I know back-to-school routines make such a difference, but they do not come naturally to me.
Are you like me? I intend to be organized and have routines that make our life more peaceful, but the execution doesn’t usually happen the way I hope.
Scattered brain problems. 😵💫
Because of this, I’m so grateful to have friends who are gifted organizers.
Mika Perry is one such friend. Mika is a former professional organizer who has a creative eye and gentle approach when it comes to organization that is personalized to you and your unique needs and personality, and she is the QUEEN of routines.
If you’re on the lookout for back-to-school routines to implement in your house, look no further!
Back-to-School Routines from Mika Perry:
1) Create calm mornings with a solid night routine.
Envision and write out the morning that you want to have with your family, and then work backwards. What would you need to do the night before in order to have the peaceful morning that you visualize? Make a list and try it for a few days. If you’re struggling to do this in the evenings because you’re tired, try to remind yourself that this is an act of self-love for your future self. Your future self will thank you!
2) Implement simple solutions for all the paper that comes home from school, and remember that it’s okay to throw some of it away.
What to keep and what to toss is such a personal decision, but a few questions to ask yourself when deciding might be: Does this show a milestone? Does it have a handprint or photo? Does it spark joy when I see it or make me laugh? Start an inbox where you can put all of the paper throughout the week and then just sort through it once a week to make your decisions.
3) Create zones in your home to help eliminate decision fatigue and create predictability.
Creating zones around the things in your life that you want to prioritize gives your life predictability and settledness. Some ideas include a homework station, a drop station with backpacks, shoes and coats, or a coffee or smoothie station. This is also personal and will change depending on your needs, your space, and the age of your kids.
If, like me, back-to-school routines are not your strong suit, I want to assure you that it’s okay. You can embrace your strengths, take an honest look at what you want, and go where your energy takes you. Most of all– be proud of yourself for the things you are doing and the ways you are trying.
Let’s end with one of my favorite quotes from Mika. As someone who is naturally not very good at routines, this is just the reminder I need as I prepare for the new school year.
Routines are not about rigidity. Routines create the space for the things you love and that matter to you. They are actually really freeing.
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