tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318789008187152060.post1867899778464102604..comments2024-03-10T10:04:53.177+01:00Comments on Kanelstrand: Step 5: Simple Scheduling and Planning RoutinesKanelstrandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00656658673748250383noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318789008187152060.post-79165275424457503312012-02-07T21:08:34.172+01:002012-02-07T21:08:34.172+01:00Ah, I know how you feel. Since it has happened to ...Ah, I know how you feel. Since it has happened to me quite some times I usually select and copy my comment before hitting Publish just in case...<br /><br />But, on the other hand, the gist of your comment tells me that you are in the right place at the right time.<br /><br />I am sure that you will totally get over your anxiety if you start writing down your tasks. Such a small change that's doing such great difference!<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by!Kanelstrandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00656658673748250383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318789008187152060.post-49655049184958750182012-02-07T20:50:00.783+01:002012-02-07T20:50:00.783+01:00Well, it was basically: perfect timing and I need ...Well, it was basically: perfect timing and I need to simplify, and organize my focus to decrease my anxiety. Still mad at the internet...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02363949293568508890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318789008187152060.post-64043765247840712502012-02-07T20:48:37.090+01:002012-02-07T20:48:37.090+01:00Argh, I had a good comment and the 'cloud'...Argh, I had a good comment and the 'cloud' ate it up!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02363949293568508890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318789008187152060.post-86814256903115588342012-02-07T14:51:39.028+01:002012-02-07T14:51:39.028+01:00I definitely like to be organized and have at leas...I definitely like to be organized and have at least an idea of a routine...obviously, not everything always gets done, but I feel very productive when I know I have several chores to do and then accomplish them all. It's very satisfying. :) So yes, having a schedule and routine, even a vague one, can be very useful! Still, though, sometimes the funnest things are the unexpected and spontaneous ones. ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318789008187152060.post-49018698588674397432012-02-07T14:26:57.582+01:002012-02-07T14:26:57.582+01:00I love routine. I love organization. Having both a...I love routine. I love organization. Having both allows me to make a "plan" each day, but I'm well aware that life often has others ideas in mind for me and my time. Being flexible enough to go with the flow has made a huge difference in my life. On the other hand, I'm learning that going with the flow doesn't have to mean giving up all I wish to accomplish during the day, or week. I'm still figuring this one out and how it applies to my days. ;) One thing I do know, having a routine creates free time to do those things that I really love. And yes, I sleep like a baby. :)Melindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07287542957454202351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318789008187152060.post-90184645312880995582012-02-07T11:46:41.900+01:002012-02-07T11:46:41.900+01:00Preparing your weekly doze of clothes is another g...Preparing your weekly doze of clothes is another great idea indeed! I think I am going to adopt it :)Kanelstrandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00656658673748250383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318789008187152060.post-47538360331211581492012-02-07T05:28:22.081+01:002012-02-07T05:28:22.081+01:00I need to do a to-do list every night before I go ...I need to do a to-do list every night before I go to sleep, or I can't sleep thinking about all the things I need to take care of the next day. Thanks for all these good ideas.<br />Valerie<br />Everyday InspiredAdditionsstylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11527179044598322609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318789008187152060.post-11490151682917975462012-02-07T02:49:56.918+01:002012-02-07T02:49:56.918+01:00This is really good advice!This is really good advice!ElfReneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16022545534090853381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318789008187152060.post-15041144549316716302012-02-07T01:10:51.295+01:002012-02-07T01:10:51.295+01:00When I run my weekly laundry, I line up a week'...When I run my weekly laundry, I line up a week's worth of clothes for work at the front of my closet. As long as I'm putting the clean clothes away, I take the time to match things for work. Then I never have to decide what to wear in the morning!<br />I pack my lunch about 50% of the evenings. I can use a bit more structure there.<br />I do make lists, and they do keep me organized.<br />Thanks for another great post!The 4 Bushel Farmgalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17377555500812602424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318789008187152060.post-65782269134901551832012-02-06T23:30:47.062+01:002012-02-06T23:30:47.062+01:00You are the living proof how lack of organization ...You are the living proof how lack of organization affects our sleep! Thank you for sharing such important information, Rachel!Kanelstrandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00656658673748250383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318789008187152060.post-56501845467353405382012-02-06T23:28:22.230+01:002012-02-06T23:28:22.230+01:00It doesn't sound silly at all. For me, it is t...It doesn't sound silly at all. For me, it is the only way I can function properly. I can't think of important stuff early in the morning, so getting ready the evening before allows me to sleep stress-free and not loose time in the morning!<br /><br />Thanks, Laurie!Kanelstrandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00656658673748250383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318789008187152060.post-70780992582071771412012-02-06T23:23:31.815+01:002012-02-06T23:23:31.815+01:00Wow! It seems like you are a great organizer, Deb!...Wow! It seems like you are a great organizer, Deb! <br /><br />Checking off the list is the best part, isn't it?Kanelstrandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00656658673748250383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318789008187152060.post-37990535718174328182012-02-06T23:20:29.942+01:002012-02-06T23:20:29.942+01:00Multiple task yes, but not at the same moment for ...Multiple task yes, but not at the same moment for sure. I've found out that multitasking is a plague, not a precedence.Kanelstrandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00656658673748250383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318789008187152060.post-16125618132800167502012-02-06T23:19:01.526+01:002012-02-06T23:19:01.526+01:00You can, I am sure. Once you set your mind...You can, I am sure. Once you set your mind...Kanelstrandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00656658673748250383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318789008187152060.post-15497453849086206202012-02-06T23:18:26.124+01:002012-02-06T23:18:26.124+01:00Mary, yet another proof that we are really like ea...Mary, yet another proof that we are really like each other :)<br /><br />I think it is normal not to be able to perform brilliantly each day. Neither do I... but you know, since I started fighting perfectionism I learned to be more laidback about those days. Sometimes we need them too!Kanelstrandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00656658673748250383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318789008187152060.post-11420515412545902992012-02-06T23:15:22.831+01:002012-02-06T23:15:22.831+01:00Yes, that sounds so organized. It is obvious that ...Yes, that sounds so organized. It is obvious that you have got to rips with your daily routine and it sounds so refreshing that you are using the time you freed to do something good for yourself! I must say there is much to learn from you, lady!Kanelstrandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00656658673748250383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318789008187152060.post-17402282005233364412012-02-06T23:10:51.062+01:002012-02-06T23:10:51.062+01:00Reading your comment is like reading my mind. Inde...Reading your comment is like reading my mind. Indeed, if I don't schedule I get lost and head for a burn-out. <br /><br />Making a weekly menu is a great way to organize your shopping. I stick to an imaginary menu when I do my major shopping on Saturdays.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing your organizing tips!Kanelstrandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00656658673748250383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318789008187152060.post-20000762157171931092012-02-06T22:47:39.627+01:002012-02-06T22:47:39.627+01:00Oh, gosh, I am lost without scheduling out my days...Oh, gosh, I am lost without scheduling out my days! If I don't write things down to happen on different days, then it all just floats around in my head and makes me feel anxious. It then all seems like it must be done Right Now, when it really doesn't. I write out a list and go, "Okay, I'll be cleaning on Monday, I work on Tuesday, then Wednesday I must do x and y" and everything is much better.<br /><br />I also make out a menu of food we'll eat for the week because then I know exactly what to go grocery shopping for and what we already have, which saves time, money, and rarely having to throw food out because it went bad.<br /><br />On some days, I must say, I schedule more than five things, but these are usually the days when I don't work and I don't have school, which leaves me about 9 hours in which to do things and then I want to relax. ;o) I also make sure I always get some time for myself because otherwise I'd go crazy!Brittanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11923418950718142887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318789008187152060.post-91462218480720432472012-02-06T20:32:37.940+01:002012-02-06T20:32:37.940+01:00I love this post. I feel so much better planning m...I love this post. I feel so much better planning my weekly menu, prepping meals that can be prepped, getting the kitchen clean after dinner and all the lunch and breakfast stuff ready for the next day. By doing this I have so much more time in the morning to do my yoga, meditate, take the dog for a walk and enjoy breakfast with my honey before work. The whole day is set on a positive note with a simply stress-free morning.Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02268888863857166094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318789008187152060.post-15144543396839881532012-02-06T19:40:23.389+01:002012-02-06T19:40:23.389+01:00I laughed when you wrote about having your schedul...I laughed when you wrote about having your schedule as a kid but never actually following it; that's me too. :) I do make lists and try to get as many things ready the night before (I'm not a morning person, so this is important), but I still struggle to manage my time some days. Maybe I need fewer things on my list.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00263044857099967566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318789008187152060.post-7975026834788471582012-02-06T18:07:34.164+01:002012-02-06T18:07:34.164+01:00Scheduling for me is practically medication. Im a ...Scheduling for me is practically medication. Im a really really bad insomniac, and one of the steps i had to do to fix it was keeping a very strict schedule in the beginning. Once i started doing that (alongside diet and excercise) the insomnia eventually cleared up without any medication. Its amazing how much our body craves a steady routine.Rachel Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11593337077601855814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318789008187152060.post-58067289163369027332012-02-06T18:01:41.374+01:002012-02-06T18:01:41.374+01:00Planning is an intregal part of simple living and ...Planning is an intregal part of simple living and a major factor in reducing stress. It may seem silly, but if I haven't decided what to wear to work, what the kids will have for lunch, what we need to take with us etc., the night before, the next morning I will be stressed out, not have enough time to do those things and generally start the day off on the wrong foot.<br /><br />Another fantastic post Sonya!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10243528123846801948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318789008187152060.post-21727688297352768132012-02-06T15:21:29.620+01:002012-02-06T15:21:29.620+01:00I love my evening routine for setting my mind free...I love my evening routine for setting my mind free for dream sleep and a fresh start. I am also a fan of the " not more than 5" important tasks for one day. That's plenty and allows for enjoyment of your daily rounds as well as an accomplished feeling at the end of the day! I also keep a note pad the phone for writing down items we run out of so my grocery list for the week is always in progress.Keeping the to do's short and attainable agrees with my keep it loose philosophy. I also carry a notebook in my purse for jotting down creative ideas for the coming year, blogging and writing goals, house hold goals etc... I like looking back at it at the end of the year and seeing what I checked off throughout the year!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12431126111383952372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318789008187152060.post-61280915015643161362012-02-06T13:43:24.532+01:002012-02-06T13:43:24.532+01:00To have a plan is the best way to get multi tasks ...To have a plan is the best way to get multi tasks done. I rely on my planner book and my lists. I love your hop..Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04881770073602889976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318789008187152060.post-68361679481228703042012-02-06T13:41:57.125+01:002012-02-06T13:41:57.125+01:00I do have my little notebook, with lists. Now if I...I do have my little notebook, with lists. Now if I could just follow them :)SImple and Serene Livinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08390085017238133076noreply@blogger.com