Thanks Nedra! So useful! This makes sense and gets it off your mental white noise. List them down like a checklist for the week & stick to them so you don’t get overwhelmed! And you also appreciate and can relax when they get done! Copy!
Love this! I recently created a system for food. I make a meal plan on Friday or Saturday, then I grocery shop on Saturdays when the stores aren’t as packed. On Sunday, I can ease into the day knowing what meal prep activities I have to do, and I don’t have to stress about shopping AND cooking! I’m 3 weeks in and loving this system.
Nedra, Thank you for writing this. I've recently added a new system to my life. I was becoming frustrated with my inability to complete my goals and basic tasks (e.g., going to the tailor, getting my shoes fixed, etc), so I built a life tracker in Google Sheets. I break down tasks into smaller pieces and attach a priority, a progress level, and a deadline if needed. It sounds very nerdy, but it has helped me so much! I apply the same thoughtfulness and attention to my work, so I figured I could do the same for my life.
Loved these tips - especially re planning what to wear for the week. I saw David Beckham also mention that in his Netflix documentary and thought that’s a good idea! Also I find menu planning has upgraded my life. At weekends I set aside time to flick through cookbooks, make a list of say 7 main meals for the week. Then make a shopping list, order ingredients online. It might sound like a lot of work (it takes about an hour) but I think it reduces stress during the week as I have lovely food to look forward to each evening. I don’t plan which meal for which day - I pick from the 7 I most feel like from the ingredients I have in. These meals help help my energy and give my brain lots of real food nutrients it needs. Plus it saves money - no last minute Deliverooing when too tired to think what to eat or shop. I highly recommend!
Sounds like you've found a great way to turn meal planning into a calming and meditative experience. It's important for everyone to spend time on something that brings them joy and relaxation. I'm happy to hear that you've found your slice of ease.
Thanks Nedra! So useful! This makes sense and gets it off your mental white noise. List them down like a checklist for the week & stick to them so you don’t get overwhelmed! And you also appreciate and can relax when they get done! Copy!
Love this! I recently created a system for food. I make a meal plan on Friday or Saturday, then I grocery shop on Saturdays when the stores aren’t as packed. On Sunday, I can ease into the day knowing what meal prep activities I have to do, and I don’t have to stress about shopping AND cooking! I’m 3 weeks in and loving this system.
Nedra, Thank you for writing this. I've recently added a new system to my life. I was becoming frustrated with my inability to complete my goals and basic tasks (e.g., going to the tailor, getting my shoes fixed, etc), so I built a life tracker in Google Sheets. I break down tasks into smaller pieces and attach a priority, a progress level, and a deadline if needed. It sounds very nerdy, but it has helped me so much! I apply the same thoughtfulness and attention to my work, so I figured I could do the same for my life.
Loved these tips - especially re planning what to wear for the week. I saw David Beckham also mention that in his Netflix documentary and thought that’s a good idea! Also I find menu planning has upgraded my life. At weekends I set aside time to flick through cookbooks, make a list of say 7 main meals for the week. Then make a shopping list, order ingredients online. It might sound like a lot of work (it takes about an hour) but I think it reduces stress during the week as I have lovely food to look forward to each evening. I don’t plan which meal for which day - I pick from the 7 I most feel like from the ingredients I have in. These meals help help my energy and give my brain lots of real food nutrients it needs. Plus it saves money - no last minute Deliverooing when too tired to think what to eat or shop. I highly recommend!
Sounds like you've found a great way to turn meal planning into a calming and meditative experience. It's important for everyone to spend time on something that brings them joy and relaxation. I'm happy to hear that you've found your slice of ease.
Exactly 🤗
I love pre-planning the menu idea 💡.