After taking 3 weeks away from my computer, I realised how much time I was actually spending on it…far too much. I am sure some of you may feel the same, be it an addiction to facebook, games, surfing the net or chatting online (for me it was spending time on the blog, creating posts and general interaction on facebook). Sometimes it is hard to shut the computer down and walk away.
Now that I am back into my regular routine I have created a weekly planner to help me dedicate time to certain tasks I need to accomplish around the house. You can use this planner how you desire, however for me it’s to help create a healthy routine and balance between the blog, home and family.
I like to bake at least twice a week, fold washing everyday, schedule in time for the gym at least 3 times a week, iron and then complete the general daily and weekly cleaning tasks. I have scheduled in more than ample time to complete my ironing and fold washing, but this will allow for all the other things I do like tidying up the kids cupboards while putting the washing away.
I’m going to put this planner on the fridge to use as a guide to keep me on track. I have my morning routine of lunches, washing and quick tidy up under control so I didn’t add it to my planner. I have dedicated family time on Saturday nights and Sunday’s as this is highly important and a big priority of mine.
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Fantastic – thankyou!!! I find it also helps me to fill in a planner every so often too – just jot down what I’ve done. Makes me a bit accountable and shows where I’m spending my time!
Love this Kat!!! Thank you very much! I will certainly be using this as I am falling behind in what I want to do around the house and blog wise too
Ooh, lovely planner. Totally printing one out to go on the fridge 🙂
Lovely planner! i would love to read more about your already established morning routine. that is one area I could really use some organization in!
ooooh, FABULOUS! Going to print this off onto A3 paper (at work, but don’t tell them that! hehe)
Why does it only go to 8:30pm? Going to bed that early only happens in my wildest fantasies… I wish it went later because I’d love to use this. I’m a grad student who teaches classes too. Something like this would be so helpful.
This is so great! I needed something small, daily and hourly. You managed to condense the “hourly” portion I was looking for, without making each day separate, because normally you have to flip a page for each day. Hope that all made sense, in either case you are a life saver and I really appreciate you posting this. Thank you!
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