3 Routine Building Schedule Ideas To Help Maximize Your Day :: Productivity Series :: Squaird Plans

Learn how to use your planner to be more productive, no matter your style of planning! In this 2nd video of the Productivity Series, we’ll walkthrough routine and schedule building techniques, explaining the process step-by-step so you can make the most of your time.
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:: P R O D U C T S U S E D I N T H I S V I D E O ::
▪ The Happy Planner Life is Beautiful Planner 2018-2019: No Link
▪ The Happy Planner Happy Notes, Journaling - Shine Bright: (mambi) bit.ly/2r34RIq
▪ The Happy Planner Gold Foil Fill Paper: amzn.to/33jI20E or amzn.to/2OzhOD3
▪ The Happy Planner Planner Babe Sticker Book: (michaels) bit.ly/2RHu2uw
▪ The Happy Planner Dates & Holidays Sticker Book: amzn.to/2IeMpRr or (joann) bit.ly/2GFMRZL
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▪ The Happy Planner Productivity (Brights) Sticker Book: amzn.to/2UXyZy9
▪ The Happy Planner Productivity (Original) Sticker Book: amzn.to/2BIWRhA
▪ The Happy Planner Spring Sticker Book: amzn.to/2RISgVB or (michaels) bit.ly/38BemQ2
▪ The Happy Planner Watercolor Goals Sticker Book: amzn.to/2ICv59Y
▪ The Happy Planner Floral Memories Sticker Book: amzn.to/2V4jPHJ or (joann) bit.ly/2uybCQu
▪ Daiso Highlighters 5pk - Pastel: amzn.to/2IcXy5k
▪ Pilot FriXion Erasable Pen - 0.5mm - Retractable Black: amzn.to/37xqsrO
▪ Pilot FriXion Erasable Pen - 0.5mm - MultiColor Pack: amzn.to/2FmsAGy
▪ Pilot FriXion Erasable Pen - 0.5mm - White Retractable 4-Color: amzn.to/37HWDFn
:: M Y F A V O R I T E ( P L A N N I N G ) T H I N G S ::
▪ Pilot FriXion Erasable Pen - 0.5mm - Retractable Black: amzn.to/37xqsrO
▪ Pilot FriXion Erasable Highlighters - Light Pastel: amzn.to/2WTAXAJ
▪ Pilot FriXion Erasable Fineliner Marker Pen - MultiColor Pack: amzn.to/2KdDYZo
▪ The Happy Planner Dashboard Pack, Gold: amzn.to/2XgRgfv or (joann) bit.ly/2LxQsNW
▪ The Happy Planner Pen Holders, Pink/Black: amzn.to/2J3gpS3
▪ The Happy Planner Metal Discs, Gold: amzn.to/2EUbqQI
▪ Recollections Washi Tape Organizer: (michaels) bit.ly/2K6nnVA
▪ Zebra Mildliners - Assorted Packs: amzn.to/30T9u3W
▪ Gelly Roll White Opaque Pens: amzn.to/2QzHezC or (michaels) bit.ly/2vNDgNQ
▪ The Happy Planner Classic Snap-In Hard Cover, Black: bit.ly/33MIVzy
▪ Staples Oops! Pen Style Correction Tape, 2 pack: amzn.to/2LgLHGo (similar - amzn.to/2MLhKOX)
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#routinebuilding #planningforproductivity #plannertips

[@katrinacole6741]

Wow, I"m going to need to watch this at least one more time because there is so much in here!

[@squairdplans]

Glad you liked the content! 😁👍🏼

[@ginagreene5668]

I really needed this video. I get up in the morning and what???? I feel like I have done nothing by 12 noon. Thanks

[@squairdplans]

😂 Been there, done that. 😜

[@cricketbee7823]

I write it all out, then use a typerwriter to type it in permanently. Have also laminate sheets so can use as dry erase board. Great job, fabulous ideas.💝👍😁

[@squairdplans]

Love that idea! 💕I need a laminator...🤔

[@francescam.e.1884]

Stephanie thank you so much for doing this! I have been feeling so disorganized and scattered in my daily schedule. This video is SO helpful! I recently bought a big Happy Planner thinking that would help to have more space to create a schedule but I didn’t know what to do until I saw this. You are a life saver! 😊👍❤️

[@squairdplans]

Glad to hear it! Happy planning! 😁👍🏼

[@patchworkquiltingclassestv9084]

Brilliant explanation - thank you - bookmarked so that I can watch it over :)

[@squairdplans]

Glad to hear it! Happy planning! 😁👍🏼

[@beachlover4413]

very helpful to see how to time block in real life. thank you

[@squairdplans]

Glad it was helpful!

[@suziehall8063]

I used to use a block schedule but have gotten away from it. This was a great reminder of the usefulness and the resulting productivity of such a system. Back to the drawing board I go!

[@squairdplans]

Great to hear!

[@bbresnan7649]

I have watched this video multiple times - to process. You did a great job walking through both the process and the why behind it. When I have tried making my "ideal" week I started with nonnegotiable (morning routine, food, shower, work out etc) and then put in the day specific things (laundry, food shopping, meal prep, etc.) it's the time that I had left over and nothing "scheduled" that overwhelmed me. Evidently I always find something to fill up those blocks of time.... but makes me wonder if I could be using that time more productively/ in a more structured way..

[@squairdplans]

Definitely! I hope the process leads you to a more productive day. 😁👍🏼

[@TheTexasgirl1996]

This video came at the right time! I was just about to sit down and figure out what I could do or change to be more productive! I’m thinking of trying the block schedule and setting up specific blocks for different seasons in my life because my days are different when I’m teaching and when I’m on summer break.

[@squairdplans]

Makes perfect sense to have different schedules, especially with a teacher's schedule. Happy planning!

[@bbresnan7649]

Taylor Smith I've felt the same way as a teacher ... we've been home for so long not sure what to be doing with ourselves 😜

[@wannaduckfin]

As a retired teacher I can vouch for how important our schedules/lesson plans are. As a resource room teacher I generally hand with in each half hour for different groups to schedule and rotate. I was totally dependent on a timer. But it was really great training for life

[@ReneesZooTube]

I found this video extra helpful. I deal with chronic illness and have struggled with time management due to symptom fluctuations. Your explanation of time blocking is really helping me. I've modified the system a bit for myself. But this was the first explanation that really made sense to me. Thanks!

[@squairdplans]

Happy to hear it! I love seeing things broken down step by step so I try to do the same in my videos 😁👍🏼

[@leesaadeniyi8636]

Thanks so much for breaking things down!! I’m gonna need to watch it at least one more time!

[@squairdplans]

Glad it was helpful!

[@doris_1325]

I thought about fine point pens but never erasable pens, thanks for the tip.

[@squairdplans]

You bet!

[@pamcamcris]

Love your productivity tips! I'm essentially a productivity/functional planner first and foremost. But I also have a strong creative streak that I'm only now getting back in touch with after putting my creativity aside for many years because life got in the way. So I struggled at first to find a happy medium to not do only one type of planning or the other and have been able to find my decorative planner style. I'm not fully there yet but getting there so your videos have helped me since I found your channel earlier this year. So thanks for your love of sharing & teaching!

[@squairdplans]

Glad to hear you are finding your planning happy place and getting creative. It took me awhile to start decorating my planner too but I can’t imagine planning without some creativeness thrown in! 😁

[@gbkbeducation]

THIS HAS GIVEN ME LIFE!!! I just looked at ordering vertical times sheets to be more productive. I had been using the dashboard layout and I just felt it was all over the place. I found myself forgetting to do things because it was not as structured as I needed it to be. Loving the morning routine. (Thank you for sharing again). I feel with this video (will watch a couple more times) I will finally have planner peace. I will be ordering your vertical sheet this week! You are amazing!!!! THANK YOU SOOO MUCH!!

[@squairdplans]

Aww, thanks Karen! 💕Hope you find your planner peace! 🤗👍🏼

[@lifeasqueline]

This was so helpful! Thank you for fully breaking everything down.

[@squairdplans]

You're so welcome!

[@michelelevani]

Kudos for your video! Too many other KZbinrs make Time Blocking so complicated. It always leaves me feeling overwhelmed and not wanting to try it, but you have really simplified time blocking in a way that I have never seen. Thank you so much!

[@squairdplans]

So happy to hear it! Thanks for watching!

[@nykkelly3388]

LOVED THIS!!!❤❤❤ Three really IS the magic number, isn't it?

[@squairdplans]

😄Ah, childhood references make me happy! 💕

[@niacampbell4417]

Thank you for this video. Much needed so helpful.

[@squairdplans]

So glad!

[@beccaplans]

I learned so many great techniques! Thanks Steph!

[@squairdplans]

Glad it was helpful!

[@GwynWalker]

Very helpful. Thank you!

[@squairdplans]

Glad to hear it! 😁👍🏼

[@soniaangus1840]

Brilliant! Thanks

[@squairdplans]

Happy to share!

[@sarahlaboy7357]

Love it ty

[@squairdplans]

Happy to hear it! 😁👍🏼

[@alicenenigar843]

Thank you for the great content. My head is buzzing with ideas

[@squairdplans]

Awesome! Happy planning! 😁👍🏼

[@thycklioness]

Thank YOU!

[@squairdplans]

Happy to share!

[@yesiamsharon]

So very helpful!!! Thank you for sharing this.

[@squairdplans]

Happy to share! 😁💕

[@msanchagrin]

Great process for weekly planning!

[@squairdplans]

Glad you enjoyed! 👍🏼

[@BillieRoseSantie2024]

❤ this is awesome advice Thank you

[@squairdplans]

Happy to share!

[@libbylambert5631]

OMGoodness!!! I LOVE your teaching! I have so desperately needed this. THANK YOU!!!

[@squairdplans]

You are so welcome! Glad you enjoyed!

[@shirleytucker7338]

I'll echo my thank you with all the others that have come before me. There are always many directions in seeking the solutions for our problem, yet out of all the one's that I have found, your system for developing a routine works perfectly with my information processing abilities. Thank you again, you are one of the rare teachers that open the doors of understanding for so many others.

[@squairdplans]

I am so glad you have found the information useful!

[@DawnGemmecke]

Thank you so much for this! I was racking my brain trying to figure out how to come up with a daily routine and then this popped up. Perfect timing!

[@squairdplans]

Awesome! Glad it helped! 😁👍🏼

[@TheLadyCheriNoir]

Thank you!! Very helpful to what I am working on!!

[@squairdplans]

Glad to hear it!

[@lauraseiter6217]

You’re so talented! Love your vids!

[@squairdplans]

Thank you so much!

[@Planningtoheal]

This is both useful and beautiful! And you explain it in such a Great way! Thank you 🤸‍♀️

[@squairdplans]

You are so welcome!

[@KelleyCarr83]

Thank you for sharing this!!! It’s has given me my spark back to keep pressing my way through life and the ways that can throw me completely off my path.

[@squairdplans]

So glad to hear it! Happy planning! ☺️👍🏼

[@witchcrafting]

This is fantastic!

[@squairdplans]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@karishmadubey4368]

This is the video I needed...... I am really thankful for this video Thank you

[@squairdplans]

Happy to hear it!

[@berydaqu]

Thanks Stephanie these are great ideas...tfs

[@squairdplans]

Glad you like them!

[@Shopgirl2000]

I love your handwriting❣️

[@squairdplans]

Awww, thanks! ☺️💕

[@wendyhoward2699]

This is so helpful. TFS.

[@squairdplans]

Happy to hear it! 😁👍🏼💕

[@Monaliza4218]

This was super helpful! TFS!

[@squairdplans]

Glad to hear it! 😁👍🏼

[@ginareale5086]

Ty sooo much very hepfull

[@squairdplans]

Happy to hear it! 😁👍🏼

[@annbrowning]

You have exceptional organization skills. This is VERY helpful.

[@squairdplans]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed! 😁👍🏼

[@caterinaspark6449]

Thanks for your video, your time, your ideas! It's clear and easy to do, useful! :-)

[@squairdplans]

Happy to share! 😁👍🏼

[@cantwait_2plan]

Thanks, Stephanie for this very useful video. I suck at time blocking and your video has motivated me to try doing it again. Thank you for all the hard work you put into consistently putting out good content for us planner girls. Hugs, Rosalie

[@squairdplans]

Thanks for the feedback, Rosalie! Good to know the effort is worth it. ☺️

[@kissesincharleston]

Recently found you and WOW - GREAT videos!! Fun, useful, helpful and awesomesauce!!

[@squairdplans]

Thanks! So glad you like the content!

[@MoneyBossInTheMaking]

Great information! I'm trying to get there...✌🏾🙏🏾

[@squairdplans]

You got this!

[@anugowda9568]

The best routine building vedio I have ever seen. Thanks a lot. Stay safe dear. This is the first video of u that I have seen. N I'm going to watch more videos of u. U deserve more.

[@squairdplans]

Why, thank you girl! 💕Happy to hear you enjoyed it! 😁👍🏼

[@anugowda9568]

@@squairdplans u deserve more subscribers, more likes, n more good things in life. As I'm a lazy, procrastinator n trying to get on track. For me ur vedios r helping me a lot. Once again thank u so much. Stay blessed always.☺️

[@Laurelbrown213]

I am going to try these techniques. Will let you know how it goes.

[@squairdplans]

Awesome! Happy planning! 😁💕

[@wannaduckfin]

Very clear and valuable for me. One of my challenges is we have a cabin and we don’t have set schedules for home and cabin. Both require tasks. I’m a retired teacher and spent my career with tight scheduled lesson plans😊

[@squairdplans]

Sounds like you have a few new routines to build. 😉 Happy Planning! 😁👍🏼

[@franciscamedina679]

I love you! :P God bless you

[@squairdplans]

Blessings right back at ya! 😉 Happy planning! 😁💕

[@lenoreperez5121]

Love this! How would you do this on a Dashboard Layout?

[@squairdplans]

It would be difficult to fit a full schedule into a dashboard layout. I would recommend building it with some blank pages so you can have the room to customize things.

[@ingridblackwell795]

This was so very helpful on how to draft things put. I use a daily duo planner. Would these work as well on those?

[@squairdplans]

I think you could do an ideal daily schedule on a daily duo page. That would work well!

[@claudianoble-cotten2942]

Hi! I’m new to your channel and love your videos!! Do you remember which sticker book you used to create the partial routine spread? Would you know if it’s still available or one similar? TIA

[@squairdplans]

All the stickerbooks with links can be found in the description. If you are asking about the morning routine shown, many of the stickers are from the Floral Memories (amzn.to/2V4jPHJ) and Productivity Sticker Books (amzn.to/2BIWRhA)

[@beccaplans]

For the last Schedule/Plan, were those stickers you used for the times in the columns for each day?

[@squairdplans]

Yes, they are! they are in the Happy Planner Productivity (Brights) Sticker Book: amzn.to/2UXyZy9

[@tammmygraves4317]

For me color coding is the best for me. Colors create balance in my life. So when I take a look at the plans I made for the week, I can ask myself 'do I have balance to my week???

[@squairdplans]

Great technique!

[@msroyalplanner]

What planner is that with the blocks?

[@squairdplans]

It is a hourly vertical printable from my Etsy shop (www.etsy.com/shop/squairdplans/?search_query=hourly) that used first then remade pretty on old vertical happy planner. I added the timeslots on the latter with stickers from the happy planner productivity sticker book. Hope that answers your question.

[@jessicaboltz7138]

Where do you get the layout from

[@squairdplans]

Which one do you mean? The weekly schedule uses an expired Happy Planner vertical layout. All the others are DIY inserts I created.

[@jessicaboltz7138]

@@squairdplans the one where it goes from 7 am to 12:00

[@squairdplans]

@@jessicaboltz7138 I created the morning routine before I started my channel using happy planner stickers and filler paper (sorry, there’s no video). I just refreshed the original layout.

[@noagenda4035]

I wonder how you guys actually get the time to do the work if you spend so much time making your planner pretty! I keep watching your videos to waste time, but I am seriously wondering ...

[@squairdplans]

Well, with me, planning is part of the job. 😉 But if you treat it more like a hobby or creative outlet, it takes up about the standard amount of time any crafting project would.

[@noagenda4035]

@@squairdplans Of course! Sorry I hope I didn’t come across too rude, I have been watching your videos this past week, but then I realized I wasn’t doing any work 😂

[@squairdplans]

@@noagenda4035 no offense taken. I can definitely relate to a planner video binge watch...😜