How to Plan Your Day So Everyone’s Needs Are Met (Yes - That Includes You!)

The plan I share below is the only way of planning our day that's actually stuck!

It works because it’s visible to all of us which takes the pressure off me and makes the day feel more shared, something we’re doing together.

Why a Plan can Really Help

If I don't plan things in, they don't get done. It's as simple as that. Even the good stuff. In fact, especially the good stuff..

I've tried firm plans, I've tried no plans. Neither work for us. If they're too rigid, it feels like we can't be spontaneous and open to how we actually feel that day. If they're too loose, they can end up feeling flat by 10am.

The way we plan our day now makes space for structure and spontaneity - and the best part is that we do it together, so we all get our needs met and decide what we'd like to do that day.

I want to make clear, this is done in a very loose way. It takes less than 5 minutes, we usually do it over breakfast on a big whiteboard so everyone can see it.

Here's ours from yesterday. As you can see, it doesn't need to be fancy, it just needs to actually work - which it does! (Apologies for the poor quality, but well..that's how it looks!)