048: Your Schedule for Success

As summer wraps up, and we gear up for another school year, it is important to make sure that the level of daily, weekly, and monthly organization increases.  Now, to be very honest, I am not the best with organization, but I see it’s incredible value. On the other hand, Angie is the master of organization and planning and keeps all of our lives running smoothly.   While I will rarely step up and lead the organization process, it is very important that the entire family does contribute to the overall weekly and monthly plans.  Parents must discuss their needs with each other or they risk simply giving everything they have to the rest of the family. Kids must contribute their needs so they can see how everyone is working together to create happiness and success for the entire family. We have spent time with our kids discussing the difference between wants and needs, and this has transitioned nicely into their contribution to the weekly plan.  They understand that all needs must be met before wants can be started. Open and honest dialogue is needed to plan for group success, and this is a life skill that will stay with kids for a long time.   Practically speaking, some points from the episode about how to actually set a schedule include Large family calendar Different colors for each member of the family Shared calendars on the phone Scheduling workouts into your day like an appointment Setting aside time for mental health - prayer, meditation, breathing, relaxation Dinner planning for the week Meal planning and meal prep Getting the kids involved, allowing them to choose which meals go on which days Batch cooking for easy options all week - what is it, how to do it, and how this makes weekday meals super easy and delicious Batch prepping - think about it as just cooking a little extra, to have leftovers to use in other meals throughout the week.  By cooking the components plain, you can add different spices, seasonings or sauces to change up what you eat each day.  Finally, although the episode is about staying on schedule, real life runners are also about happiness and joy.  Sometimes it’s ok to step away from the regimented schedule and simply have a relaxing night of pure unplanned fun.   Resources: Calendars on Amazon Hope you enjoy it!! Let us know if you have any questions that you would like answered on our show!    Thanks for Listening!! Do you love the show and want to help us to continue to produce great content for you?  Please consider becoming a patron to support us and show your love and appreciation!  Pledge as little as $1 per month or $1 per episode!   Need a new running and strengthening plan handed to you every month?  Check out our all new premium membership program, which takes out all of the gGain access to my new secret podcast, Unbreakable: The Runner's Guide To Injury-Proofing Your Body After 40. Click here: https://www.realliferunners.com/secretJoin the Team! -->  https://www.realliferunners.com/team Thanks for Listening!!Be sure to hit FOLLOW on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast player Leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Your ratings and reviews really help and we read each one!Come find us on Instagram and say hi! Don't forget: The information on this website is not intended to treat or diagnose any medical condition or to provide medical advice. It is intended for general education in the areas of health and wellness. All information contained in this site is intended to be educational in nature. Nothing should be considered medical advice for your specific situation.