Star Check List Printable
The last couple weeks have been all about building new routines at our house. I’ve been studying a lot about the power of routines through the years. I’ve realized the best way for me to stick to a good habit is to hook it into one of my routines (See the links below for some of my favorite podcasts and blog posts about routines).
For example, if I want to be more consistent on doing a load of laundry every day, I could hook it into my morning carpool routine. My laundry room is off my garage, and I can start putting a load in on my way out the door. Usually by the time I get back from the carpool, the load is done and I can then switch it to the dryer.
Maybe this idea is just common sense for you? But for me, it takes one more thing out of my busy brain that I have to remember to do because it’s become an automatic habit.
I created some new checklists for my kids for the beginning of the school year to help them establish new routines. Grab your free printable below.
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Some of my favorite podcasts and blogs that taught me the power of having routines:
Helping of Happiness, podcasts: Time Management and Productivity in the Summer (Episode #59)
Writing Your Life Story with Nicole Green- (Episode #42)
Own Your Brilliance with Michelle Gomez (Episode #61)
From Corporate America to Stay at Home Mom with Sarah Schauer (Episode #47)
Blog post: Morning Routine
How She Moms, blog & podcast: Routine Experimentation
Family Looking Up, blog & podcast: How Routines And Organization Can Get You Back On Track – Guest Jenny Layton. Episode 94
Power of Moms, podcast: Back to School Routines – Episode 170
Lily & Thistle, blog: Art Habit for Moms
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