On a recent show, we talked about time management, and how you can get a lot done by grabbing and using small increments of time rather than trying to block out a large chunk. Taking five minutes here or there several times a time starts to add up, and before you know it, you have finished your task!

I know, you are probably saying, “What can I possibly do with five minutes of time?”

Well I have a few answers for you.

Here’s what you can accomplish in five minutes:

1. Sort through a junk drawer.
2. Clean out your medicine cabinet.
3. Sort through clothing, one drawer or shelf at a time.
4. Purge a basket of magazines and catalogs, tossing old ones.
5. Remove clutter from one surface area in your home.
6. Wipe fingerprints off a few door frames and light switches.
7. Check the batteries in your smoke detector.
8. Throw in a load of wash.
9. Fold a load of laundry.
10. Sew on a button.
11. Empty waste cans, and take out the trash.
12. Vacuum a room.
13. Sweep the front porch.
14. Water plants.
15. Check the air pressure in your tires, or check your oil.
16. Call to make an appointment.
17. Sort through your mail.
18. Pay a few bills.
19. Answer an email or two.
20. Purge your email inbox, or clean up computer files.
21. Add new contact information to your phone book.
22. Make a to-do List (also known as a Daily Hit List).
23. Put DVDs or CDs back in their cases.
24. Pick up some toys or clutter in your family room.
25. Do some crunches, push-ups, or leg lifts.
26. Take some vitamins, and drink a big glass of water.
27. Moisturize your face.
28. Write a thank-you note.
29. Give your kids a hug.
30. Give your service member a kiss.

Those last two are my favorites. So, let’s get crackin’ and make the most out of the minutes of our days. Good luck!