A Habit A Month: June Update

As June draws to a close, it’s time to take stock of the habit I’ve been working on this month – getting my morning routine right. I must admit, I didn’t make much progress until the kids started school. It was a bit difficult to get them back into a routine with strict bedtimes after the laziness of summer. But the kids are familiar with their routine now, and so am I :).

Here’s a rough outline of our mornings…

My routine before the kids wake up

    • Wake up at 6.
    • Coffee!
    • Morning run and quiet time.
    • Get a drink ready for my husband.
    • Pack snacks and water for the kids.
    • Set out their uniforms.
    • Get their morning drinks ready.

The kids’ routine, as they get ready for school

    • Kids wake up at around 7:30.
    • Brush teeth.
    • Drink their milk.
    • Get dressed.
    • Most days, they help me dry out the laundry :).
    • Pray and leave for the bus.

My routine after the kids leave for school

    • Bible study & prayer.
    • Plan for the day.
    • Weekly to-do.
        • Monday – Wednesday – Friday: Blogging
        • Tuesday: Grocery shopping
        • Thursday: Ironing
    • Cooking – Cleaning – Decluttering {I try to do only one of these per day, to avoid a burnout}
    • Check Facebook and email.
    • Get lunch ready.
    • Fold and put by laundry.
    • Pick up kids.

I have to admit though, that this routine is strictly for weekdays only :)!! Nevertheless, I’m happy with the way this month has turned out. So far, this schedule has been working well; but it’s flexible enough to change should the need arise.

The biggest challenge for me was waking up early. But after a month of practice, my body has adjusted to it and it’s much easier for me to wake up early. In fact, for the past few days, I have been waking up even before my alarm rings! It’s truly a wonder how much I’m able to get done if I wake up early and plan my day right.

To Do: Push my wake up time, 5 minutes earlier each day until I’m able to wake up between 5:30 and 5:45.

To Read: Maximize Your Mornings FREE ebook {If you need motivation to wake up early, you have to read this book}

To Ponder“God is in the midst of her, she shall not be moved; God will help her right early [at the dawn of the morning].” (Psalm 46:5 AMP)

2 thoughts on “A Habit A Month: June Update”

  1. Rising early has always been a difficult one for me. It is amazing how much you do get done in a day when you rise up early. 🙂

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