Budgeting Your Time with Block Schedules in Artful Agenda There had to be a digital option that could do all of the above. And for them to really work to hold everything, they were big, bulky and not fun to carry around.
I had to enter appointments multiple times to see them on a monthly and weekly view. I found them effective for planning my work commitments, but I missed the days of my Outlook calendar at work - where I could see everything at a glance. I also tried various paper planners, including Blue Sky and Erin Condren Life Planners. I also couldn't see it when I wasn't home to schedule appointments, commit to meetings, and I got tired of my husband always texting me to ask, "What's on the calendar this weekend?" However, as my three kids got older, there was only so much you could cram in one little box. I have white board monthly calendars in our kitchen that I got from the Target Dollar Spot that are a great tool. Over the years, I've tried different options to keep tabs on our family calendar and my personal tasks and appointments. I had to start budgeting time more effectively, and I needed a tool to help me do it. And suddenly, with that time gone, I found myself unable to accomplish much of anything, and consistently frustrated by my lack of rhythm, routine and productivity. It's when I tackled major organizational tasks, like purging closets and cleaning out the pantry or playroom. It's how I built my first blog, and started a second. These had been a sacred, and essential part of my mom schedule. With my kids older, gone were the days of a daily 2-3 hour nap time. Here it was the year I'd been waiting for - the first time all 3 kids would be in school at least part-time - and I seemed to have less time than ever.Ī post shared by Meghan | Family Finance Mom on at 5:26pm PDT My three kids were at three different schools simply keeping up with all the papers coming home, their schedules and events felt like a full-time job. Last year, I spent the entirety of the school year feeling like a chicken with my head cut-off. and suddenly, I felt like my days were passing in a blur with nothing getting accomplished beyond chauffeuring kids to and from school, activities and squeezing in errands.īefore kids, I used to sit at my desk at work, in my suit and heels, and drink my coffee while it was still hot, wondering what those women did all day. And they got older and began to have their own schedules and agendas. And with my first child, it seemed easy enough to find a routine and hours in the day while she was sleeping to get things done. Before kids, I used to sit at my desk at work, in my suit and heels, and drink my coffee while it was still hot, wondering what those women did all day. I used to think being a stay at home mom would give me all the time in the world. Mom Schedule Made Easy with Artful Agenda
Read on to learn how implementing a block schedule with Artful Agenda helped me maximize my time, organize our family and eliminated chaos and miscommunication. Budgeting your time is so important to making the most of the one resource no one can buy more of. While it may seem as a stay at home mom in particular, you should have all the time in the world, your mom schedule can become less and less your own as your kids grow. If you're a busy mom who feels like your days are passing in a blur, while your to-do list grows faster than you can ever seem to keep up with, this one's for you.
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