Simple Planning + Organization = Big Change
❤️the list of things on my refrigerator : makes it super easy for shopping & restock on Sunday reset day . I recently started doing my grocery shopping online with delivery… TOTAL game changer! I’ll go over that more when we get to the meal planning slide.
❤️dry erase calendar : usually I have a paper calendar so I can add dr appointments and things on the calendar ahead of time but I haven’t decided on my kitchen aesthetic yet so I’m just sticking with this 😂 I do use my phone calendar and my planner for dr apts and things like that and write them on the dry erase calendar that month.
❤️list of things to bake & make on my calendar board : I stopped buying a lot of my kids snacks and we all started eating healthier so I make a lot of of our favorite store bought treats at home now & I also have a “pay what you can” bakery cart set up in front of my house where I offer these treats to the pubic & I make treats for my 1:1 coaching clients 😊 I’m a fitness & nutrition coach but I love my sweets & treats ! So I do allot of baking and this list space helps me keep track of what I want to make✨
❤️meal plan board : this is one of my favorite planning hacks! Before I even write my plan on my board I have a notebook I didn’t post where I write down meal ideas and ideas for fun learning activities to do with my kids. In this book I write out a chart. I write the dates for the whole month going down the side of the page , then I’ll go threw my refrigerator, freezer & cabinets too see what I have and put meals together out of that and write them in the 1st dates in the list. Then I go through my meal ideas and recipes & write these meals on the chart next to each date . I do meal prep sometime too so I’ll make a meal for Monday dinner and we’ll have that for lunch on Tuesday or Wednesday,I might add rice to it or make it a taco or bowl but it’s pretty much the same thing (money saving hack) I do this for breakfast, lunch , dinner and a few snacks and while I’m adding each meal to my meal plan chart I have my grocery list and I’m adding everything I need for that meal that I don’t have to my shopping list . After I do this for the month (or almost the whole month) I write them on my meal plan board. This helps me remember what I planned so I don’t waste food by forgetting about it and helps me stay on top of my healthy eating habits & not missing meals . I order all my groceries online and have them delivered usually so then I just go in the app and order everything on my list . If it’s veggies and fruit I won’t need for a couple weeks I add them to the “save for later” so I know I need them and don’t have to take the time to add them to my cart again just click , order and my shopping for next week is done too. (Time saving hack) I prep some of the meals / cut the meats and veggies , things like that . I don’t cook my meats or veggies ahead of time because I like my food fresh so my version of “meal prep” is a little different from most people but it works for me and my family 😊
❤️to do list / kids activities & notes board . This is where I write all the things I want to do and get done threw out the next week or two and I slowly cross things off everyday & at the end of each day I feel so much more accomplished & productive because my list is getting shorter .
❤️planner : this is where is all starts , before I write anything on my boards I write it all in here . If I have a lot of things on my list I want to get done I’ll add 2 or 3 things to my daily plan section in my planner . So say I have 12 things on my list , I’ll put 2 things in the section for my daily plan and cross it off the board when I’m done . This helps me from feeling overwhelmed, like I have to do 12 things … no I don’t I only have to do 2 😊
❤️digital planner : I don’t take my planner with me anywhere so when I get calls for dr apts and client check in I add them to my reminders on my phone (I organized my app to have different lists) then I add them to my planner later on .
❤️routine : I wrote out my dream daily routine for morning , afternoon & night and another routine for my Sundays (Sunday reset) , I stuck to it & now it’s habit . My routine does change from weekdays to weekends with the kids being out of school but not much && don’t do everything everyday or in the same order everyday but it’s a great guide and definitely helps me get things done & feel more productive at the end of the day.
Planning and organization are vital skills that can significantly improve your efficiency and reduce daily stress. One effective method is maintaining a visible list of groceries that needs restocking on your refrigerator. This practice not only keeps your shopping focused but also encourages family members to contribute by adding items as they remember them. Additionally, utilizing a dry-erase calendar allows you to keep track of appointments and events in a way that’s easy to modify. Another crucial aspect is meal planning. Have a dedicated meal plan board where you can jot down what you plan to cook for the week. This helps you avoid last-minute cooking stress and ensures you use ingredients before they spoil. Online grocery shopping, particularly with delivery options, saves you time and often encourages healthier eating habits by keeping junk food unwanted. Additionally, integrating fun learning activities into your meal prep can create a family bonding experience while teaching kids about nutrition. Implementing a to-do list can greatly enhance your productivity, providing a visual representation of tasks that need to be accomplished, leading to a sense of achievement as you check them off. For those who prefer digital solutions, utilize smartphone apps to sync your calendar and reminders, keeping you organized even on the go. Lastly, establishing a routine can help solidify your habits, ensuring that important tasks are completed consistently without feeling overwhelmed. This holistic approach to planning and organization turns small changes into big results.
