I justified putting things off because I would convince myself that they were going to take too long. For one month I timed myself doing tons of tasks so I could get a sense of how long things ACTUALLY take. Now I put things off way less! Having a list of tasks that take less than 30 minutes is a great way to encourage yourself to actually do them. 🙂
Published 8.27.20
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Kaelen wrote:
My problem is getting distracted in the middle of my tasks, but it’s true – so many things are pretty quick if you just focus.
xoKaelen | Darling Marcelle
Published 8.27.20
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Mosaics Lab wrote:
oh well, there is a lot that can be done in 30 min or less, yes! Everything else is just lame excuses. Thank you for the great reminder.
Published 8.27.20
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Amanda wrote:
It’s funny– all those small tasks we don’t want to do (ie clean out the fridge or junk drawer) really don’t even have to take up so much time. This list is so helpful to get more done by breaking it down into 30-minute increments and I will definitely be referring to this. Thanks for sharing!
Published 8.27.20
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Stephanie wrote:
I am terrible about giving myself time to just enjoy things like this. But when I can, I usually read, meditate, or scroll through my phone – for fun, not for work! 🙂
Published 8.28.20
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This is a great list! I always try to pick a few quick things to do once my daughter goes to bed so I still have Netflix time!
Published 8.28.20
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Azreen Sofia wrote:
This helps a lot! Might also fill my time do such things except the “30 minutes of a nap” cuz I might need more
Published 8.28.20
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MissMillMag wrote:
Very useful ideas for working women. I love this list!
Thanks for sharing such an amazing article, really informative.Published 8.31.20
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Published 9.2.20
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MaryBeth wrote:
Good afternoon Neely,
I am a perpetual list maker & tend to over schedule my day. I’m also alot ADHD & OCD! & tend to procrastinate! About this time EVERYDAY I look at my list & get overwhelmed! SO I made 3 lists: what can be done in 5min., 15min., & 30min. Trying to check off as much as I can & telling myself I only have to work on BIG projects 30min at a time. 🙂Published 1.18.21
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Alex Bosia wrote:
Great! It is mostly…. cleaning. But thanks you’ve showed me a few others, and helped me! I found out something I can do today, for at least 30 minutes. Thanks!
Published 5.3.22
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hoppycrossing on insta wrote:
really good list!
Published 2.5.23
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Robin wrote:
Small tasks make big change possible! Thank you for sharing your list.
Published 6.5.23
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Ayah wrote:
Great list! Deep-conditioning my hair is something I would do if I only had 30 mins 🙂 Going through emails is also so me! Thanks for sharing!
Published 6.5.23
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Deanna | Life By Deanna wrote:
Great list and perfect reminder to go clean out my fridge! Haha
Published 6.5.23
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Cynthia wrote:
This was a great quick read! I often struggle with floundering and not being able to focus on what to do. Having a list is helpful!
Published 6.5.23
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