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My examples for finding the function of my care tasks:
Floors
1. Health and Safety: I need to remove tripping hazards and prevent bugs, mold, and
bacteria from spreading or growing.
2. Comfort: I want room for kids to play; I don’t like bits of dirt sticking to my feet when I
am barefoot.
3. Happiness: I like the way the room looks when the floors are clean and mopped.
Feels peaceful.
Laundry
1. Health and Safety: I need to have clean clothes to wear.
2. Comfort: I want my clothes to look nice and for me to find what I am looking for
easily.
3. Happiness: I like having an aesthetically pleasing closet.
Tidying
1. Health and Safety: I need to remove tripping hazards.
2. Comfort: I want to be able to find the things I need, to have room for my hobbies, so
my kids can focus better when they play.
3. Happiness: I like to be able to decorate for the holidays in the main room and it looks
nicer to me if things are tidy. I like to create an inviting environment for guests.
Bathroom Cleaning
1. Health and Safety: I need to prevent mold and bacteria from growing or spreading.
2. Comfort: I want be able to find my things, to see clearly in the mirror, for things to
smell good.
3. Happiness: I like to have a calming place to take a bath; I like to have a clear spot to
do my makeup.
Dishes
1. Health and Safety: I need to have clean dishes with which to eat and cook.
2. Comfort: I want to have a clear sink to bathe the baby, to have more counter space
available.
3. Happiness: I don’t have a happiness layer for dishes.
Bathing/Showering
1. Health and Safety: I need to remove dirt and dead skin cells from my body.
2. Comfort: I want to have clean hair so I can look nice and not feel greasy. To smell
nice and feel confident in public.
3. Happiness: I like to be able to relax, to focus on myself, and to read a book in the tub.
Dusting
1. Health and Safety: I need to prevent allergies and help control my asthma.
2. Comfort: I want to be able to set things down without them getting dusty, to remove
pet fur so it doesn’t get on my clothes.
3. Happiness: I like feeling like I have created a warm and inviting space for guests.
Cleaning My Kitchen
1. Health and Safety: I need to prevent bugs, bacteria, and mold from spreading or
growing.
2. Comfort: I want to have plenty of space to cook and do my hobbies on the kitchen
island. It’s easy to sit down for family dinner when the table is clear.
3. Happiness: I like the way my kitchen looks when the counters are clear.
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