![]() ![]() ![]() Or perhaps that’s not enough time on certain priorities. Finishing small day tasks, email, planning for tomorrow, energy breakĤ:00-5:00 Pick up, time with kids, readingĨ:00-9:30 Relax, self-care, time with hubby, prep for morning No distractions and work on the MOST impactful work priority of the day.ħ:30-9:00 Get ready for the day, morning routine with kids, and drop off for kidsġ2:30-3:00 Deep work during naptime for youngest (no distractions)ģ:00-4:00 Scheduling/planning for work and family. And you’re totally focused on the task at hand.īut don’t worry, the rest can be scheduled for later!Ĭurious about what this looks like as a mom? Check out this example of my schedule, and think about what YOUR perfect block schedule looks like.ĥ-6:00 Self-Care (It’s worth it to wake up early!) Movement, meditation, and journaling most days.Ħ-7:30 Deep work. So, instead of working on the computer, while feeding the kids, and putting laundry away, you’re only doing ONE of those things. These blocks of time are dedicated ONLY to your specific activity or grouping of activities. Some people schedule blocks every thirty minutes, but two or three-hour chunks of time work well for most. It’s done, and I can move on with my life.įind more ways to push yourself HERE: How to Motivate Yourself on Bad Days No excuses.Īdditionally, Parkinson’s law states that whatever activity you do will fill up the time you give to it.įor example, give me a whole day to clean my house, and trust me, it will take all day. Because you have given yourself priorities and made decisions ahead of time, it drives you to act on what you’ve laid out for yourself. See also: How to Create Your Not-to Do Listįinally, what gets scheduled gets done. When someone asks you to do something you’re not thrilled about, use the block schedule and realize that those are non-negotiable meetings with yourself. So, treat it as the insanely valuable resource it is. It’s simple, but your productivity will soar.įourth, it keeps others from taking your time. Instead, block in when you’ll help the kids with certain things, and when it’s possible to take time for focused work. If you work from home, it’s very easy to attempt to work and take care of the kids simultaneously. Third, a block schedule gives you the space to work deeply. (For other ways to be more present, read: How to Start Meditation and Practice Gratitude.) You feel less rushed and actually notice your friend’s smile or the way you feel after a good workout.įurthermore, your sense of overwhelm evaporates because you know there’s a time for everything – it’s just not right now. Likewise, if you need more time for self-care or your partner, you find when that best works and prioritize it before less important items.īecause you are committed to staying within your block focus, it is MUCH easier to notice the world around you. If spending quality time with your children is a priority, then you can block that in as ONLY kid time. First, it enables you to focus on what’s important ahead of time. ![]()
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