My daily schedule as a working mom and full time student

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[@margaretrangel7223]

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]

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]

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

[@margaretrangel7223]

@@ekaterinalabkovskaia2773awe thank you!

[@margaretrangel7223]

@@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]

@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]

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

[@bookwyrmneducator]

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]

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]

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

[@caramoonlynn]

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]

Thank you for watching, Cara 💕

[@Spacesamurai22]

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]

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

[@asmakhattala2181]

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]

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

[@marywilczynski1649]

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

[@thelifeofcar8119]

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

[@ouvickie]

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❣️💖

[@AprilMay-xf3mo]

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!

[@occasionalotaku23]

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

[@freedominabudget]

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

[@TheRealLydiaSenn]

It's so helpful.

[@patriciacorlis8488]

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.

[@FeedingMyThree]

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 😆💕

[@christenford3864]

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]

Glad it was helpful!

[@courtney_ann]

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!!

[@1012chart]

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

[@TheRealLydiaSenn]

I'm so glad!

[@sherlydesbiens467]

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.

[@lorimcmahan5683]

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

[@jentatro2390]

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

[@katebaker8763]

Noooooo not at alllll lol

[@TheRealLydiaSenn]

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]

I just went back to see the cat😂

[@meli.ps1]

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

[@TheRealLydiaSenn]

Thank you

[@MrsThollo]

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

[@sophianachtigall3598]

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]

I like this idea thanks for sharing

[@bea5043]

Great video, thank you for all your wonderful advice!

[@TheRealLydiaSenn]

Thank you

[@alisawoods555]

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 😴

[@user-dc2ww7sh8g]

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]

Thank you

[@sarahh1153]

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]

Thank you!

[@veronicaoropeza23]

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

[@findingfaithsfuture]

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

[@TheRealLydiaSenn]

Wonderful!

[@ekaterinalabkovskaia2773]

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

[@TheRealLydiaSenn]

I’m so glad

[@ayueyusof4685]

I love the honesty😆

[@jessiemadanat5455]

Love this❤

[@Natalie-Cornacchione]

Your videos are so immensely helpful 😭

[@TheRealLydiaSenn]

I'm so glad!

[@80sbrunnette]

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]

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

[@TheRealLydiaSenn]

I hope it helps

[@greenorchidmassagewellness8518]

Well said 😊

[@amberhill2588]

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

[@alishaw665]

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]

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

[@alishaw665]

@@TheRealLydiaSenn Yes, we can!! 💪

[@itslinziwalker]

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

[@TheRealLydiaSenn]

Oh thank you!

[@traci3466]

Thank you!

[@pen5532]

Great ideas!

[@TheRealLydiaSenn]

Thank you! 😊

[@NottaVideoSummary]

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

[@sarahill4408]

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]

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

[@cindy7702]

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]

Thank you

[@terristewart6119]

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]

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

[@smithhome4734]

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.

[@b-isforbetsy7828]

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.

[@travelwithsouthernchick5112]

Wow great information!! New sub

[@kb8990]

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.

[@laurakochuyt1387]

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

[@TheRealLydiaSenn]

You are so welcome!

[@sabrinabuhler7874]

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

[@TheRealLydiaSenn]

I go to bed around 9.

[@shartman2150]

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?!?! 😂

[@moonassweettreats4133]

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]

Im so glad it was helpful

[@tonicrans18monkey]

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

[@jeffwensolecki2590]

You are amazing! I want to be like you!

[@elainezanavich9337]

I definitely need strict structure. Time blocking will help me

[@kelliegirard2875]

Good morning from Louisiana

[@elainezanavich9337]

Your hair looks great

[@TheRealLydiaSenn]

Thank you

[@nesser1352]

I love the cat in the window

[@TheRealLydiaSenn]

She loves you too

[@qq1651]

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

[@crystallee1650]

Good Morning from south Alabama.

[@TheRealLydiaSenn]

Good morning.

[@kelliegirard2875]

I 💘 your new haircut

[@TheRealLydiaSenn]

Thank you.

[@valleygirl0454]

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

[@TheRealLydiaSenn]

It's brutal out there.

[@GentleThriftyMama]

Ditto! This hair cut is darling!!

[@TheRealLydiaSenn]

Thank you

[@tamiradotson3668]

"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

[@7931lila]

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]

She’s so needy 😂

[@jessicalynnchandler]

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]

Notes for an upcoming project.

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

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]

Yes. Usually. 💕

[@FDSCreatives]

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

[@TheRealLydiaSenn]

Between 9 and 10.

[@justplumblessed]

Hi Lydia, what are you in school for?

[@TheRealLydiaSenn]

Data assurance.

[@Maddhaddar]

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]

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

[@brittneyjones3037]

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🫶🏾🥹