Why You Need Routines to Get and Stay Organized

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My Evening Routine

• After dinner, I ensure that nothing is in the kitchen sink and that the dishwasher is running if necessary. If extra dirty dishes won’t fit in the dishwasher, I wash them by hand.
  Then, I wipe out the sink.
• I look at the meal plan for the next day and, if necessary, remove the protein from the freezer.
• If the meal is to be cooked in the crock pot, I’ll prep that, too, and throw everything in the pot (putting it in the fridge) so that in the morning, all I have to do is turn the crock pot on.
• I then scan the counters and tables in my living room, dining room, and kitchen (we have an open floor plan, so all three of these rooms are visible) and put away anything lying on them.
• If I feel particularly motivated, I’ll prepare the coffee pot for the next morning.
• Gathering anything I need to take with me the next day (dry cleaning, items for repair, shopping lists, etc.)
• I let all of the dogs out to go potty.
• When I go upstairs to the bedroom, I’ll take out my clothes for the next day and brush my teeth.
• I wipe out the sinks.
• I take my medications.
• Hubby and I do our devotions.

Spend Time Now to Save Time (and Stress) Later

Routines for Moms

• Preparing lunches
• Signing and returning permission slips
• Gathering what they need for after-school activities