How can I make the most of driving here and there and everywhere?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n What can I do while waiting for my kids during their activities?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n These are questions I wrestle with as I begin a new school year and find odd gaps in my schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here is the situation:<\/p> I have just dropped off the kids for an activity and I have a set amount of time (usually 30 min to an hour) before I have to pick them up. We live over 20 minutes away so I don’t want to drive home. This is a weekly event so I need to make a plan for my time.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n I prefer to bring what I need. It saves me money, time, and frustration (and I get to pick what I like).<\/p>\n\n\n\n The goal for my time is to feel calm, collected, and more like myself. I choose to slow down and do something that I enjoy.<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Once I have decided what to do and where to go, I follow a few rules:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n #1 – Decide ahead of time.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Make 2-3 options for yourself. Then pick the one that makes sense for that day. Don’t overthink it. Action is more important than perfection. Do what helps you feel like yourself. You matter too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n #2 – Guard that time.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n #3 – Don’t let one bad experience ruin it.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This can be a routine that brings you joy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Maybe it is raining and you can’t take your usual walk. Then sit in the car and listen to a podcast. Just this week. Next week will be different and you will be able to get your routine back on track. Plan for the majority, not the exception.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Routine and planning help me to be productive in a public space. I can enjoy my time when I know what to do, decide where to go, and bring what I need. I pick up the kids from the activity with a renewed calm. I can return home feeling ready for the rest of the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When I take that time for self-care, reflection, or reading my book it fills my cup. I can pour out for others because I did not waste my time alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Make a plan for you. Those short pieces will add up over time.<\/strong> 40 minutes a week is over 2 hours in a month… 2 months = 320 minutes (over 5 hours). I want to be intentional about my time. (I am guessing if you are reading this that you do too.) I hope this helps you in the random spaces in your schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n P.S. – If you are interested in more Productivity ideas check out this: <\/p>\n\n\n\n Most of the photos were taken by me the others are from Unsplash<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Being productive in the midst of driving kids to different places can be tricky. I am a high achiever. I want to use those 30 minutes of waiting. The 45 minutes after drop-off can be used to do something that matters to me. Wasted time drives me crazy. I also love routine. So being in… <\/p>\n
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