Last week we wrote about emotional burnout and the anxiety and depression that comes with it. This week I want to talk about getting up on your feet one step at a time with this free printable weekly schedule. This printable weekly schedule is how I start getting my home and life in order again.
Let me preface this by saying, I understand depression and anxiety, I was diagnosed with both and struggled for years. And I understand that some people need a little extra help. This is coming from a place of love and experience for what works for me. If you feel you need extra help, reach out to a loved one, doctor, or counsellor!
Not Wanting A Weekly Schedule While Recovering From Burn Out
When I get emotionally burnt out or mentally tired, I want to be left alone. I want to be a couch potato and sleep. Which I give myself a few days to do just that. Sometimes we need to catch up on sleep and just breathe. However, my schedule gets completely messed up and then I want to keep not doing things. Printable weekly schedules go out the window during this time (metaphorically of course.)
I Do All Things, Including My Weekly Schedule For The Lord
And why would I? Just because I start doing better, doesn’t mean I’m 100% motivated to do all my weekly tasks. But I know that my family and friends rely on me. The thing is, I am the glue that holds things together. Plus, all things we do we are to be for God.
Colossians 3:23
“And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ. 25 But he who does wrong will be repaid for what he has done, and there is no partiality.”
When I clean my house, make food, sew, work, or do anything I try to do my best because I am doing everything, even work, for the Lord, then my family.
Free Printable Weekly Schedule
So, I made this free printable weekly schedule to help me and hopefully it will help you too.
Hopefully this weekly calendar will also help you get on your feet. I created it to be visually appealing and pretty, but this free printable weekly task schedule was created with a purpose.
You see we need to rest still, but we need to do things. So the pink background, flowers, and vines aside, each day has 6 small lines. These lines are small and there are only 6, because that is enough to get something done without overdoing it.
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A Weekly Schedule and A Cleaning Schedule
So, I made printable weekly schedules, 1 for cleaning and for other tasks. You can use which ever, or both. I use both. They each keep me organized and make me do just a little bit more. Let me explain though.
My Weekly Schedule
I had to start taking care of myself….again. I am terrible at remembering so my weekly schedule also helps me to remember to do things for me. For example:
Monday
- Shower
- Workout
- Dress/Makeup
- Groceries
- Take a nap
- Call {insert relative name}
Tuesday
- Shower
- Workout
- Dress/Makeup
- Pay Bill
- Crochet
It’s little reminders to do important things, but to also do things for me. Taking a shower may seem hard, but once you’re in, it feels nice to be scalded by the hot water. I don’t particularly like working out, but it helps manage stress and hormones.
Putting on a dress and makeup really does change the way you feel about yourself. Pajamas may be comfy, but they leave you in a certain type of frumpy mood.
I also make sure to schedule some time for me in. Whether I need a nap, or crochet, or read, or whatever. I make time for me to do something relaxing.
My Weekly Cleaning Schedule
Starting out, I had to get in a regular cleaning schedule. If I’m being honest, I’m not quite there, but I’m getting there. But I was able to break up my week to get the house cleaned without overwhelming myself.
Monday
- Make the bed. If you can make the bed, you can do anything.
- Pick up the living room.
- Clear off the kitchen table. I tend to leave papers and groceries on the table.
- Clear off the kitchen counters.
- Get 1 load of laundry done washed.
- Clean the dishes after dinner.
These are easy tasks that don’t take a lot to do. Then I just build on to it.
Tuesday
- Make the bed.
- Wipe down the counters, stove, and tables.
- Sweep the floor.
- Clear off bathroom counters.
- Actually fold the laundry.
- Clean the dishes after dinner.
And I just keep building until everything is done. Being able to mark it off is also satisfying.
I do things one day at a time, because if I let myself to stop doing things, I’ll stay down. It’s hard and there are times where it feels impossible, but one step at a time and one task at a time, and a whole lot of God is enough to keep me moving.
Using This Free Printable Weekly Schedule For Others
You can also use this free printable weekly schedule and free printable cleaning schedule to keep your household in orders.
Kids helping out? Each of them can have a schedule where they can mark off the things they need to do.
This weekly schedule also allows your whole family see what needs to be done each day. It can help keep your household running smoothly.
Looking for more organization help? Then you may like this free printable grocery market list as well.
What does your weekly schedule look like? Let me know in the comments, I’d love to hear from you.