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.
@ekaterinalabkovskaia277311 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!
@beinspired47359 ай бұрын
How are you doing now momma? I pray it got better and more manageable for you.
@margaretrangel72239 ай бұрын
@@ekaterinalabkovskaia2773awe thank you!
@margaretrangel72239 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. 💕
@Jacqueline77178 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.47432 жыл бұрын
You're phenomenal. Also...my ADHD brain is overwhelmed by that schedule and also convinced it is exactly what it needs
@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 :)
@IamHildab8 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
@TheRealLydiaSenn8 ай бұрын
You are doing so much. I hope you know you're doing a great job.
@AccountabilityCorner2 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 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 Жыл бұрын
We can do hard things! You’ve got this.
@caramoonlynn2 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.
@TheRealLydiaSenn2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching, Cara 💕
@BrightDays16212 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 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
@christenford38642 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!
@TheRealLydiaSenn2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@asmakhattala21817 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
@sophianachtigall35982 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.
@sarahill44082 жыл бұрын
I like this idea thanks for sharing
@pickleyum24055 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 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
@ouvickie2 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 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 Жыл бұрын
Exactly what I was looking for. I'm excellent at budgeting but horrible at keeping a schedule and getting things done.
@TheRealLydiaSenn Жыл бұрын
I hope it helps
@AprilMay-xf3mo2 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!
@freedominabudget2 жыл бұрын
This was amazing!! Totally need to get back on track with block scheduling!
@TheRealLydiaSenn2 жыл бұрын
It's so helpful.
@MrsThollo Жыл бұрын
I'm not one to continuously switch up my planning methods but I'm loving these ideas!
@occasionalotaku23 Жыл бұрын
This is so helpful, to see and hear about this in action with real life examples. Thank you!
@FeedingMyThree2 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 😆💕
@rosariocatherinearbulupalo13515 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 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 Жыл бұрын
You can do it! Going back in you 30s is no joke, but we can do this.
@alishaw665 Жыл бұрын
@@TheRealLydiaSenn Yes, we can!! 💪
@courtney_ann2 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!!
@marywilczynski16492 жыл бұрын
Excellent video!!! So helpful for anyone at any stage of thier life. Thank you.
@BNJBSN-DNP9 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🫶🏾🥹
@amberhill25882 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 Жыл бұрын
Great video! I am going to put into practice, I feel so overwhelmed with home and work
@1012chart2 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!
@TheRealLydiaSenn2 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad!
@b-isforbetsy78282 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.
@loujon1913 ай бұрын
As someone that works from home, we have an advantage of being able to do housework throughout the day
@alisawoods5552 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.ps111 ай бұрын
Such a smart and down to earth women! Thank you very much for all the advice
@TheRealLydiaSenn11 ай бұрын
Thank you
@patriciacorlis84882 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.
@VictoriaKisler11 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.
@TheRealLydiaSenn11 ай бұрын
Thank you
@lorimcmahan56832 жыл бұрын
Thank you, good stuff! I love time blocking and anything to do with time management.
@thelifeofcar8119 Жыл бұрын
This is such a good video with realistic guidelines I can add into my schedule. Thanks 😊
@cindy77022 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.
@TheRealLydiaSenn2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@terristewart61192 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 Жыл бұрын
This is such a great idea - the weekly brain dump!!
@smithhome47349 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.
@sarahill44082 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?
@vanessarobbins549811 ай бұрын
I love your mug! I have a snowman one. :)
@shartman21502 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?!?! 😂
@ekaterinalabkovskaia277311 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video! Very motivating! Made some notes :)
@TheRealLydiaSenn11 ай бұрын
I’m so glad
@arianaflores70293 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! ❤
@TheRealLydiaSenn3 ай бұрын
You're welcome 😊 thank You for watching
@bea50432 жыл бұрын
Great video, thank you for all your wonderful advice!
@TheRealLydiaSenn2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@kb89902 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 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 Жыл бұрын
Im so glad it was helpful
@ayueyusof4685 Жыл бұрын
I love the honesty😆
@sarahh11532 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.
@TheRealLydiaSenn2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@jentatro23902 жыл бұрын
Still watching the video but is anyone else distracted by the cat in the window? 😜😬
@katebaker87632 жыл бұрын
Noooooo not at alllll lol
@TheRealLydiaSenn2 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.
@daniellewelch32332 жыл бұрын
I just went back to see the cat😂
@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
@crystallee16502 жыл бұрын
Good Morning from south Alabama.
@TheRealLydiaSenn2 жыл бұрын
Good morning.
@findingfaithsfuture2 жыл бұрын
Loved the way you explained it! . I'm going to try this.
@TheRealLydiaSenn2 жыл бұрын
Wonderful!
@elainezanavich93372 жыл бұрын
I definitely need strict structure. Time blocking will help me
@qq16512 жыл бұрын
Now if I can just find the motivation to DO the things in the blocks! lol
@Natalie-Cornacchione2 жыл бұрын
Your videos are so immensely helpful 😭
@TheRealLydiaSenn2 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad!
@itslinziwalker2 жыл бұрын
I've not yet watched the video but, may I just say - I'm loving your hair like that! ❤️
@TheRealLydiaSenn2 жыл бұрын
Oh thank you!
@Jessiemadanat Жыл бұрын
Love this❤
@jeffwensolecki2590 Жыл бұрын
You are amazing! I want to be like you!
@tonicrans18monkey6 ай бұрын
Thank you for your video, i loved it. and i love you! lol You were describing my life lol
@pen55322 жыл бұрын
Great ideas!
@TheRealLydiaSenn2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😊
@sabrinabuhler78742 жыл бұрын
I love this video! How do you stay motivated and how much sleep do you usually get??
@TheRealLydiaSenn2 жыл бұрын
I go to bed around 9.
@kelliegirard28752 жыл бұрын
Good morning from Louisiana
@travelwithsouthernchick5112 Жыл бұрын
Wow great information!! New sub
@nesser13522 жыл бұрын
I love the cat in the window
@TheRealLydiaSenn2 жыл бұрын
She loves you too
@greenorchidmassagewellness85182 жыл бұрын
Well said 😊
@elainezanavich93372 жыл бұрын
Your hair looks great
@TheRealLydiaSenn2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@traci34662 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@laurakochuyt13872 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video!!! Always enjoying your wisdom. ^_^
@TheRealLydiaSenn2 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@ErinEff2 жыл бұрын
Ditto! This hair cut is darling!!
@TheRealLydiaSenn2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@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 Жыл бұрын
She’s so needy 😂
@valleygirl04542 жыл бұрын
Time change! ARGH I hear you! It is a struggle with kids
@TheRealLydiaSenn2 жыл бұрын
It's brutal out there.
@jessicalynnchandler2 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?
@TheRealLydiaSenn2 жыл бұрын
Notes for an upcoming project.
@kelliegirard28752 жыл бұрын
I 💘 your new haircut
@TheRealLydiaSenn2 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom2 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
@TheRealLydiaSenn2 жыл бұрын
Yes. Usually. 💕
@FDSCreatives Жыл бұрын
what time do you go to bed that lets you get up at 4 ?
@TheRealLydiaSenn Жыл бұрын
Between 9 and 10.
@justplumblessed2 жыл бұрын
Hi Lydia, what are you in school for?
@TheRealLydiaSenn2 жыл бұрын
Data assurance.
@amietabbytosavit83774 ай бұрын
Ethnic studies
@Maddhaddar2 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.
@TheRealLydiaSenn2 жыл бұрын
A floating schedule is great! Just do your best. You're doing great.