Because I live alone (without even a cat to add to my cleaning tasks) - I have found I actually enjoy cleaning in small bites. When I worked & lived with a full house of husband, kids, & pets - I would have to devote a whole day (or 2) to the process in order for it to actually BE clean for a moment or two. These days I keep a list on my phone of my cleaning projects & find when the mood hits me, I can knock a bit out in under 10 minutes. It also helps remind me that, yes, I did vacuum on Tuesday. :)