Strategies to Plan
Scheduling time to scan the week ahead and plan for it can help to create a calmer week ahead. Whether it’s reviewing a calendar, meal prepping, or household chores, small actions can make a real difference.
Less Time and Planning
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do a brain dump
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scan calendar for the entire week for an overall picture
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set priorities
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batch similar tasks
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create a to-do list
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make a list of meals for the week
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use time blocking
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tidy up one, small space
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delegate what you can
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reduce time-wasters
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have a family meeting to discuss the week ahead
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create a “donate” box
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scan banking apps
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use a laundry sorter
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block time for self-care activities
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book appointments
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clean one shelf of your fridge
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keep a bedside notepad to banish sleep-disrupting thoughts
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declutter your purse or bag
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take out the trash
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delete 10 photos you don’t want
More Time and Planning
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create short and longer term goals
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meal prep
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do household chores
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use productivity and time management apps
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develop a capsule wardrobe
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create a posted color-coded family calendar
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try batch cooking
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make a vision board
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create a household chores routine
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prep healthy snacks
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review budget and finances
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break down large projects into smaller tasks
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create a drop zone at your entrance with labeled storage
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create a morning and evening routine
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make a bucket list
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try the Marie Kondo or other organization method
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sort digital photos into folders
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section off drawers and shelves with containers dividers
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organize by color
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declutter a room
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make a birthday and anniversary calendar
