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Having daily and weekly routines means I don’t have to play catch-up or winning everything. There’s nothing wrong with winning it. But, I feel more at peace when I’m prepared with a plan.

Lack of structure can make us feel unmotivated and distracted and often leads to you doing everything the opposite. Of course, flexibility is important, but structure is necessary for creating a sense of stability and balance in your life.

Even if you are not working full time. Today, I’m sharing 5 ways you can build structure into your weekly and daily schedule so you can feel less stressed and more prepared!

I check my calendar and emails to see what blog posts I need to write, which projects are due, and any scheduled appointments. Here’s a list of 20 productive things you can do on a Sunday to prepare for the week ahead.
I don’t think that scheduling is uncreative. I think that structure is required for creativity. – Twyla Tharp 


1. Plan your day the night before Even if you’ve already planned out your week, it’s important to plan out some of the details of your day as well. This will help you stay on track and figure out exactly what you need to accomplish by the end of the day. I recommend choosing your top three priorities for the day and scheduling them in time blocks. I find google calendar helpful. Sometimes I don't always do it the night before as I like planning my day in morning routine.4. Stick to an intentional morning routine. 

Routines create consistency in our schedules, help with time management, and encourage us to build healthy habits. My morning routine keeps me sane, especially when I’m overwhelmed with my to-do list. Even if the rest of my day is terrible, I can feel good knowing I did a few things in the morning to take care of myself. If you want to start your own morning routine, there’s a simple framework you can follow in this post.

 Related Post: How To Create Intentional Routines In Your Life

2. Make time for self-care

Of course, I have to remind you of the importance of scheduling self-care into your schedule. Once you’ve planned out your week with appointments and to-dos, it’s vital that you plan some downtime to recoup. Take a look at your schedule and pencil in your favorite self-care activities or time to do absolutely nothing.

How do you create structure in your life?

Structuring your weekly and daily schedule is a great way to feel more at ease with your to-do list. Batching your days, planning ahead, and creating routines are all simple ways to make this happen.

I’m curious to know if structure is important to you and how you structure your schedule. Leave a comment below with your thoughts!    

3. Plan  your day the night before 

 Even if you’ve already planned out your week, it’s important to plan out some of the details of your day as well. This will help you stay on track and figure out exactly what you need to accomplish by the end of the day. I recommend choosing your top three priorities for the day and scheduling them in time blocks. 

4. Stick to an intentional morning routine

Routines create consistency in our schedules, help with time management, and encourage us to build healthy habits. My morning routine keeps me sane, especially when I’m overwhelmed with my to-do list. Even if the rest of my day is terrible, I can feel good knowing I did a few things in the morning to take care of myself. If you want to start your own morning routine, there’s a simple framework you can follow in this post.

Related Post: How To Create Intentional Routines In Your Life

 


5. Make time for self-care

Of course, I have to remind you of the importance of scheduling self-care into your schedule. I like to meditate first thing in the morning, that’s my time to myself. Once you’ve planned out your week with appointments and to-dos, it’s vital that you plan some downtime to recoup. Take a look at your schedule and pencil in your favorite self-care activities or time to do absolutely nothing.

Related Post: How To Let Yourself Relax & Unwind Properly

How do you create structure in your life?

Structuring your weekly and daily schedule is a great way to feel more at ease with your to-do list. Batching your days, planning ahead, and creating routines are all simple ways to make this happen.

I’m curious to know if your structure is important to you and how you structure your schedule. Leave a comment below or on instagram with your thoughts! 

 

 

 

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