I doubt this is a huge surprise to everyone, but I am a pretty busy person. Something I don't really have the time to think much about - I just deal with it, it is what it is: Life. But a comment made me think the other day... I did a whole post on what a typical 48 hours in my life looks like in terms of the blog, and they thought I was a full time blogger. (Which I am not)
So... I thought I would show you what my week really looks like. The chaos, and how I manage it all... and ill try to think of a better answer than Coffee, which is my typical response...
If you want to see what my blog schedule is like, check out this post here*
Monday:
7.30am: Wake Up
9.00am: School Run
*ME TIME!*
I love a Monday, but it needs to be productive, I usually do a lot of blog things on a monday, and spend time with my friends (usually having coffee)
3.15pm: School Pick Up
5.00pm: Drop AJ at His Dads
6.00pm: Work (Finish at 11)
11.30pm: Home & BED.
Tuesday:
6.30am: Wake Up
8.30am: College (Finish at 5)
5.30pm: Pick up AJ from After School Club
7.00pm: Bed Time Routine (Shower, Book, Bed)
8.00pm: College Work & Blog Posts
10.00pm: BED
Wednesday:
6.30am: Wake Up
8.00am: School Run
8.30am: College (Finish at 5)
5.30pm: Pick up AJ from After School Club
7.00pm: Bed Time Routine (Shower, Book, Bed)
8.00pm: College Work & Blog Posts
10.00pm: BED
Thursday:
7.30am: Wake Up
9.00am: School Run
9.30am: Volunteering at the Hospital
12.30pm: *ME TIME!*
3.15pm: School Pick Up
4.30pm: AJ's Swimming Lessons
7.00pm: Bed Time Routine (Shower, Book, Bed)
8.00pm: College Work & Blog Posts
10.00pm: BED
Friday:
6.30am: Wake Up
8.00am: School Run
8.30am: College (Finish at 4)
4.30pm: Pick up AJ from After School Club
4.45pm: AJ's Dad Picks Him Up
5.00pm: *ME TIME!*
8.00pm: College Work & Blog Posts
10.00pm: BED
Saturday:
7.30am: Wake Up
9.00am: WORK (Finish at 2)
2.00pm: OVERTIME (Finish at 4)
4.00pm: Socialise (But wish you were at home)
11.00pm: BED
Sunday:
8.30am: (LONG LIE, HAHA) Wake Up
10.00am: Work (Finish at 6)
6.00pm: Meet AJ, Home
7.00pm: Bed Time Routine (Shower, Book, Bed)
8.00pm: College Work & Blog Posts
10.00pm: BED
*REPEAT*
How I Manage it All
1. Coffee
2. Taking time out to have a coffee and a wander
3. Making sure I get enough sleep.
4. Routine - if you have one to stick to it makes it so much easier!
5. Lists - writing down what needs to be done.
6. Calendar - To manage what is happening and when (I use the iPhone/MacBook one)
7. Accepting I can't do it all alone - my Mum is a huge help.
8. Food Deliveries - Because no one has time to walk round Tesco.
9. Friends - to listen to me complain
10. Wine.
Let me know how you manage your time throughout the week in the comments, I would love to know!
You have my respect, Erin and seems like you got your daily routine down to the notch. Good for you for knowing how to juggle everything.
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Thank you so much lovely. Really does mean a lot :)
DeleteI honestly don't know how you do it Erin I applaud you for being able to do all this I would be finish!
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Aww thank you sweetie :)
Deletewow! you're seriously amazing doing all this. I'm in awe. I'm in uni and a really lazy student. I need to get off my bum!
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haha I was the same when I was at uni the first time :)
DeleteIm exhausted reading that Erin!You are a inspiration to single mothers without a doubt! I've been in your shoes before, and it really is hard. But when youve got a good solid routine, and keep to it, everything just becomes so much easier.
ReplyDeleteBravo lady! x
Thank you lovely! I think all Single Mums are bosses, routines are key! :)
DeleteI have so much respect for how you manage to fit all of this in! I find it hard enough balancing uni and blogging, I really need to establish more of a routine x
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Routines help so much, highly recommend if you are struggling balancing things - just remember to make time for you! :)
DeleteI agree that a routine makes it so much easier to get through the days.. I need to establish one, haha. Good for you for being able to handle everything so well!
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Routines are the way forward :)
DeleteOh my gosh so busy but having a routine makes it so much easier1
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definitely thank you :)
DeleteAre you a superwoman, Erin? Because it sounds like that. My daily routine is too simple according yours. You look up for you.
ReplyDeleteMichelle Morchella
Aww thank you so much!
DeleteHaha coffee is definitely a great contribution to such a busy lifestyle!
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haha I know :)
DeleteYou have such hectic weeks, I don't know how you do it all!
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I have no idea either to be completely honest! lol
DeleteWine. LOL. I didn't realise you studied too!
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Yeah I'm a sucker for punishment, the wine helps lol
DeleteWow. I praise you for all that you do. Made me tired just reading it all haha!
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Aww thank you lovely :)
DeleteOmg you are a supermum and a superwoman. Well done for achieving all these things every day! Coffee and having a good 8hour sleep is extremely important and I love that regardless your busy schedule you still have some 'me' time to relax :)
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Aww thank you lovely! Yeah I don't think I would manage my week without taking some me time! :)
DeleteI really don't know how you do it all, but I liked the bit about wine - that sure helps me when things get rough.
ReplyDeleteHaha thanks! Wine is a saviour all the time!
DeleteI applaud you!! I honestly don't know how you do it all. I agree a routine helps, I stick to mine as much as possible and it does make daily life so much easier x
ReplyDeleteThank you so much lovely! <3
DeleteWoah, I bow down to you Erin haha! I don't know how you do it all but sticking to a schedule seems to be the trick! Have a great week :)
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Thank you lovely! :)
DeleteWow, you have such a busy schedule! Congrats for managing to do all those things. x
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Thank you lovely
DeleteWauw Erin!!!
ReplyDeleteYou must have super powers, girl!
I am amazed how you can manage all that; I for example, always struggle to manage my daily life with hobbies, house, work and a man... pfff... hahaha
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Aww its all about routines lovely! Make one up, it makes life so much easier :)
DeleteYour blog banner is so cute! Love your blog and honestly so glad to have discovered it only today <3
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Aww thank you so much lovely!
DeleteHow do you do it all?!
ReplyDeleteI work full time, manage my blog and am in the middle of trying to train a puppy and I could tare my hair out sometimes!
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I don't know if I could handle the puppy training to be honest lol!
DeleteAnd here I am complaining just about working full time and trying to fit blogging in between. You are an inspiration girl!!
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