Happy Monday
Hello and welcome back to the 52 Week Blogger Challenge post
I hope you had a great weekend and are ready to attack this week with a bang, This is week’s topic focuses on what is my typical day – what do I keep myself busy with or what keeps me busy.. truly reverting stuff.
Shew I was a bit exhausted after writing down my day, but it was an eye opener in terms of why I am so exhausted most of the time and it prompted me to think differently about how I structure my work day. Some prioritisation is now in order.
My Typical Day
Below is a typical day in my life on a week day. I work full time away from home, so most of the day is spent solving problems, discussing issues and risks with my team and driving delivery.
06:00 Wake and play with TheSpare (He still sleeps with us)
06:30 Bath, get dressed
07:00 Grab a cup of coffee and leave the house and drive to the Gautrain station
07:00 park at the Gautrain station, run for the train to Sandton
07:30 Board a shuttle to the office or walk to the office
07:40 Arrive at the office, unpack my bag and setup my laptop
07:45 Check my diary, updating my to-do list, prepare for first meeting
08:00 – 16:30 Back to back meetings, lots of coffee and water
16:30 Get back to my desk , nibble on my lunch while answering emails, Work on Projects at hand, update presentations, follow up on issues
18:00 Shut down laptop, Run to the bus stop, catch the bus at 18:10
18:20 Get to train station, wait for train, get back to home station get into the car and drive home
19:00 Arrive home, play with the kids, check homework, eat supper
20:00 Eldest goes to bed, Prayers and lots of goodnight kisses and hugs
21:00 Put the youngest child down lie next to him until he sleeps
21:30 Get up pack my bag for the next day, have a conversation with the husband while drinking tea, jot down To Do list for the next day, Take our clothes for tomorrow
22:30 Check social media for the blog and read a chapter of my book
23:00 Turn of the lights and try and fall asleep
On the weekends my day is spent with family, catching up and planning blogging and spiritual activities.
What about you?
What is your typical day like?? Is your day filled with things that actually excite and make you excited?
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40 Comments
Sounds like a busy busy day!!
March 7, 2016 at 5:36 pmHey Ashley it but thats life for now. hope you are well. thank you for visiting the blog
March 11, 2016 at 7:22 pmSounds like a 48 hour day Linds. You’re Superwoman
March 9, 2016 at 4:33 pmModern Zulu Mom recently posted…Stay Heart-Healthy with these tips from Kellogg’s
eish sisi no choice at the moment
March 11, 2016 at 7:14 pmHaha my typical day pretty much runs on 10 minute increments with my four kids. Craziness!:)
March 9, 2016 at 9:51 pmJoanna recently posted…Sedona Wine Tours
Thanks for coming by the blog. you comment made me smile it reminded me of when i was on maternity leave
March 11, 2016 at 7:14 pmI love the 52 week blogger challenge- it’s so nice to see who is behind the writing! And boy do you lead a busy life! you go!
March 9, 2016 at 10:42 pmI am loving the challenge it is certainly keeps me writing. I think all moms lead busy lives as we are always on the go go go thank you for visiting the blog i truly appreciate it
March 11, 2016 at 7:13 pmYour day is just as busy as my own. I am trying to wake up at 5am, but usually end up hithing the snooze button! I’m going to follow your lead and start laying out our clothing the night before. Thanks for the peek into your day.
March 10, 2016 at 1:01 amHello Tiffani oh my word it sounds hectic i think the 5 am waking time must make it so tiring for you thank you for visiting my blog
March 11, 2016 at 7:11 pmWow! It is full. My day is alot different but my busyness revolves around chasing toddlers,cleaning house, etc.
March 10, 2016 at 2:31 amHello there oh yes I think your day will be far busier than mine thats for sure toddlers are not to be take lighly
March 11, 2016 at 7:10 pmI once participated in a life-in-a-day photo challenge. It was so much fun, you might enjoy sharing something like that with your blog followers. Its a bit of work to take all the photos and then to edit and upload them, but I found it really interesting.
March 10, 2016 at 3:03 amHello Jenn how are you and thank you for stopping by. I would have enjoed that photo challenge i love photography
March 11, 2016 at 7:09 pmAhhhhhh my topical day usually consist of nonstop blog work! Today is finally Thursday though, my non work day! So today i have no schedule
March 10, 2016 at 4:54 pmshew i wish i could focus on my blogging that way i think it would certainly be a lot further thank you for visiting my blog I appreciate it
March 11, 2016 at 7:08 pmWhat a great challenge. Thanks for linking up to #justanotherlinky xx
March 10, 2016 at 11:58 pmThanks for having me its a great linky
March 11, 2016 at 7:07 pmWhat a cool challenge! Wished I’d heard of it sooner!
March 11, 2016 at 4:26 pmJennifer Corter recently posted…These People Are Giving Back Despite Their Illnesses – Meet The Bakken Invitation 2015 Honorees!
Hello Jennifer thank you for stopping by the blog I really appreciate your visit. I am sure you can just join now its a long year ahead still 🙂
March 11, 2016 at 7:06 pmWowsers, you put me to shame! On maternity leave at the moment and although my day when I’m working is a bit like that, it certainly isn’t right now! Hope you get a bit of a lie in today 🙂 #SundayStars
March 13, 2016 at 8:25 amHello there enjoy martenity leave and the precious time with your baby
March 14, 2016 at 4:55 pmWell done you and a big pat on the back, you certainly pack it all in! You’ve inspired me to do the same thing and write down my actual day, tomorrows monday and back to work (well, the paid one) after a weekend of running around after 2 boys, which as you know is an exciting challenge!! I’m going to give it a go and see what it looks like:)
Thanks for sharing your post:)
mainy
#sundaystars
March 13, 2016 at 9:41 ammainy recently posted…Ear Cuff Jewellery
Hello there I would love to read the post if you every write it about your day
March 14, 2016 at 4:55 pmYou sound mega busy like me! I’ve just done a post similar, and when I wrote what I do in my working day down, it felt exhausting just reading it! But you just get on with it because you have too. I find in interesting to read what others get up to in their day to day lives x #KCACOLS
March 13, 2016 at 9:44 amHello Kerry I will check you post it is nice to find someone else with such a life lol
March 14, 2016 at 4:54 pmWow what a busy day you have! I get up around about the same time but there is no way I would last until 11pm every night! No wonder, as you say, you’re tired! I imagine your weekends are very precious 🙂 Lovely to get to know you a bit better! #kcacols
March 13, 2016 at 10:07 amHello kat thank you so much for visiting the blog. I triy and relax and spend time with family on weekeneds
March 14, 2016 at 4:54 pmWow! What a day! Do you work 5 days like this?
March 13, 2016 at 12:58 pmYou are a superstar, I often wonder how Mums that work full time fit things like washing etc in.
I hope your weekends are super relaxing!
Hello Nat I hope you are well thanks for commenting . No such thing as a relaxing weekend but at least i spend it with family
March 14, 2016 at 4:53 pmOh this is a brilliant challenge, one of my biggest issues is not posting regularly (mainly through self doubt and lack of ideas. Which I suspect is tied up with the self doubt) this could be a great one to join in!
March 13, 2016 at 5:18 pm#KCACOLS
Hello sarah thanks for commenting , i think you should join it is not too late http://www.sarahemilyblogs.com/
March 14, 2016 at 4:52 pmThat sounds like a really busy day to me, and will pretty much reflect my day when I return to work at the end of June. Your job sounds just like my job, and not being able to eat lunch until 4.30 with the entire day spent in meetings. Thanks for sharing this, I liked reading it as a guide as to how I’m going to structure my days later this year. Hope you’re having a good Monday. Claire #KCACOLS
March 14, 2016 at 11:47 amHello Claire please structure it better than mine as I am obviously failing at it. Take care and thanks for visiting
March 14, 2016 at 4:52 pmI love this idea – what a great challenge. I’d love to get involved xx #KCACOLS
March 14, 2016 at 4:25 pmI think you should it is really great here is the link
March 14, 2016 at 4:51 pmhttp://www.sarahemilyblogs.com/
Thanks for visiting the blog
Blimey! That’s a full on day for sure!! I was moaning on to someone today about my own days and how I don’t want to commute when the office relocates, but maybe I don’t have it that bad and should just keep quiet!! Love this 52 week blogger challenge! What a fab idea! Do many people link up or join in with it??? I might have to investigate further! Thanks so much for linking up with #SundayStars. Steph xxxx
March 15, 2016 at 10:53 pmSteph recently posted…DIY – Gold and Marble Trinket Tray
Gosh, you sound like you have a hugely busy day. With lots of travelling to and from work. And your work day sounds really busy. But you also seem really organised and that is brilliant. I wish I was as organised as you are. Thanks so much for linking up to #SundaysStars. Hugs Lucy xxxx
March 18, 2016 at 3:55 pmMrs H recently posted…Finding the perfect coat with Trespass
Wow you really have a very busy day! You literally don’t stop going from one place to another one. My days are completely different but I’m a SAHM so I have the little one with me all morning. She then goes to nursery and I have a few hours to do some blogging or deal with the house and then I have to go out and get my other daughter from school. Not very exciting but I ended up knackered by the end of the day!! lol Thanks so much for sharing this at #KCACOLS. I would love to see you again on Sunday! 🙂 x
March 19, 2016 at 4:24 pmA Moment with Franca recently posted…Zookeeper Zoe – Boots’s New Free & Fun Eye Check Storybook
Hello Franca thanks for the comment and the great linky will definitely be coming back
March 22, 2016 at 2:08 pm