My daily schedule as a working mom and full time student

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  • @shieh.4743
    @shieh.4743 Год назад +39

    You're phenomenal. Also...my ADHD brain is overwhelmed by that schedule and also convinced it is exactly what it needs

    • @bookwyrmneducator
      @bookwyrmneducator Год назад +3

      As a fellow ADHDer, her talking about it and another RUclipsr encouraged me to try it and it helped me get through both of my degrees with a baby and now 5 yr old at home. I'll even be doing it a bit different as an itinerant teacher :)

  • @margaretrangel7223
    @margaretrangel7223 10 месяцев назад +23

    I’m a mom of 3 small children who I have little to no help with, work full time, and am a full time college student. My courses are online but they require group projects and multiple zoom meetings a week. I feel incredibly overwhelmed and am lacking motivation.

    • @ekaterinalabkovskaia2773
      @ekaterinalabkovskaia2773 5 месяцев назад +4

      Wow! You are a rock star! Keep going! I am struggling just with 1 kid, no work, not even registered for classes this semester :( Your comment truly inspired me that I can do it!

    • @beinspired4735
      @beinspired4735 3 месяца назад +1

      How are you doing now momma? I pray it got better and more manageable for you.

    • @margaretrangel7223
      @margaretrangel7223 3 месяца назад

      @@ekaterinalabkovskaia2773awe thank you!

    • @margaretrangel7223
      @margaretrangel7223 3 месяца назад +5

      @@beinspired4735 thank you! I just graduated college in December and got a raise at my job this month! It’s still stressful but I am feeling much better. 💕

    • @Jacqueline7717
      @Jacqueline7717 2 месяца назад

      @margaretangel7223 omg! Congratulations good for you that you graduated!
      I am a part time college student with 4 children all under 10 and am drowning. I soon will be working but am thinking about pausing school. You just motivated me to want to keep moving forward with both work and school as a mom to four little ones. Any helpful tips? How did you do it? Are your children homeschooled? Do you work remote? My kids are in person school but I have thought about home schooling. I used to work remote and am thinking about doing something like that again. Any helpful tips or advice will greatly be appreciated!

  • @IamHildab
    @IamHildab 2 месяца назад +5

    I am a mum of 3, working from home, just started an MBA program online, secretary of the kid's school PTA, and doing all the home chores alone. Your video is just it for me. Thank you

    • @TheRealLydiaSenn
      @TheRealLydiaSenn  2 месяца назад

      You are doing so much. I hope you know you're doing a great job.

  • @caramoonlynn
    @caramoonlynn Год назад +6

    It's like I have a twin! I have a daily 4 also...Housework, masters degree, bookkeeping for our business and exercise. This is brilliant. Thanks for this wonderful video.

  • @asmakhattala2181
    @asmakhattala2181 Месяц назад +1

    I can’t thank you enough for making this video… I’m struggling currently and i would definitely put this to work and see how things turn out

  • @AccountabilityCorner
    @AccountabilityCorner Год назад +5

    I love how realistic you are about being productive! The laundry situation is exactly my mindset. My situation is similar to yours. I also Homeschool, manage a educational program, wife and have a 8 month old. The laundry has to wait all the time lol. I need to learn to stick to the block schedule and not get distracted into cleaning when I'm suppose to be working or homeschooling

  • @Spacesamurai22
    @Spacesamurai22 8 месяцев назад +6

    You are an inspiration. About to begin a PhD at 38 with a wife and two kids depending on me to be employed full time. I will also be teaching part time throughout my grad program. I am also an adjunct prof. My wife will be homeschooling the kids and we will most likely be expecting our third sooner than later.

    • @TheRealLydiaSenn
      @TheRealLydiaSenn  8 месяцев назад +3

      We can do hard things! You’ve got this.

  • @marywilczynski1649
    @marywilczynski1649 Год назад +1

    Excellent video!!! So helpful for anyone at any stage of thier life. Thank you.

  • @thelifeofcar8119
    @thelifeofcar8119 11 месяцев назад

    This is such a good video with realistic guidelines I can add into my schedule. Thanks 😊

  • @AprilMay-xf3mo
    @AprilMay-xf3mo Год назад +1

    This is fantastic and doable. The way you break it all down just makes so much sense. I was never a block schedule person but I am going to try that as I feel a lot my time management issues can be helped by it. Thank you!

  • @ouvickie
    @ouvickie Год назад +4

    Great video!
    I’m a list person, but I never thought about using my list to block off my calendar. Great idea.🎉
    BTW - I LOVE your haircut. It looks so cute on you❣️💖

  • @FeedingMyThree
    @FeedingMyThree Год назад +4

    Even with a newborn, I benefitted immensely from your advice and tips. I always do, Lydia! 💕 Thank you for sharing your thought process during each time block, that’ll help me determine what tasks I should do when I get a 2 minute break from the cute lil baby… but usually doesn’t happen because the older two are attached to me as well 😆💕

  • @occasionalotaku23
    @occasionalotaku23 10 месяцев назад

    This is so helpful, to see and hear about this in action with real life examples. Thank you!

  • @jentatro2390
    @jentatro2390 Год назад +12

    Still watching the video but is anyone else distracted by the cat in the window? 😜😬

    • @katebaker8763
      @katebaker8763 Год назад +1

      Noooooo not at alllll lol

    • @TheRealLydiaSenn
      @TheRealLydiaSenn  Год назад +11

      That's Buckey Barncat. She is the worst. But also the best. She's obsessed with me, which is hilarious because I am not a cat person.

    • @daniellewelch3233
      @daniellewelch3233 Год назад +2

      I just went back to see the cat😂

  • @freedominabudget
    @freedominabudget Год назад +4

    This was amazing!! Totally need to get back on track with block scheduling!

  • @christenford3864
    @christenford3864 Год назад +3

    I like the way you explained this. I have heard of this from other vloggers, but the way you described it helps filter my tasks easier!

  • @patriciacorlis8488
    @patriciacorlis8488 Год назад

    Lydia, love the hair, love the video. I am a very organized and detailed oriented person, so I totally get it. Thank you for showing me it is not just me.

  • @bea5043
    @bea5043 Год назад

    Great video, thank you for all your wonderful advice!

  • @lorimcmahan5683
    @lorimcmahan5683 Год назад

    Thank you, good stuff! I love time blocking and anything to do with time management.

  • @findingfaithsfuture
    @findingfaithsfuture Год назад

    Loved the way you explained it! . I'm going to try this.

  • @courtney_ann
    @courtney_ann Год назад +1

    I never thought I was the kind of person to need a block schedule, but you’ve convinced me to try it 😅 Thank you, as always, for such encouraging videos!!

  • @ekaterinalabkovskaia2773
    @ekaterinalabkovskaia2773 5 месяцев назад

    Thank you for this video! Very motivating! Made some notes :)

  • @sherlydesbiens467
    @sherlydesbiens467 Год назад

    Thank you so much. I'm a mom of 2 boys . I'am currently fulltime student with full time job in my own in home daycare. This tips really help me a lot.

  • @user-dc2ww7sh8g
    @user-dc2ww7sh8g 5 месяцев назад

    I love you so much! Amazing advice and you are a straight up glowing goddess, I'm so inspired by your drive and work ethic.

  • @1012chart
    @1012chart Год назад

    Wow! That was the best explanation of block scheduling .. And now I understand it... and myself so much better. What an eye opener!

  • @meli.ps1
    @meli.ps1 5 месяцев назад

    Such a smart and down to earth women! Thank you very much for all the advice

  • @sophianachtigall3598
    @sophianachtigall3598 Год назад +2

    I do something similar at work. When I get a task I immediately find a time slot in my calendar a block it so this task can be done in a timely manner. This way I do not forget tasks that are less urgent, could be done in 1-2 weeks, but I still have to do them. And my colleagues often comment that I am very well organized.
    I do not do it with my tasks at home and probably I should. Some things definitely get pushed around, sometimes even due to Netflix watching in the evening.

    • @sarahill4408
      @sarahill4408 Год назад

      I like this idea thanks for sharing

  • @MrsThollo
    @MrsThollo 9 месяцев назад

    I'm not one to continuously switch up my planning methods but I'm loving these ideas!

  • @ayueyusof4685
    @ayueyusof4685 7 месяцев назад

    I love the honesty😆

  • @veronicaoropeza23
    @veronicaoropeza23 Год назад

    Great video! I am going to put into practice, I feel so overwhelmed with home and work

  • @Natalie-Cornacchione
    @Natalie-Cornacchione Год назад

    Your videos are so immensely helpful 😭

  • @jessiemadanat5455
    @jessiemadanat5455 Год назад

    Love this❤

  • @alisawoods555
    @alisawoods555 Год назад

    Wow Thank You so Much 💓 Your So Organized This is a good time management tool in between working and home and errands it's hard to find any of "Me" time for myself where I am so not tired and want to take a nap 😴

  • @80sbrunnette
    @80sbrunnette 9 месяцев назад +2

    I am not a mom but i feel like it. I have to study, cook for my brother & dad, pick my brother up from school and then I want to workout to have some type of. outlet. I feel so stressed so I hope this video helps me

  • @oneandonly3139
    @oneandonly3139 Год назад +2

    Exactly what I was looking for. I'm excellent at budgeting but horrible at keeping a schedule and getting things done.

  • @sarahh1153
    @sarahh1153 Год назад

    Hi Lydia! This was perfectly timed for me! In fact, I was on your website just yesterday looking for that paper planner you use….
    Inspired by you once again! Thank you! Also, you look so lovely. Your smile is really eye catching, that new hairstyle is really flattering and you are exuding healthy vibes. Love from Canada.

  • @traci3466
    @traci3466 Год назад

    Thank you!

  • @greenorchidmassagewellness8518

    Well said 😊

  • @amberhill2588
    @amberhill2588 Год назад +1

    Yes this was good. I'm up at 245am every day.
    I have almost 3 months of emergency fund in the bank.

  • @laurakochuyt1387
    @laurakochuyt1387 Год назад

    Thank you for the video!!! Always enjoying your wisdom. ^_^

  • @vanessarobbins5498
    @vanessarobbins5498 5 месяцев назад

    I love your mug! I have a snowman one. :)

  • @pen5532
    @pen5532 Год назад

    Great ideas!

  • @travelwithsouthernchick5112
    @travelwithsouthernchick5112 Год назад

    Wow great information!! New sub

  • @sarahill4408
    @sarahill4408 Год назад +1

    I’ve been wanting to try this so thanks for holding my hand through it haha. One thing I struggle with is the volume of emails I get. I’ve learned how to filter out and delete things I don’t have time for that aren’t important or relevant to me but when it comes to the rest email often creates more work I don’t have planned. How do you manage that?

  • @itslinziwalker
    @itslinziwalker Год назад

    I've not yet watched the video but, may I just say - I'm loving your hair like that! ❤️

  • @brittneyjones3037
    @brittneyjones3037 3 месяца назад

    This is perfect! Exactly what I never knew I needed. I’m a single mom of 3 and work a full time corporate job while also in school full time (online). You are amazing and this actually works🫶🏾🥹

  • @alishaw665
    @alishaw665 10 месяцев назад

    Omgosh you have given me hope! I just turned 38, and I am starting college full time as a mom and employee. Thank you for the inspiration!

    • @TheRealLydiaSenn
      @TheRealLydiaSenn  10 месяцев назад +1

      You can do it! Going back in you 30s is no joke, but we can do this.

    • @alishaw665
      @alishaw665 10 месяцев назад

      @@TheRealLydiaSenn Yes, we can!! 💪

  • @sabrinabuhler7874
    @sabrinabuhler7874 Год назад

    I love this video! How do you stay motivated and how much sleep do you usually get??

  • @tonicrans18monkey
    @tonicrans18monkey 11 дней назад

    Thank you for your video, i loved it. and i love you! lol You were describing my life lol

  • @kb8990
    @kb8990 Год назад

    Have you done a video on how you guys organize bills? I am on the struggle bus with this. I just don’t understand Excel and it feels cumbersome. The best luck I’ve had is on Every Dollar, but I still wish I had a better budget binder or something to track better on paper.

  • @cindy7702
    @cindy7702 Год назад +1

    I'll listen when I can but like the other 2.. I love your hair and your lipstick colour .. Your kitty cat is pretty cute too.

  • @jeffwensolecki2590
    @jeffwensolecki2590 10 месяцев назад

    You are amazing! I want to be like you!

  • @nesser1352
    @nesser1352 Год назад

    I love the cat in the window

  • @b-isforbetsy7828
    @b-isforbetsy7828 Год назад

    I enjoy a block schedule because it's a schedule without constantly watching the clock. Also because I often underestimate how long a task will really take me.

  • @elainezanavich9337
    @elainezanavich9337 Год назад

    Your hair looks great

  • @kelliegirard2875
    @kelliegirard2875 Год назад

    Good morning from Louisiana

  • @elainezanavich9337
    @elainezanavich9337 Год назад

    I definitely need strict structure. Time blocking will help me

  • @shartman2150
    @shartman2150 Год назад

    This was interesting. I plan more by task so if I know I have an appointment I plan what I’m doing before and then after the appointment. Or if I’m at the office I plan on what I’ll get done after work or in the morning. Basically I divide my tasks into times of the day based around mealtimes. Does this even make sense?!?! 😂

  • @NottaVideoSummary
    @NottaVideoSummary 8 месяцев назад

    1. Scheduling is important for productivity.
    2. The video is about block scheduling, what it is and how to make it work.
    3. The author is a virtual assistant, full-time college student, wife, and mother of four.
    4. Block scheduling involves breaking the day into chunks of time to prioritize tasks.
    5. Listing everything that needs to be done is the first step in creating a block schedule.
    6. A weekly to-do list is more flexible than a daily one.
    7. Time blocking creates a visual picture of the week and helps prioritize tasks.
    8. Choosing what needs to be prioritized is important in block scheduling.
    ----From Notta's video summarizer

  • @crystallee1650
    @crystallee1650 Год назад +1

    Good Morning from south Alabama.

  • @terristewart6119
    @terristewart6119 Год назад +3

    I do a “brain dump” on Sunday evenings then “assign” everything a day/time. This is a game changer for me. It has been taking an afternoon rest or sit & read a book okay. I usually find I get things completed faster than expected. A good thing! Sure do love your videos & your kind, compassionate, & nonjudgmental delivery of such helpful information. Blessings!!!

    • @lilagarvin6722
      @lilagarvin6722 10 месяцев назад

      This is such a great idea - the weekly brain dump!!

    • @smithhome4734
      @smithhome4734 3 месяца назад

      Thanks for sharing. How long do you take to do the Sunday brain dump and assign a time for each thing? I feel overwhelmed when I’m in the middleof the process.

  • @qq1651
    @qq1651 Год назад

    Now if I can just find the motivation to DO the things in the blocks! lol

  • @kelliegirard2875
    @kelliegirard2875 Год назад +1

    I 💘 your new haircut

  • @moonassweettreats4133
    @moonassweettreats4133 6 месяцев назад

    This is my first time ever watching you qnd im so glad i did because i beleive block time may work for me! I am the typw of person who puts important to everything all the same🤦🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️

  • @valleygirl0454
    @valleygirl0454 Год назад

    Time change! ARGH I hear you! It is a struggle with kids

  • @tamiradotson3668
    @tamiradotson3668 11 месяцев назад

    "The time change has ruined my life " 😂 it took my toddler FOREVER to wake up at 7 again instead 6-6:30 this past spring

  • @jessicalynnchandler
    @jessicalynnchandler Год назад

    I'm curious about your office hours block on the Google cal - it had a small icon for the event title that looked a bit like a spreadsheet, what is that?

  • @GentleThriftyMama
    @GentleThriftyMama Год назад +1

    Ditto! This hair cut is darling!!

  • @CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom
    @CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom Год назад

    Lydia, I took your advice a lot g time ago. I keep my phone off ,and it has been a game changer..Do you go to bed about nine

  • @7931lila
    @7931lila Год назад

    Haha - at the 15 minute mark, and all around that time, your little black kitty is sitting outside your window. Just a sweet diversion to me…

  • @FDSCreatives
    @FDSCreatives Год назад

    what time do you go to bed that lets you get up at 4 ?

  • @justplumblessed
    @justplumblessed Год назад

    Hi Lydia, what are you in school for?

  • @Maddhaddar
    @Maddhaddar Год назад

    This sounds so perfect for me! I naturally ALMOST do this but never realized it until watching this video. I want to practice this with more intention now. However, I have a 3mo old and so my time blocks seem to just float rather than be consistent. For instance my 3mo old was randomly active and fussy until 3am when she usually is asleep by 10pm. So it’s tricky. Any extra advice? Maybe it’s just not the season of life to try this 😉 and that’s ok too.

    • @TheRealLydiaSenn
      @TheRealLydiaSenn  Год назад +1

      A floating schedule is great! Just do your best. You're doing great.