How To Implement A Daily Routine To Keep Your House In Order

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As wives and moms, we go through different seasons of life, and some seasons require us to implement a daily routine. Not only does a daily routine help keep us grounded and focused on the tasks at hand, but it also makes sure no tasks go missed!

When life starts to feel overwhelming, I know that I need to implement my daily routine again. Of course, I am doing most of these things all year round, but sometimes there is just less structure involved. A daily routine like this can be written down and placed somewhere where you will see it all day.

Then check off things as you go or just look down at it as a reminder of what you need to do next! When I share how to implement a daily routine below, it is simply the basics. Use it as an outline to customize your own daily routine!

As a stay-at-home mom, homesteading (and future homeschooling) mom myself, my routine below reflects my current season of life. If you work outside of the house or your kids go to school, you will need to make some edits to the flow of your day. Hopefully, this gives you a good idea of where to start.

Let’s check out how to implement a daily routine today…

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Morning

Personal Devotions/Meditation/Prayer
Make Bed
Get Dressed
Brush Teeth
Get Ready/Hair and Makeup
Tidy Bathroom/Wipe Counters
Start Load of Laundry
Empty Dishwasher/Put Away Dishes
Make Breakfast
Clean Up Kitchen

Mid-Morning

Chores
Feed Animals
Play Outside
Read Books
Move Laundry To Dryer/Hang Dry

Afternoon

Make Lunch
Clean Up Lunch
Make/Prep Dinner
Quick Tidy
One Extra Deep Cleaning Tasks

Examples: wipe baseboards, dust all surfaces, mop floors, deep clean bathroom, wash sheets and towels, wash windows, declutter storage areas, deep clean living room, clean out fridge, wipe cabinets, etc.

Mid-Afternoon

Snack Time
Play Outside
Do One Looming Task or Enjoy Your Hobby
Finish Making Dinner

Evening

Serve Dinner
Clean Up Dinner
Tidy House
Family Game Time
Bathtime
Get Kids Ready For Bed
Family Devotions
Prepare For Tomorrow
Prepare For Bed

Time Stamps and Things To Consider

When you consider how to implement a daily routine for yourself like the one above, there are several things to consider. First, what time will each of these things take place?

Some people prefer to have specific time blocks and make a more rigid schedule, while others often find a flow or relaxed rhythm to the day works better. Feel free to add in the specific times each of the events will take place when you create your daily routine.

Second, what time should I get up in the morning and go to sleep at night to be most productive? And third, how can I involve my other family members, so they are active contributors to the routine?

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How To Stay Productive

There are several keys to keeping your daily routine productive. First, start your day off right. It is so important to be in the right headspace before conquering the day. Each day is fresh with new mercies, so start it off with prayer, gratitude, and meditation. I would recommend a journaling Bible like this one to get started!

Second, own less and lean into minimalism. When you have less, there is less to clean, take care of, fix, move around, etc. And you gain time freedom back! Get rid of everything that is junk and not currently serving you.

Third, eliminate your distractions! That means keeping your phone put away for most of the day! And writing down all the tasks you need to accomplish today, the night before. Having something physical to look at and remind you of everything, instead of just trying to remember it all, keeps you focused.

Lastly, don’t forget to put people first. If your neighbor stops by, don’t worry about the schedule. Invite them in and enjoy your time together. If someone calls or needs a favor, serve their needs joyfully! I tend to get so caught up in what needs to get done that I will even push my children away when they are trying to ask a question. Remember that the tasks will eventually get done, so take care of the emotional needs of your family as well!

How will you begin to implement a daily routine? I’d love to hear about yours in the comments below!

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Hey there, I'm Kelsey! I'm so glad you are here. I'm a 20-something helping you live your most fulfilling life. I hope you'll join me in this old-fashioned & simple lifestyle!