Time & Money Transformation: Your Weekly Guide to Balance

Reclaiming Your Week with Intentional Planning

Our Sunday coffee chats are designed to help you look at the week ahead, set your vision, and align your life to feel more magical. It’s a chance to do an alignment check and ask yourself where life doesn’t feel like magic and what you can do this week to bring it into alignment.

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Why Planning Matters: So many people feel like they are passengers in their own lives, reacting to whatever the week throws at them. The key to feeling empowered and taking control of your time is to plan your week intentionally. Start with a planner or even a piece of paper, and lay out your vision for the week ahead.

Time Management: The Foundation of a Magical Week

Digital vs. Paper Planners: Whether you prefer a physical planner or a digital one like Google Calendar, the important thing is to have a system that works for you. Digital planners can send you reminders and notifications, which are especially useful if you have a lot going on.

Creating a Sacred Space for Planning: Set aside time each week to plan. Light a candle, write down your commitments, and reflect on how you want to feel. This ritual can help you honor your time and vision.

Aligning Your Time with Your Goals: Begin by listing out all your time commitments—work hours, appointments, and any activities with your loved ones. Then, take a step back and look at what’s available. Many people overestimate how much they can accomplish in a week, leading to feelings of failure and overwhelm.

The Balance Between Over-commitment and Under-commitment

Avoiding Overcommitment: If you have 40 to 60 hours of commitments already, be realistic about what else you can fit in. Don’t set yourself up for failure by overextending your energy. Instead, focus on a few key priorities that align with how you want to feel.

Finding Structure in Flexibility: For those with flexible schedules, it’s crucial to create structures that help you stay on track. Commit to certain routines, like getting dressed every day, to maintain a sense of purpose and direction.

Setting Intentions: Year, Season, and Week

Yearly Intentions: Reflect on the word or phrase that you set for the year. For instance, my phrase is “unflinching,” reminding me to approach life with unwavering determination.

Seasonal Intentions: What did you want to feel this season? My intention for this spring is to feel passion, driving me to engage in activities that ignite that feeling.

Weekly Intentions: For the current lunar cycle, my intention is to feel ablaze. This consistent theme helps me stay focused and aligned with my overarching goals.

Practical Tips for Weekly Planning

Time-Blocking: Once you’ve listed out your commitments, block out time in your calendar for your priorities. This helps prevent your goals from getting lost in the shuffle of daily life.

Three Key Priorities: Identify up to three priorities for the week. This might include work projects, personal goals, or family activities. For instance, my priorities this week are focusing on TSE projects and organizing our homeschool materials.

Aligning Your Money with Your Goals

Weekly Money Check: Just like with your time, it’s important to do a weekly check-in with your finances. Understand where your money is going and how you can make the most of it. This could mean reviewing your budget, tracking expenses, or planning for upcoming costs.

Avoiding Financial Reactivity: Don’t let sales or perceived opportunities lead you to make impulsive financial decisions. Plan ahead and understand where your money can best serve your goals.

Building a Strong Financial Foundation

Credit Card Strategy: Use credit cards wisely to build your credit and earn rewards. For example, we switch credit cards based on our current needs—travel points for vacations or cash back for holiday shopping.

Understanding Your Financial Tendencies: Be aware of your spending habits and work on healing any underlying issues that might lead to debt or financial stress.

Integrating Structure and Flexibility

Balancing Work and Personal Life: For those who work from home, it’s essential to set boundaries and create a routine that supports both your professional and personal life. This helps prevent burnout and ensures you have time for activities you love.

Making Intentional Choices: Every decision you make should align with how you want to feel. Whether it’s how you spend your time or your money, intentional choices lead to a more fulfilling and magical life.

Final Thoughts: Empowering Yourself Through Planning

Remember, the key to creating magic in your life is intentionality. By taking control of your time and money, you can align your life with your goals and desires, making every week feel like a step towards your dream life.

Join the Conversation: If you found these insights helpful, I encourage you to listen to the full podcast episode or watch the YouTube video for a deeper dive into intentional planning and aligning your life with your vision.

Planning your week ahead with intention not only sets you up for success but also creates a sense of empowerment and magic in your daily life. Let’s make this week (and every week) magical together!