Welcome to the Free Chore Manager! This Notion template is designed to help you and your family manage household tasks with ease. Here’s a quick guide on how to get the most out of this tool:

Overview

The Chore Manager is a digital system that helps assign, track, and update chores within the household. It offers flexibility for families of all sizes and structures, allowing you to organize tasks by frequency, area (room), or who is assigned.

Tabs/Views Available:

• All Chore List: A full view of every chore, sorted by area.
• Tasks by Frequency: View chores broken down by how often they need to be done (daily, weekly, bi-weekly, etc.).
• Mom’s Tasks: A quick view for mom (or whoever is assigned), showcasing all of your personal tasks. You can also duplicate this view for other family members.
• Chore Chart: A visual representation of your chores, showing the current status of tasks (overdue, due today, not due yet).

How to Assign Chores

Each task includes the following:

• Chore Name: The title or description of the task.
• Status: Automatically tracks the status of the chore with custom formulas.
  • ✨ Not Due Yet
  • 🔴 Overdue
  • 🟠 Due Today
• Assigned To: Who is responsible for completing the task.
• Frequency: How often the chore needs to be done (daily, weekly, bi-weekly, etc.).
• Last Completed: The date when the task was last completed.
• Next Due Date: The upcoming due date for the task.
• Area: Where the task is located or what category it falls into (e.g., kitchen, bathroom, pet care).

Using Different Views

The Chore Manager is set up to provide you with different views to manage chores effectively:

All Chore List

• This view shows every chore across the household. Tasks are grouped by area (e.g., kitchen, bathroom, etc.).
• How to Use: This is the best place to see the full scope of what needs to be done.

Tasks by Frequency

• Chores are grouped by their frequency (daily, weekly, monthly, etc.).
• How to Use: Use this view to see how often each task is supposed to be done. A great way to plan your week!

Mom’s Tasks

• A filtered view that shows all the tasks assigned to “Mom.” This can be easily modified for other members of the household.
• How to Use: Check here to quickly see what’s on your plate.

Chore Chart

• This chore chart feature offers a graphical representation of the total number of chores and their current statuses (Overdue, Due Today, Not Due Yet).
• How to Use: Use this visual to see at a glance how many tasks are overdue or due today.

Customizing Your Task List

Here’s how to tailor the Chore Manager to fit your home:

Add or Edit Chores

Click 'New' to add a new chore, or select a chore to update its details. You can set the frequency, assign it to a family member, and specify which room it pertains to.

Setting Up Areas

In addition to rooms like the home office or playroom, you can also create categories for tasks beyond specific spaces, like Pet Care. This lets you manage all household responsibilities, from feeding the pets to tidying up the living room, in one organized system tailored to your family’s needs.

Add Family Members

Assign tasks to different family members by adjusting the Assigned To column.

Send invite to your family member ⤵️

Once they have access, assign tasks to them ⤵️

Formula-Driven Status Tracking

The Status column is formula-based and changes automatically based on the due date:

• 🟠 Due Today: If the chore is due today.
• 🔴 Overdue: If the chore was not completed by the due date.
• ✨ Not Due Yet: If the chore’s due date is in the future.

There’s no need to manually update statuses. As long as you update the “Last Completed” date, the “Next Due Date” will calculate automatically based on the frequency, and the formula will adjust the status accordingly.

Managing Your Chores Efficiently

1. Updating Chores: Once a task is completed, simply update the “Last Completed” date. The “Next Due Date” will automatically calculate based on the frequency you’ve assigned.

2. Overdue Chores: If a chore isn’t completed by the due date, it will automatically move to Overdue status. This will show as a red icon 🔴, helping you prioritize late tasks.

3. Custom Areas: The template includes a column called Area where you can assign chores to specific rooms, like Kitchen or Bathroom, but also customize this for non-room categories like Pet Care or General tasks.

4. Weekly/Monthly Planning: Use the Tasks by Frequency view to plan your cleaning schedule. Seeing all weekly or monthly tasks in one place can help you plan better.

Pro Tips

1. Customize for Your Family: Duplicate the Mom’s Tasks view for each family member, and set the filter to show only their tasks.
2. Update Regularly: The effectiveness of this template depends on keeping the Next Due Date updated. Simply adjust the Next Due Date as tasks are completed. The status will automatically change based on the due date and frequency you’ve set (daily, weekly, etc.).

With the Chore Manager, keeping track of household chores has never been easier. Use the visual chart to monitor progress, customize tasks by frequency and area, and make sure nothing gets overlooked!