The older I get, the more I realize how my habits determine how I spend my time and whether or not I achieve my goals. Thus, I want to share my daily routine and how this affects my ability to find balance and work effectively and productively.
My Daily Schedule
4:00 am Wake up
Koa is my alarm clock, normally his whiskers gently tickle my face. But if I don’t wake up, I get a kiss. First, I check my body battery charge on my Garmin and evaluate how I feel.
6:00 am Leave for Central Park
I run approximately 5 miles 3-4 times a week and walk the other days for about 90 – 120 minutes. Spending my mornings in Central Park brings clarity. I just let my thoughts flow, unraveling any problems and gaining insight into possible solutions. Working through life, and leaving it all on the pavement. Not to mention, it gets me moving.
8:15 am Breakfast
Some of my favorite morning meals:
Bacon, egg, and cheese on a roll
Everything bagel with cream cheese and lox
Avocado toast with a medium-boiled egg
Mixed berries with Greek yogurt and granola As I am eating breakfast, I check emails, read the news, and listen to motivational clips. Some of my favorites:
MotivationHub
Eddie Pinero
Motiversity
9:00 - 11:45 am Focus time
I start my priority list. This usually includes medical communications projects, content writing, and anything that needs my full attention and a sharp mind.
11:45 am -12:45 pm Lunch
My go-to lunch is a salad. I prefer to pick up, as it gives me an excuse to get out and move. My go-to for quick pick-ups and favorite items:
Sweetgreen: favorite items: harvest bowl, super green goddess, garden caesar
Chopt: Santa Fe salad, chicken tinga bowl
Just Salad: winter harvest, earth bowl
While eating, I listen to TedTalks, Letters Live, or podcast episodes.
12:45 – 2:30 pm Creative Time
This time is the time that I schedule meetings, review work, and any other 2nd tier to-do’s on my list.
2:30 – 3:00 pm Strength workout or yoga
By this time of the day, my brain is tired and needs a break. I try to get a short exercise to rejuvenate my body. I love using Pelaton or Workout Women, as they provide quick 5-10 minute targeted body segments workouts.
3:00 -5:00 pm Koa’s Ruff Life
Work on any orders, bake or sew depending on what comes in. Sometimes this includes back-office work. Having a small business is my passion and lets my creative side shine.
5:00 – 6:30 pm Dinner
Anything goes for dinner. I usually like to go out for dinner as it gets me moving and Koa’s last walk for the evening. But if I’m ordering in, anything goes!
6:30 – 8:00 pm Relax time
This normally includes reading; my favorite is fantasy books. However, sometimes I use this time to finish a few additional things on the to-do list that I didn’t get around to.
8:00 – 9:00 pm Unwind
I listen to affirmations, journal which includes listing 3 positive things that occurred that day, and plan and prioritize the next day including a to-do list.
9:00 Sleep
I hope this gives you ideas on how to build your daily routine. Additionally, here are a few tips to consider for and set you up for success:
Get enough sleep
Exercise daily, move throughout the day
Have a morning routine. Tim Ferriss stated, “If you win the morning, you win the day”
Journal daily including 3 positive things from the day
Prep the night before, make a to-do list and 3 priorities for the day
Consistency is key
I created several journals and planners to keep me organized and productive. Grab the copy that works best for you to start your daily routine:
The ultimate daily journal for productivity and self-growth
Keep your days organized and on track with space for daily gratitude, affirmations, positivity, manifestation, self-care, habit tracker, and extra space for daily notes in an all-in-one spot
Focus on the positive and build a happier life
Plan your day, week, and month
Space to reflect on your day, week, and month
Keep track of your mood and physical activity daily
Gratitude and positivity to tap into your emotions and focus on the positive aspects of your day
Personalized habit tracker to understand what is working and how it fits into the overall feelings of your day
Additional space for notes you want to remember about your day
Perfect for small business owners to keep you organized and on track to hit your goals
Organized to boost your productivity
Non-dated daily, weekly, and monthly planner that helps you plan, manage, and follow your projects and goals
Project Planner and Meeting Organizer
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Project plan page layout keeps all the important details and deadlines organized to reference quickly on one page
Meeting notes designed in a one-page layout to help keep you organized during a meeting. Easily record key details and capture action items
I would love to hear from you.
What does your daily routine look like? Are there things you do every day that increase your efficiency and productivity?
Comment below!
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