{"id":3824,"date":"2022-03-10T13:12:50","date_gmt":"2022-03-10T20:12:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/?p=3824"},"modified":"2022-07-11T15:20:20","modified_gmt":"2022-07-11T22:20:20","slug":"life-giving-routines-printable-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/index.php\/2022\/03\/10\/life-giving-routines-printable-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Life-Giving Routines &#8211; Printable Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We all have areas in our lives where we want to get things done quickly or &#8220;get in the zone&#8221; faster. <strong>Routines are the effortless solution.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When we automate pieces of our lives with routines we: remove decision fatigue, we become more efficient, and we can relax into the rhythm of the tasks ahead of us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I have routines for all areas of my life with repetitive tasks: reading, homemaking, writing, mom life, exercise, meal prep, cleaning, Sabbath, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I enjoy sitting down with a cup of coffee and doing all the thinking at once. I plan out what tasks need to be completed and then write them out for myself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All I have to do for that routine the next day is follow the steps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>No thinking is required in the midst of a busy day<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Here is my process:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f8f4e4\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" id=\"ecosystem\" style=\"color:#000000\">The Printable Walk &#8211; Through<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#000000;font-size:5vw;line-height:1.1\">How to Create<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#000000;font-size:5vw;line-height:1.1\"><strong>Life-Giving Routines<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.38%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are some areas in my life where I use routines that I have planned out for a specific purpose:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Reading books on the couch with the kids<\/li><li>laundry -loading &amp; folding<\/li><li>homeschool prep and planning<\/li><li>the weekly schedule<\/li><li>getting out seasonal decor<\/li><li>my weekly grocery shopping trip<\/li><li>cleaning out the fridge on Mondays<\/li><li>getting into my writing routine<\/li><li>Saturday household chores<\/li><li>making my seasonal photo album<\/li><li>shopping at Costco<\/li><li>my morning routine<\/li><li>my weekly review \/ bullet journal time<\/li><li>going for a walk<\/li><li>nightly tuck in with the kids<\/li><li>my evening routine after the kids are in bed<\/li><li>putting my phone to bed<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33%\">\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/5.8\/outside-01.jpg\" alt=\"The sun setting through a dense forest.\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.62%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/view.flodesk.com\/pages\/622d1916e4da3a4464c3050f\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"552\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Screenshot-of-link-1-552x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3887\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Screenshot-of-link-1-552x1024.png 552w, https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Screenshot-of-link-1-162x300.png 162w, https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Screenshot-of-link-1-768x1424.png 768w, https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Screenshot-of-link-1-828x1536.png 828w, https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Screenshot-of-link-1.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 552px) 100vw, 552px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Structure of the Routine:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>What?<\/strong> [name the routine you are creating]<ul><li>What is this routine about? What will you call it?<\/li><li>Often I leave this blank until I know the rest of the information.<\/li><li>It needs to be something simple and catchy for me to remember it. Don&#8217;t overthink it.\ud83d\ude42<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>When?<\/strong>&nbsp; [what time of day &amp; after what activity]<ul><li>When will this routine happen?<\/li><li>Is there a specific time you need this routine to take place or just a general time of day?<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Where?<\/strong>&nbsp; [the room\/location\/space]<ul><li>This is important. Often location can be even more crucial than time.<\/li><li>What room will you be in? Where will you sit or where will you go? What will be in that location?<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>How?&nbsp;<\/strong> [what do you want to do?]<ul><li>What do you hope to accomplish and how will you get to that goal?<\/li><li>What does &#8220;done&#8221; look like for this routine? How will you know that you have finished well?<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Supplies?<\/strong>&nbsp; [what do you need to be successful?]<ul><li>What is already in that location that will help you with that routine? Furniture, supplies, lighting, appliances.<\/li><li>Do you need to clear clutter? Do you need to simplify that location so you can focus on what you need to do?<\/li><li>What do you need for your routine? Go shop your house! What do you have that you can use?<\/li><li>What is one special piece that you can add to make that routine enjoyable? Go shopping for that one small thing. A small bag of chocolate chips, a new lamp, a fresh Chapstick, or a new candle.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:67%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/jessica-lewis-Ck9cig5YSn4-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3810\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/jessica-lewis-Ck9cig5YSn4-unsplash.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/jessica-lewis-Ck9cig5YSn4-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"include-the-senses-smell-touch-taste-sound-sight-pacing\"><strong>Include the senses:<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"include-the-senses-smell-touch-taste-sound-sight-pacing\">smell \/ touch \/ taste \/ sound \/ sight \/ pacing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>\u201cEnvironment is the invisible hand that shapes human behavior.\u201d<\/p><cite><a href=\"https:\/\/jamesclear.com\/atomic-habits\">Atomic Habits by James Clear<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"include-the-senses-smell-touch-taste-sound-sight-pacing\">When we include the senses we experience things on a deeper level. We can relax or &#8220;get in the zone&#8221; faster. Our amazing brains are constantly checking for environmental input that changes how we react. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I recommend using your senses to embrace your routines in a new way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"457\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/amin-hasani-7Z_2iKq9Nw8-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3568\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/amin-hasani-7Z_2iKq9Nw8-unsplash.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/amin-hasani-7Z_2iKq9Nw8-unsplash-300x214.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"communicate-with-others\"><strong>Communicate with others &#8211;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Who needs to know?&nbsp; [tell them ahead of time]<ul><li><strong><em>Have conversations about what you need before the situation comes up.<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>Discuss your new morning routine the night before, share your new grocery shopping plan over the weekend, explain how you want to leave the house when everyone is relaxed.<\/li><li>Discuss difficult things at a separate time when you are in problem solving mode and not upset.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>How to communicate: [text, note, conversation]<ul><li>Decide how to tell your people what you are doing.<\/li><li>Communication is key.<\/li><li>Clarity is kindness.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Some Examples of including the senses:<\/strong> a lit candle for writing time, a soft couch blanket for reading, a specific playlist for my workout, a hot cup of tea for evening downtime, open windows, specific lighting&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don&#8217;t make it too complicated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> I do not need piles of stuff to accomplish my routines well. I just need a few triggers for my senses to get in the mode of what I am doing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/olena-sergienko-icUi5Lvfh98-unsplash-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1671\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/olena-sergienko-icUi5Lvfh98-unsplash-1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/olena-sergienko-icUi5Lvfh98-unsplash-1-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-why-is-this-important-to-you\"><strong>Why? <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-why-is-this-important-to-you\">[Why is this important to you?]<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Why do you want to take the time for this?<\/li><li>What would be missing if this routine was skipped?<\/li><li>How will your day\/week be different because of this routine?<\/li><li>What will change in your environment, relationships, or emotional state?<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When we automate pieces of our lives with routines we: remove decision fatigue, we become more efficient, and we can relax into the rhythm of the tasks ahead of us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I have routines for all areas of my life with repetitive tasks. It saves me so much thinking and frustration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>You got this! Happy Planning &#8211; April<\/strong><br>      <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-text-color has-background\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:.9\"><strong>DID YOU MISS THE PDF? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\" id=\"schedule-a-visit\" style=\"font-size:59px;line-height:1.15\"><strong>the simple printable guide<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-7d812b4c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/view.flodesk.com\/pages\/622d1916e4da3a4464c3050f\" style=\"border-radius:50px;background-color:#000000;color:#ffffff\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/index.php\/2021\/04\/13\/enough\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/maddi-bazzocco-U4BHlK9RO_A-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3670\" width=\"480\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/maddi-bazzocco-U4BHlK9RO_A-unsplash.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/maddi-bazzocco-U4BHlK9RO_A-unsplash-213x300.jpg 213w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/index.php\/2022\/02\/21\/3-lists-saving-my-sanity-right-now\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/jess-bailey-cvUIv9j5wDg-unsplash-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3674\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/jess-bailey-cvUIv9j5wDg-unsplash-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/jess-bailey-cvUIv9j5wDg-unsplash.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/index.php\/2021\/05\/12\/morning-routines-for-moms\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/sixteen-miles-out-I8Lrm5rsoso-unsplash-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/sixteen-miles-out-I8Lrm5rsoso-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/sixteen-miles-out-I8Lrm5rsoso-unsplash.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"still-feeling-stuck\"><strong>&#8230;Still Feeling Stuck?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"here-are-some-more-resources\">Here are some more Resources &#8211;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below are some articles I have written on routines. It is a topic I enjoy learning and writing about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Mom Life:<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/index.php\/2021\/09\/21\/rituals-routines-and-rhythms-whats-the-difference\/\">Rituals, Routines, and Rhythms \u2013 What\u2019s the Difference?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/index.php\/2021\/05\/12\/morning-routines-for-moms\/\">Morning Routines for Moms<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/index.php\/2021\/08\/10\/10-roadblocks-that-stop-my-productivity\/\">10 Roadblocks That Stop my Productivity<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/index.php\/2021\/05\/12\/morning-routines-for-my-kids\/\">Morning Routines for My Kids<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/index.php\/2021\/09\/01\/tips-for-moms-with-mental-fatigue\/\">Tips for Moms with Mental Fatigue<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/index.php\/2021\/06\/07\/pivot-a-change-in-plans\/\">Pivot \u2013 A Change In Plans<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Homemaking:<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/index.php\/2021\/10\/16\/creating-a-cozy-home-environment-why-it-matters\/\">Creating a Cozy Home Environment \u2013 Why it Matters<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/index.php\/2021\/05\/15\/household-chores-cleaning-the-home\/\">Household Chores &amp; Cleaning the Home<\/a><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/index.php\/2021\/08\/18\/my-counters-affect-my-productivity\/\">My Counters Affect My Productivity<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/index.php\/2021\/04\/13\/mondaymeetings\/\">Monday Meetings<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Writing:<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/index.php\/2021\/09\/21\/simple-writing-tips-inspiration\/\">My #1 Writing Rule &amp; Finding Inspiration<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/index.php\/2021\/10\/04\/4-reasons-why-writing-can-feel-so-lonely\/\">5 Reasons Why Writing Can Feel So Lonely<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/index.php\/2021\/07\/12\/stuck-in-the-fog-of-wanting-to-write\/\">Stuck in the Fog of Wanting to Write<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Sabbath Living:<ul><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/index.php\/2021\/09\/21\/why-is-sabbath-rest-so-hard\/\">Why is Sabbath Rest so HARD?<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/index.php\/2021\/07\/29\/5-ways-to-find-rest-from-an-overachiever\/\">5 Ways to Find Rest (from an Overachiever)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/index.php\/2021\/07\/07\/the-overachievers-practical-guide-to-sabbath-why-when-how\/\">The Overachiever\u2019s Practical Guide to Sabbath: Why, How, &amp; When<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Homeschooling:<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/index.php\/2021\/05\/26\/work-life-balance-with-homeschooling-series\/\">Work\/Life Balance with Homeschooling Series<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/index.php\/2021\/06\/01\/transitions-start-end-well\/\">Transitions \u2013 Start &amp; End Well<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Travel With Kids:<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/index.php\/2021\/06\/02\/packing-questions-for-summer-travel\/\">Packing Questions for Summer Travel<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/index.php\/2021\/10\/25\/rv-travel-with-kids-ways-to-make-it-enjoyable\/\">RV Travel with Kids (Ways to Make it Enjoyable)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:64px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Photos by <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@kellysikkema?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Kelly Sikkema<\/a> and others on <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/collections\/t0TagybRBEs\/writing?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Unsplash<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We all have areas in our lives where we want to get things done quickly or &#8220;get in the zone&#8221; faster. 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