Did I mention a significant intention with these daily posts is to see where I run into walls?
I can proudly say… it’s working already. There are a lot of walls. Made of bricks. They hurt!
It sparked many conversations with my family yesterday and we got to see just how poorly we communicate… and we’re relatively good at it. I can’t imagine how this would go with family members that were causing problems because they aren’t on board with creating a new normal.
One of the many issues addressed is the difference between a routine, a transition, and what a time block is… just a lot of confusion surrounding the organizational words used to create, well, an organized day. Today it will be necessary to define what is and is not included in the structure of my day so we can eliminate things that don’t belong.
Today’s Topic: Transitions
I shared yesterday what my time block structure is. There is a new piece regarding this structure that will help make it make sense.
6:00 am – 7:00 am: Transition to Morning Work
7:00 am – 10:30 am: Mindset and Energy
10:30 am – 11:30 am: Transition to Afternoon Work
11:30 am – 2:30 pm: Assets and Earnings
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm: Transition to Evening Work
3:30 pm – 6:30 pm: Home and Wellness
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm: Transition to Evening
7:30 pm – 10:30 pm: Affinity and Spirit
10:30 pm: Transition to Sleep
This is a framework, not a time prison. It’s a guide to assist me in efficiently doing the things I said I wanted to do! There are four adults in my household. I need a structure that everyone can think with and easily maneuver within.
The purpose of a transition is for the “need to be done’s” to be complete (and totally off your radar) so you can sit down and work effectively on whatever segment is next.
As an example, we have five dogs. If we don’t take care of the canine needs before we sit down to, say, write… well, the interruptions will be unbearable (they are really freaking cute) and we will not accomplish anything. So, transitions are utilized to eliminate interruptions, take care of the “need to’s”, and complete focus work.
Considerations
Begin asking the question: What do I need to do, gather, learn, handle before I begin this focus work?
– Do you need to eat or drink something?
– Will it help to find something to entertain the baby?
– Can you create a basket of essential items before you start the segment? An example of this would be grabbing your knitting cart with all your tools and supplies BEFORE you begin to knit- eliminating interruptions and lost time gathering forgotten items.
– Will background noise help you focus, or, on the other hand, will getting cancelling headphones to eliminate background noise help with your focus?
These are some of the things I’m trying to consider as I set up these guidelines.
Penny for Your Thoughts?
Inquiring minds want to know how you address these transitions.
Okay me.
Why do you have to beat everything out of me?! I want to know!!
There. Are you happy now? I said it.