Who’s got time for Time Management? We all do. Time management is really all about what I like to call the “in between” minutes — that is, the few extra moments you have while you’re waiting for something else to get done.

Here are my top 5 favorite tips to use your “in between” time to keep on top of housework:

1. While waiting for the coffee to brew, wipe down the kitchen countertops. (Estimated time: 1 1/2 minutes)
2. While breakfast is cooking, empty the dishwasher. When breakfast is done, load the dishes in your empty dishwasher so nothing stacks up in the sink. Run it before bedtime, and it’ll be ready to unload again in the morning. (Estimated time: 4 minutes)
3. While your shower water is heating up, use disinfecting wipes to clean the bathroom sink & toilet. (TIP: Keep wipes under every sink in your house so they’re ready when you are!) (Estimated time: 1 minute.)
4. Keep a magic eraser or sponge in your shower to wipe it down before you get out. There’s no more gross scum build up, and no need to schedule a time to clean! (Estimated time: 3 minutes.)
5. Next time you’re on the phone, sweep the kitchen floor. (Estimated time: 2 minutes.)

I find that people think small tasks take longer than they actually do, so next time you do a chore, try timing yourself and you’ll probably be surprised at how long it doesn’t take. And once you see how much gets done “in between,” you’ll have plenty of extra time to do something fun!