Life Hack-Systems!
Happy hump day!! Welcome back to my slice of the world! How are you…Great, I hope! Today let’s talk about a life hack that keeps me in line, and I hope it will give you an idea or two!
I struggle with anxiety, my anxiety presents itself with feelings of being overwhelmed
and extremely stressed.
Sometimes it gets so bad I cannot do anything.. Like nothing I can't even get up to cook dinner for my family. This is something I am working to overcome. However I have created a system that keeps me on track most days. And even when I fall off.. I can hop right back where I left off!
My system has three parts, writing everything down, calendar events with just me, and alarms on my phone. Let me break this down.
First, I write everything down. I learned that my memory is the first thing to go when I feel anxious. So I write EVERYTHING DOWN!
I carry my agenda book with me everywhere I go for quick notes. If you actually read my agenda book, you would think what is wrong with this woman!?
LOL but I do this because at the end of my day I always double check to make sure everything or most things are done. When I see the random note to the side it reminds me to do something or follow up on something. Sometimes the little note becomes an action item for the next day.
The last step to my morning routine is to write out my plan for the day.
So here is today’s plan:
Blog Post (Life Hack)
Create stories for IG for the week/write post ideas for next week.
10k steps, personal workout sess
Homeschool (make sure we’re ready for county review)
Write workouts for clients
Two one on one sessions and bootcamp classes
This simple step helps me stay on track. If I start feeling overwhelmed or lost in my day, I can turn to my list to make sure the items are done.
My first task is always my highlight, the one thing I must get done for the day. I also have a checklist for work, it's actually on Slack!
The second crucial step in my system is leveraging Google Calendar. I maintain a calendar for personal and work commitments. To avoid double-bookings, I meticulously enter all appointments and meetings – both personal and professional – on my calendar.
While I initially resisted, recognizing the value of digital organization has been transformative. I'm a self-proclaimed 'paper and pen' person, with a beloved agenda book. However, I now ensure my virtual and physical calendars are perfectly synchronized.... I can't let my agenda book go....
Whenever an appointment arises for myself, Mike, or the kids, I diligently record it in my agenda and promptly add it to my Google Calendar. Furthermore, I proactively schedule time for essential activities like writing blog posts, creating bi-weekly meal plans, and workouts, studying, and homeschool activity.
The final component of my system is the alarm app on my phone. I rely on three daily alarms as gentle reminders for crucial yet easily overlooked tasks. These alarms prevent me from losing track of time and ensure I remain punctual.
So there you have it – my system for staying on schedule and managing my time effectively. I hope you found some helpful tips! Next week, we'll delve into the world of meal planning. I look forward to sharing more then.
Love & light,
Jazz


