I've tried to schedule our days by precise time...that did not work. I've tried to be very fluid about when things happen...this also doesn't work. So lately I've been thinking instead of anchor points in my day. What comes first, folloes that, happens after this etc. It has been very helpful for me to realize how my time flows and has allowed our schedule to flow much better. There have been many many adjustments, and yes I do keep a calendar with times we actually have to be such ans such place for activity X, but this way I see my time in large (or they are sometimes very small) chunks so I know when we have time for what. Organizing my time does not come easily to me, however this system I have is working. Whats more it has allowed me to see what days are just too busy, can I scale them back? If not, what can I do to make them easier?
Anchor points are;
Walk/morning sanity/coffee
knitting/sketching/journaling while Fi does independent work
Anya project/storytime when Fi is blogging and on her conference call
Lunch and playtime outside for the girls...I do email/bills/invoicing
Afternoon...well here is where I loose my time
Afternoon/Evening activities or I work
Nighttime planning/knitting/TV
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I've tried to do similar things with my days...precise time line didn't work for me either. While I hadn't thought to call them "anchor points", what you describe is how I deal with my week, and with my days. I'm glad I read your post, as your thoughts have helped to solidify mine.
ReplyDeleteI've noticed that when I don't have a plan for the week, with weekly anchor points, then my days are more chaotic and less effective. Weekly anchor points, usually based around Randy's schedule and when I have Ben, help to form my daily anchor points. Although, like you, each day must start with some morning sanity, which of course includes coffee! :)