Home Sweet Home: Jobs I Love Doing vs. Duties I Tolerate

Do you ever find yourself asking, 'What kind of work do I love doing at home?' Many of us balance a mix of duties and activities that bring us joy and those that are more of a necessity. In this article, we'll explore some of the daily tasks that Sophia, a tech specialist, loves doing at home and those that are a bit of a chore.

Cooking for Family: A True Joy

Cooking food for my family brings me joy like nothing else.

Sophia finds immense happiness in preparing meals for her loved ones. Whether it's her signature pavbhaji or something simple that involves love and care, every dish comes with a sense of accomplishment and adds joy to the family table.

Organizing Without Stress: My Peaceful Haven

Organising things and cleaning them provides me peace. I love seeing clean places with things kept in their places in a nice and accessible way.

For Sophia, organizing is not just a task but a form of meditation. She finds satisfaction in a well-organized space, where everything has its place. This routine brings a sense of tranquility, making her home a peaceful haven.

Fun and Relaxation: Eating, Sleeping, and Binge-Watching

Sophia also appreciates the simple pleasures of life. She loves eating, sleeping, and binge-watching her favorite shows on Quora, Instagram, or YouTube. These activities bring her immense joy and provide much-needed relaxation after a long day.

Is there anything better than eating and sleeping in your own home in peace?

Engaging with Loved Ones: Probing for Fun

Poking my husband/didi/grandparents/parents for no reason. Yes. I am that person who keeps poking whoever is with me at home. It's fun!

Even the act of poking others (in a playful manner, of course), adds a touch of fun to family life. Sophia often finds herself poking her family members for no reason, simply to burst out in laughter and make cherished memories.

Self-Reflection and Admiration: Mirrors Are My Friend

Seeing myself in the mirror. I love admiring myself and feel proud of how far I have come.

Your reflection is not just a mirror; it’s a source of self-joy and pride for Sophia. She often checks herself in the mirror, marveling at her growth and achievements. This routine boosted her confidence and kept her motivated in life.

Excel Sheets and Home Management: A Consultant’s Role

Yes, consultants can make excel sheets for anything and everything under the Sun. Here's the pavbhaji I cooked for my family last quarter.

Managing home duties with the precision of a consultant, Sophia creates and updates excel sheets for her home inventory, expenses, and schedules. This meticulous approach makes her household management both efficient and enjoyable.

Supporting My Kid: School Projects as Family Fun

Helping my kid with her school projects!

Sophia enjoys engaging with her daughter on school projects. Her diverse educational background in bio-math, physics, chemistry, electronics, and software gives her a unique perspective. She relishes the fun and creativity in working on projects with her child, though the cleaning-up that follows can be quite hectic!

Tolerating Duties, Loving the Joys

After taking care of household and cooking tasks for about 30 years, Sophia acknowledges that many of these duties are necessary rather than enjoyable. She finds herself performing them out of duty rather than love.

I do them because they have to be done and not because I love doing any of them.

However, she still finds joy in the finer aspects of life: helping her child with projects, reading and writing on Quora, playing mobile games, listening to music, and taking long sleeps until her world awakens again.

In conclusion, it’s important to recognize the difference between the tasks we love doing and those we are merely tolerating. Sophia’s journey highlights the need for balancing both for a more fulfilling and enjoyable home life.