Explore unique routines that prioritize calm, connection, kindness, and joy. Learn about family routines, memory keeping, and the impact on productivity. Discover effective strategies for maintaining well-being and emotional balance in daily life.
Weekly meal planning routine supports effective time management and family meal preferences.
Morning weekday routine emphasizes calmness, connection, and kindness with children.
Saturday morning routine 'Calvin Saturday' promotes relaxation and personal enjoyment for the speaker.
Deep dives
Weekly Meal Planning Routine
One routine that works for the speaker is their weekly meal planning routine. Every weekend, usually on Sundays, they plan out meals for the upcoming week, consulting their family for meal preferences. They use a dry erase calendar to display the meal plan and have a dinner queue list of preferred meals. Additionally, they place a grocery delivery order at the same time to support calm in managing their time effectively.
Morning Weekday Routine
The speaker's morning weekday routine involves handling breakfast and lunches for their three kids, unloading the dishwasher, and interacting with each child according to their unique needs and schedules. They emphasize the importance of creating a calm and connected start to the day, supporting their principles of calmness, connection, and kindness.
Saturday Morning Routine
The speaker's Saturday morning routine, named Calvin Saturday by their kids, allows for a relaxed start to the day with the children watching TV and having breakfast while the speaker enjoys personal time in bed. This routine supports both calmness and joy by offering a moment of relaxation and enjoyment.
Afternoon Weekday Routine
The speaker's afternoon weekday routine is viewed as an art basket, allowing for flexibility in handling various tasks related to children, homework, snacks, and activities between 2 pm and 6 pm. This routine prioritizes connection, kindness, and joy by providing a structured yet adaptable approach to afternoon activities.
Monthly Emily and Kendra Work Days Routine
The monthly routine of Emily and Kendra Work Days involves the speaker collaborating with her best friend at a coffee shop to work on projects and share ideas, followed by a non-work lunch. This routine supports the values of connection and joy by providing dedicated time for professional and personal interactions.
While this episode is definitely seven routines that work for me, the reason I’m sharing them is not so that you will do them because they’ll work. It’s more to see how I arrived at certain routines, what priorities they support, and maybe they’ll inspire a small change or adjustment in your own routine that could make your life work better for you and the season you’re in.
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