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)