My daily schedule as a working mom and full time student

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Lydia Senn

Lydia Senn

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@margaretrangel7223
@margaretrangel7223 Жыл бұрын
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 11 ай бұрын
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 9 ай бұрын
How are you doing now momma? I pray it got better and more manageable for you.
@margaretrangel7223
@margaretrangel7223 9 ай бұрын
@@ekaterinalabkovskaia2773awe thank you!
@margaretrangel7223
@margaretrangel7223 9 ай бұрын
@@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 8 ай бұрын
@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!
@shieh.4743
@shieh.4743 2 жыл бұрын
You're phenomenal. Also...my ADHD brain is overwhelmed by that schedule and also convinced it is exactly what it needs
@bookwyrmn
@bookwyrmn Жыл бұрын
As a fellow ADHDer, her talking about it and another KZbinr 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 :)
@IamHildab
@IamHildab 8 ай бұрын
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 8 ай бұрын
You are doing so much. I hope you know you're doing a great job.
@AccountabilityCorner
@AccountabilityCorner 2 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
We can do hard things! You’ve got this.
@caramoonlynn
@caramoonlynn 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@TheRealLydiaSenn
@TheRealLydiaSenn 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching, Cara 💕
@BrightDays1621
@BrightDays1621 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video, I am a mom of 2 trying so hard to get myself and my life organized. Your content resonates with my situation. Will be giving time blocking a try 😊
@zzyissilvia
@zzyissilvia Жыл бұрын
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
@christenford3864
@christenford3864 2 жыл бұрын
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!
@TheRealLydiaSenn
@TheRealLydiaSenn 2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@asmakhattala2181
@asmakhattala2181 7 ай бұрын
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
@sophianachtigall3598
@sophianachtigall3598 2 жыл бұрын
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 2 жыл бұрын
I like this idea thanks for sharing
@pickleyum2405
@pickleyum2405 5 ай бұрын
I'm so glad I rediscovered you with this! I've always been a huge fan of your budgeting videos. Now inflation has destroyed my budgeting powers, so I have been going back to school full time, and working with 4 children. I was really worried about how my schedule looked this upcoming semester, wondering where I was going to find time to clean, grocery shop, and hang out with my Littles. I'm going to spend a whole 2 hour block everyday making a flexible schedule around my classes. You've taken alot of the anxiety off my shoulders. Thank you! I love you! ❤
@80sbrunnette
@80sbrunnette Жыл бұрын
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
@ouvickie
@ouvickie 2 жыл бұрын
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❣️💖
@sherlydesbiens467
@sherlydesbiens467 Жыл бұрын
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.
@oneandonly3139
@oneandonly3139 Жыл бұрын
Exactly what I was looking for. I'm excellent at budgeting but horrible at keeping a schedule and getting things done.
@TheRealLydiaSenn
@TheRealLydiaSenn Жыл бұрын
I hope it helps
@AprilMay-xf3mo
@AprilMay-xf3mo 2 жыл бұрын
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!
@freedominabudget
@freedominabudget 2 жыл бұрын
This was amazing!! Totally need to get back on track with block scheduling!
@TheRealLydiaSenn
@TheRealLydiaSenn 2 жыл бұрын
It's so helpful.
@MrsThollo
@MrsThollo Жыл бұрын
I'm not one to continuously switch up my planning methods but I'm loving these ideas!
@occasionalotaku23
@occasionalotaku23 Жыл бұрын
This is so helpful, to see and hear about this in action with real life examples. Thank you!
@FeedingMyThree
@FeedingMyThree 2 жыл бұрын
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 😆💕
@rosariocatherinearbulupalo1351
@rosariocatherinearbulupalo1351 5 ай бұрын
Super useful, I really love when you spoke about thibgs that you are not doing, for example I decided to have Lunch while my baby is taking a nao right now, eventhough I have not cleaned my house or soné the dishes yet, and I always try to hace all that done like before Lunch, but I gotta eat (take careof myself...) too❤
@alishaw665
@alishaw665 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
You can do it! Going back in you 30s is no joke, but we can do this.
@alishaw665
@alishaw665 Жыл бұрын
@@TheRealLydiaSenn Yes, we can!! 💪
@courtney_ann
@courtney_ann 2 жыл бұрын
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!!
@marywilczynski1649
@marywilczynski1649 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video!!! So helpful for anyone at any stage of thier life. Thank you.
@BNJBSN-DNP
@BNJBSN-DNP 9 ай бұрын
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🫶🏾🥹
@amberhill2588
@amberhill2588 2 жыл бұрын
Yes this was good. I'm up at 245am every day. I have almost 3 months of emergency fund in the bank.
@MsLakeside
@MsLakeside Жыл бұрын
Great video! I am going to put into practice, I feel so overwhelmed with home and work
@1012chart
@1012chart 2 жыл бұрын
Wow! That was the best explanation of block scheduling .. And now I understand it... and myself so much better. What an eye opener!
@TheRealLydiaSenn
@TheRealLydiaSenn 2 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad!
@b-isforbetsy7828
@b-isforbetsy7828 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@loujon191
@loujon191 3 ай бұрын
As someone that works from home, we have an advantage of being able to do housework throughout the day
@alisawoods555
@alisawoods555 2 жыл бұрын
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 😴
@meli.ps1
@meli.ps1 11 ай бұрын
Such a smart and down to earth women! Thank you very much for all the advice
@TheRealLydiaSenn
@TheRealLydiaSenn 11 ай бұрын
Thank you
@patriciacorlis8488
@patriciacorlis8488 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@VictoriaKisler
@VictoriaKisler 11 ай бұрын
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.
@TheRealLydiaSenn
@TheRealLydiaSenn 11 ай бұрын
Thank you
@lorimcmahan5683
@lorimcmahan5683 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, good stuff! I love time blocking and anything to do with time management.
@thelifeofcar8119
@thelifeofcar8119 Жыл бұрын
This is such a good video with realistic guidelines I can add into my schedule. Thanks 😊
@cindy7702
@cindy7702 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@TheRealLydiaSenn
@TheRealLydiaSenn 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@terristewart6119
@terristewart6119 2 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
This is such a great idea - the weekly brain dump!!
@smithhome4734
@smithhome4734 9 ай бұрын
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.
@sarahill4408
@sarahill4408 2 жыл бұрын
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?
@vanessarobbins5498
@vanessarobbins5498 11 ай бұрын
I love your mug! I have a snowman one. :)
@shartman2150
@shartman2150 2 жыл бұрын
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?!?! 😂
@ekaterinalabkovskaia2773
@ekaterinalabkovskaia2773 11 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video! Very motivating! Made some notes :)
@TheRealLydiaSenn
@TheRealLydiaSenn 11 ай бұрын
I’m so glad
@arianaflores7029
@arianaflores7029 3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! ❤
@TheRealLydiaSenn
@TheRealLydiaSenn 3 ай бұрын
You're welcome 😊 thank You for watching
@bea5043
@bea5043 2 жыл бұрын
Great video, thank you for all your wonderful advice!
@TheRealLydiaSenn
@TheRealLydiaSenn 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@kb8990
@kb8990 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@moonassweettreats4133
@moonassweettreats4133 Жыл бұрын
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🤦🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️
@TheRealLydiaSenn
@TheRealLydiaSenn Жыл бұрын
Im so glad it was helpful
@ayueyusof4685
@ayueyusof4685 Жыл бұрын
I love the honesty😆
@sarahh1153
@sarahh1153 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@TheRealLydiaSenn
@TheRealLydiaSenn 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@jentatro2390
@jentatro2390 2 жыл бұрын
Still watching the video but is anyone else distracted by the cat in the window? 😜😬
@katebaker8763
@katebaker8763 2 жыл бұрын
Noooooo not at alllll lol
@TheRealLydiaSenn
@TheRealLydiaSenn 2 жыл бұрын
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 2 жыл бұрын
I just went back to see the cat😂
@tamiradotson3668
@tamiradotson3668 Жыл бұрын
"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
@crystallee1650
@crystallee1650 2 жыл бұрын
Good Morning from south Alabama.
@TheRealLydiaSenn
@TheRealLydiaSenn 2 жыл бұрын
Good morning.
@findingfaithsfuture
@findingfaithsfuture 2 жыл бұрын
Loved the way you explained it! . I'm going to try this.
@TheRealLydiaSenn
@TheRealLydiaSenn 2 жыл бұрын
Wonderful!
@elainezanavich9337
@elainezanavich9337 2 жыл бұрын
I definitely need strict structure. Time blocking will help me
@qq1651
@qq1651 2 жыл бұрын
Now if I can just find the motivation to DO the things in the blocks! lol
@Natalie-Cornacchione
@Natalie-Cornacchione 2 жыл бұрын
Your videos are so immensely helpful 😭
@TheRealLydiaSenn
@TheRealLydiaSenn 2 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad!
@itslinziwalker
@itslinziwalker 2 жыл бұрын
I've not yet watched the video but, may I just say - I'm loving your hair like that! ❤️
@TheRealLydiaSenn
@TheRealLydiaSenn 2 жыл бұрын
Oh thank you!
@Jessiemadanat
@Jessiemadanat Жыл бұрын
Love this❤
@jeffwensolecki2590
@jeffwensolecki2590 Жыл бұрын
You are amazing! I want to be like you!
@tonicrans18monkey
@tonicrans18monkey 6 ай бұрын
Thank you for your video, i loved it. and i love you! lol You were describing my life lol
@pen5532
@pen5532 2 жыл бұрын
Great ideas!
@TheRealLydiaSenn
@TheRealLydiaSenn 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😊
@sabrinabuhler7874
@sabrinabuhler7874 2 жыл бұрын
I love this video! How do you stay motivated and how much sleep do you usually get??
@TheRealLydiaSenn
@TheRealLydiaSenn 2 жыл бұрын
I go to bed around 9.
@kelliegirard2875
@kelliegirard2875 2 жыл бұрын
Good morning from Louisiana
@travelwithsouthernchick5112
@travelwithsouthernchick5112 Жыл бұрын
Wow great information!! New sub
@nesser1352
@nesser1352 2 жыл бұрын
I love the cat in the window
@TheRealLydiaSenn
@TheRealLydiaSenn 2 жыл бұрын
She loves you too
@greenorchidmassagewellness8518
@greenorchidmassagewellness8518 2 жыл бұрын
Well said 😊
@elainezanavich9337
@elainezanavich9337 2 жыл бұрын
Your hair looks great
@TheRealLydiaSenn
@TheRealLydiaSenn 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@traci3466
@traci3466 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@laurakochuyt1387
@laurakochuyt1387 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video!!! Always enjoying your wisdom. ^_^
@TheRealLydiaSenn
@TheRealLydiaSenn 2 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@ErinEff
@ErinEff 2 жыл бұрын
Ditto! This hair cut is darling!!
@TheRealLydiaSenn
@TheRealLydiaSenn 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@7931lila
@7931lila Жыл бұрын
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…
@TheRealLydiaSenn
@TheRealLydiaSenn Жыл бұрын
She’s so needy 😂
@valleygirl0454
@valleygirl0454 2 жыл бұрын
Time change! ARGH I hear you! It is a struggle with kids
@TheRealLydiaSenn
@TheRealLydiaSenn 2 жыл бұрын
It's brutal out there.
@jessicalynnchandler
@jessicalynnchandler 2 жыл бұрын
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?
@TheRealLydiaSenn
@TheRealLydiaSenn 2 жыл бұрын
Notes for an upcoming project.
@kelliegirard2875
@kelliegirard2875 2 жыл бұрын
I 💘 your new haircut
@TheRealLydiaSenn
@TheRealLydiaSenn 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom
@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom 2 жыл бұрын
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
@TheRealLydiaSenn
@TheRealLydiaSenn 2 жыл бұрын
Yes. Usually. 💕
@FDSCreatives
@FDSCreatives Жыл бұрын
what time do you go to bed that lets you get up at 4 ?
@TheRealLydiaSenn
@TheRealLydiaSenn Жыл бұрын
Between 9 and 10.
@justplumblessed
@justplumblessed 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Lydia, what are you in school for?
@TheRealLydiaSenn
@TheRealLydiaSenn 2 жыл бұрын
Data assurance.
@amietabbytosavit8377
@amietabbytosavit8377 4 ай бұрын
Ethnic studies
@Maddhaddar
@Maddhaddar 2 жыл бұрын
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 2 жыл бұрын
A floating schedule is great! Just do your best. You're doing great.
@loujon191
@loujon191 3 ай бұрын
you have perfect teeth
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