The "Block Schedule" System - LIFE CHANGING productivity hack!
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- If you have followed me on Instagram for a while, chances are you have heard me refer to my "Block Schedule System" many times. The Block Schedule System is something I made up years ago that has increased my productivity by 10-fold (or more!) and is hands-down one of the most useful, viral, and effective principles I share in all of my ProductivityBootCamp.com program (psst use the code TH-cam for 10% off!). It not only helps you get more done in a day WITHOUT burnout, helps with time management, and makes your home insanely stress-free, but will also magically free up HOURS of time for you to fill with things that fulfill you most, and you never feel like you have time for! Note: Watch the whole video! I promise it will answer most of your questions!
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Who's back watching this video because you gotta keep a schedule while you're stuck at home due to COVID-19 in order to stay sane??
Me!!!! Totally me.
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This is me too! I've never been good at sticking to schedules, but I am here for it right now!
Yep!
why tho
Even though I'm 10 this video really helped me, because I'm getting ready early for adulthood
I think it does not matter how old we are as everyone needs to organize time effectively :)
this put a smile on my face ...
Same
Same but I am 14
Georgia same lol
Pro tip for all my creatives out there (writers, artists, ect.) DON'T DO YOUR MOST CREATIVE TASKS CLOSE TO BED! You'll either be so tired that you won't be able to do anything or you'll get a burst of creativity halfway through and won't be able to stop to fall asleep. Organize your blocks by energy level helps too!
GREAT tip!
What if I need energy for creative block but also study blocks and exercice block ? XD I feel like I don’t have enough energy through the day to have enough for each blocks, and at least one will be at the end of the day at some point even if I don’t want to
@@misscroupette9777 I take 15 minute naps to reset :) 🙌🏽
@@misscroupette9777 do different things each day! rotate through!
bed? I'm an artist. I don't sleep.
another productivity tip : you can watch important videos/lectures *1.5 or faster by adjusting the speed.
Same with audiobooks. I'm in a book club and sometimes I have time to sit and get the book read off the page or off my ereader screen, and sometimes I just don't. Welcome to audio books! I can listen to them at the gym or while I clean and cook and I almost always listen to them with the speed turned up to 1.25-1.5. Audiobooks are not "cheating" people!
You just changed my life with this omg
True. Never knew this until after University.
I watch everything this way. It's really ruined my personal relationships. People talk to slow and can't be sped up or FF lol
But there's no need to speed Jordan up :-)
This is amazing! You should really consider designing an app that allows a person to organize this on their phone with alarms built in! That would be so cool!!
Hmm this is such a good idea but I could probably do this with zapier + Trello!!!
I didn't know it schedules in blocks!
you can do that on your phone - with the calander
T Borisenko I know right I had the same problem,the block is it
Love this video! I watched it twice ...I went back through and created blocks in my Google calendar, and added Jordan's suggestions. Now I can slowly move most of my tasks into the blocks! So much better!
Woman!!! I’ve been saying for the longest that I miss school because a structured lift felt so much easier to achieve and you just showed me how I can bring that energy into my adult
life. I’m VERY appreciative.
Absolutely 💯!!!!
she does more in that first 3 hours than i do in 1 day tf
Hahahah same
I am a 14 year old who just recently been clean from depression and am now trying to fix my life back again. Thankyou. So So much. For this. It really helped
just watching this makes me feel productive AND exhausted at the same time lol
Agreed. An afternoon of watching videos led to a nap. Luckily I was motivated to cook and clean
Kasey Rhoades lol, I'm like what a busy schedule. Lol, I guess it works for her. What about days you don't feel like doing anything?
kasey rhoades haha , I know what you mean...
@@msdeenatural_3 You just keep going, say a prayer for strength & keep moving. You can't not do anything. Priorities & Responsibilities won't disappear. You can not cancel a day!
Me, too! I feel exhausted already! Whew!
Ahh I used block scheduling to get through a semester of 26 credits in college 😂😂😂 alarms for EVERYTHING and got 8 hours of sleep every night, showered every day, didn't skip meals, and got decent grades. Some of my (favorite) classes I totally excelled. But it was really exhausting! I totally forgot about the whole block scheduling system until now. Maybe now, years later, I could still utilize some of that with my current, calmer schedule 😂
Jesus Christ 26 credits?? I'm doing 12 right now and just barely staying at an A/B average. It is my first year though so I'm still getting used to college.
Lee Milby How many credits are in a year usually where you live ?
Here in Belgium, 30 credits for a semester is pretty much what happens all the time, cause one year is 60 credits. How do your credits system works ? I got so curious with your comment lol
@@misscroupette9777 us credit hours are normally 15/16 per semester as in you have 15/16 hours of class each week.
I have 33 credits this semester, and it's actually killing me 😂😂 in Hungary, where I live, it's mandatory to get at least 18 credits each semester, but for me, as a teacher-treainee, it's more (by a lot, lol)
This channel shouldve been names THE ADULTING LIFE Channel. Thanks for this. Im a new subscriber
I have anxiety, adhd depression and ptsd and my biggest problem is procrastinating with everything! This sounds like a good idea in theory and I've tried alot of concepts for scheduling to keep me on track. I think I will give this a try and see if it works because I can't keep going like I am.
You're such a victim. I bet you're a hoot to be around.
My problem is I’m bone idle, when it comes down to it I’d rather just sit on the couch, eat Cheetos and play Playstation.
Did you try it? How did it go?
Genki Feral you sound like a fucking ass hole. I bet you’re a real bitch?
Nik. just do one thing u love each day for 5 minutes minimum commitment to yourself? If u can't do that, no probs, but its likely back to a life of suffering. mood follows action friend. ty
My life is a mess. My work productivity is down, Im semi homeless, Im starting Monday! Going to cook meals for the we this weekend. Getting it together. Thanks
Hang in there. You've got this. Sending lots of love your way! 🥰
It's ok being homeless isn't that bad. I have done it off and on since I was a kid just keep up the jobs when you can and the structure you will be all good
You got this! ♡♡
I have just started block scheduling and I have to say that I love it. I just have to remind people: if you don’t get your blocks right on day one and two, IT’S OK. THIS IS A NEW SYSTEM, GIVE YOURSELF SOME GRACE SO YOU CAN LEARN. Right? Right. I myself am a chronic ‘plate bigger than my mouth’ person. “YES I CAN DO THIS IN 3 HOURS!” usually turns into ‘crap I did this in like, 7 hours. It’s ok. Time only feels like it’s running once your’e studying how it moves.
Thank you for your advice! 💜
This has to be my 30th time ive watched this. I keep watching it every time I'm reviewing my time management systems. Block scheduling is so helpful. Its been the most important step in getting me productive. Jordan is such a blessing and has helped me navigate adulthood
as someone who doesn't have kids, being that busy with kids sounds so horrible lol... i'm here because even without kids i can't seem to manage my time 😂hopefully this helps! thank you so much for being a great mom and helping all of us out here! ❤️
You are so sweet!! 🥰
I also don’t have kids but still have trouble managing my time . Will try time blocking . Thanks for this .
I literally have to schedule when I’m going to wash my hair, or it won’t happen.
literally SAME
Lmao same! If I don't put it on my calendar, I will completely forget. I'm glad I'm not the only one 😅
same :(
Dorissa Claire this is a relatable! And I have really hard to handle hair so I get it! 😂
Yes!! I have A LOT of hair and it’s long, so it definitely takes time, which means it has to be scheduled.
I started following your idea of block scheduling at the beginning of summer. I was taking 2 online classes, starting a part time job and having my son home from school all summer. I know I function A LOT better when I have a set schedule. You said something like, "I have 5 kids and 24 hours in a day - I didn't get more time with each child. I had to make it all fit." That hit me like a ton of bricks, I knew I could increase my productivity if I could stick to a plan. So I gave it a go. I blocked out my school time, home chores, kiddo activities, date with hubby time, work - I laid it all out. First semester I made the Dean's List because I think I was actually giving myself proper study time!!! So I'm sold. Now that the Fall semester is here things are changing and I'm drafting a new schedule but I'm LOVING the Block Schedule Life. Have a beautiful day darlin'.
Congratulations ! that is WONDERFUL , i'm looking forward to trying it also. we all have different lifestyles , you just have to make it work for you !
Melanie, thx for your review of block time and how it helped you. I'm going to give it a try. :)
Melanie, I do something similar, but I call it my weekly schedule. I blocked out my college classes (one is an online class), club activities, lunch hour, and travel hour. It's awesome! Although, if I get this job (interview is in a few days), then I'll have to add that in... :D
WOW!!! Congratulations to you my friend! This is definitly motivation to me.
Amazing !
My prayers have been answered🙏
As a mom of 4 kiddos, some with special needs, 3 different schools,and a full time job, this video is EXACTLY what I needed to break down my chaos into more manageable chunks.
THANK YOU for sharing this awesome strategy.
♡- A Hot Mess Mom
Every southeastern Asian kids lives by the block method. Just saying. I probably started doing this in 3rd grade back in the 70's. It really does work.
It is no coincidence that I ran into your channel this morning (Nov. 1). I am getting ready to start an online business that came through prayer. As the time gets closer to launch my business....my schedule is getting CRAZY. So this morning I literally sat in the parking lot (at the grocery store) and said Lord....how in the world am I going to manage all of these things in my life. I said....Please don’t take anything away because they’re all good things but I feel like “scrambled eggs” right now! Then not even an hour later I ran into your channel... “Answered Prayer & New Subscriber”.
I have been teaching this concept of block scheduling for several years. It is particularly helpful for those with mood disorders and struggle to get things done. Though I tend to set it up with less blocks and have a person identify key tasks to meet during at least two of the three blocks. As they begin to master that, we increase. But key is consistency. So set it up, as morning, afternoon, and evening. I even have people set timers for these. What I do like about this is how detailed and another way to share how to work this sort of schedule.
This is what I started doing for myself, getting the block schedule system from Jordan. With me being in college, and working at the college, my work schedule for the entire semester is pretty much the same, which is nice! So it made more sense for me to section it off in Morning, Afternoon, and Evening blocks, but since I take an online course as well. I wanted to dedicate specific time to work on that class each day, so that's like my class time. But for the rest of the block time, I have on a separate sheet that shows what I can do in each block. Pretty much the same thing as Jordan's part. It definitely doesn't feel as overwhelming as it was before, which is nice!
Elizabeth Webster I know your comment was posted a long time ago but how does blocking work when your classes are at different times? I’m a uni student and I know I need something like this but some of my classes start at 10am, while others start at 4pm, some days I have 1 contact hour, other days I have 6 😬
I feel like I am seeing this video 10 years too late but definitely will do this now. Nothing is too late! I will not give up!
This is seriously what I needed! I'm currently sitting in front of my laptop feeling overwhelmed and like a failure as a SAHM. I decided I'll just ignore my surroundings and watch some JP for inspiration. Then BAM here you are rocking it like I knew you would for me!! I admire you so much!! Thank you!!!
And I've just now realized that my most productive days were like this. New schedule making time. Also, I see a couple posts from people with chronic pain and illness. I have the same type of problem, and some days I have to remind myself that "make tea and binge watch Netflix" can be a task. When you're hurt or sick, taking care of yourself is important too!
Maybe allow only so many spoons per block. on days when you only have a couple of spoons, do what you can and then give yourself some grace.
Great supportive comment! We need more positive influencers like you in this world.
Always happy to help with your issue as this is what I do everyday for a job Erica. :) Having a lot of success where others have failed.
This is so important, thank you for the reminder.
@@marylegan2046 I love the spoon analogy. Some days the spoons just refuse to get out of the drawer.
I've been doing this type of method for months now. I didn't realize it was the block method. Basically, I would forget to eat, homeschooling was all over the place, chores were never completed and we were eating dinner so close to bedtime. So I started setting alarms in my phone to wake up and "morning routine " and "class time" and "lunch" and "room of the day " and then we have actual routine charts that we can refer to when the alarm sounds and we can mark tasks off with a dry erase marker. So basically the same concept as the block method.
I like the "room of the day" concept, so manageable and not overwhelming. 👍
I love that you pray & read scripture as a family, it is a beautiful way to bless your day!
I have tried watching this block system video from others so many times, you are the first person to explain it properly. thank you I really appreciate it
Anyone else exhausted just from her story/breakdown of the day???
Wow.... Love your videos
Totally... now I need a nap 🤣
Sitting here single, no bf, a boss business but stunned by how amazing you are! Thank you for motivating me! 💖
The Rest is not a Luxury your earn when you are finished with creative work. it's a discipline you cultivate to make you more creative.
i just made a block schedule “quarantine edition” so that i don’t spend my days sleeping 🤣
Good idea!
Omg I needed this!! I am at a point where everything is too much and i never feel like i truly get anything done! Thank you! 😍
Super late but I tried this on Thanksgiving this year. I work NOC shift (nursing) and it is so hard to organize life because my sleep pattern is the complete opposite of the world lol. But I tried this method starting my blocks 3,2,1 hour blocks excluding sleep. It really did wonders that day. This would be a wonderful app if it was created. My most important block was "self care and sleep". Trying to master it for night shift workers and it's possible you guys. I got sleep, I was able to block out time for family, cook, clean, and run an errand. Everybody has a different life and schedule you have to customize it for You. Be blessed.
Your energy is so contagious... I love it!!!
Thank you, that is so sweet of you to say!
@@jordanpagecompany I have a question for you. Well 2 questions for you lol. What are your kids names and how old are they?
You are superhuman! I do not have kids but your time blocking popped up in my feeds. I am taking 6 classes and two jobs. I thought I was exhausted. Cheers!
Naptime=sacred. Agreed. I have 7 children and I LOVE naptime. My kids are older and I do homeschool them...I also have a medically fragile child but let me tell ya sister...........I. Love. Naptime.
Anyone else’s get a panic feeling when the alarm sound goes off?🙆🏻♀️😂
Oh my! Yes, yes I do! I hate it. I have also disliked words like goals, timers, block 'schedule'. Instead I made mine super personal and instead of using goals I say objective (I feel like that give me a little more leeway for error which is humanly okay), instead of timer I use the word 'sound' and I use a relaxing sound to help me feel like I'm not being rushed, Instead of schedule I use the word 'method'. I have 7 'methods' in my day: Morning Method (get ready etc...), Moving Method (Out the door doing errands, etc...), Meditation Method (Nap, make and prepare food...etc...), Money Method (Work), Missionary Method (Doing service for others and my husband, making sure the house is cleaned up, etc...), Melt Method (Phone time and Husband time!), and Sleep (Don't add the word method on the end of this because I'm not doing anything but resting which is important to seperate that out in our minds because then we can 'shut our minds off' a lot easier."
Kate Mind Skills yes to all of this! Are you an “empath” type, or been called over sensitive too?;) these things really help though, some people just don’t understand us haha🧜🏼♀️😊
It got so bad it became part of my anxiety disorder along with avoiding phone calls because of the ring and post office for the bad letters. Now that I can buy online it’s made going to the POB about blessings or good things, now we can change the ring tone. That helped a lot. And for alarms too. Now that I can have good alarms for things that are stress free like water the plants. Over time it helped me get that alarm scare a bit normalized. But for a long time it caused emotional pain during a period where I was sick but still had to work.
Tara Hays hahaha! Seriously! I love your comment! :) I get 1 of two responses on a typical day. One: they ask me more questions are genuinely interested or feel it could help them. Two: I get a weird look and a reply, “That sounds interesting.” I’ve heard that the using the word “interesting” is a way of not offending people even if your not genuinely interested 😂. I only let the complete empathetic Kate show up around close friends and family members who understand me as a person because I can sense even the tiniest things that are off. I go to a handful or practitioners for my back, health, etc...and they all say that I am super sensitive and that is a good thing because most of the general population isn’t and will have more health problems in the future! But it is sooooo important for us to share what we are sensing or empathizing about because in the small cases where people listen it genuinely can change the course of their life. It’s amazing. Is this how you are like or that you’ve noticed?? What’s your experience been like? ☀️🤗
Kate Mind Skills I’ve noticed the older I get (and now being a mom) I try and reserve my real empathetic side for family. It’s takes a lot of emotional strength to work with the public and have a hubby and toddler. So I guess I don’t share what I’m sensing much and have tried not to in recent years. I’ve gotten farther professionally taking this route, and focusing healing on myself and family. It’s all seasons though and that may change again sometime:) you sound like you know yourself that’s awesome!💜
I have been following a block schedule this week and I must say it is really working for me.
I absolutely love how you put God first #mylifegoals 💙
The Church Tribe same!! The morning prayers inspired me enormously!
I just had my 6th child two weeks ago and I have been wondering how I am going to do it all. I first found your laundry video and I was so excited to find another mom that had 5 kids all close together like I did! Next I watched your 'envelope budget' video and couldn't believe how much I could relate to you on other budgets I have tried to stick with before. Yours is the only one i have been able to actually stick to. Now that school started and I have a brand new baby your block schedule video comes out! I feel like you are Heaven Sent... special for me 😁 you are very inspiring and I am ready to turn my messy, unorganized life around. Thank you!!! Love another Utah momma!
I had my 5th 2 months ago. My husband and I want 6 :). My kids are 8,4, almost 3, just turned 2, and 2 months. I love hearing of people with 5 or 6 kids bc where I live no o e has more than 2 so I always feel like the odd one out.
Alisha Jennings oh my gosh that is me exactly! I love finding other mommas that want and have big families too! 5!! You are very blessed! 💕
I have 5 kids too. Its hsrd to keep up with the difference of age. I start work at 320am and get out at 12pm. My sleep time is very minimal. Ill give it a try
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You should come up with an example for nurses that work 12-13hr shifts
my guess is she would advise having an A/B schedule: one for days with shifts and one without. Assuming you work 3/12s that would give you a lot of freedom on off days to do everything you can't do on a shift day (meal prep, errands, house work, exercise, appointments, etc.)
So much this
I work on amazon and i do 10-12 hours a day
@@DrCarolynTheLibrarian This is bang on! If you work 12 hour shifts you have a few more days completely off (with the exception of a few jobs), so on the 12 hour days your block of work will take up most of the day but you can make it up on the days you have off 👍
@@nouralhouda3500 what do u do for amazon
Exactly what I’ve been looking for! I’m a newly homeschooling mom of two and I’m always going to bed thinking “there’s never enough time!” I’ve often wondered what changed between high school and graduating college that made me feel so crazy....adulthood is one half of the equation but the block schedule makes complete sense! I literally told my husband last night that I feel like I never get anything fully done because I run from task to task getting everything halfway done. If I’m working on one task I feel guilty for not working on the other. I wanted to find a way to just focus on one thing at a time but hourly schedules never seemed to work. And then I saw your video! I can’t wait to try a block schedule!!!!! Thank you so much!
Please let me know how you like it! I just know you're going to notice a HUGE change!
Me before watching this video: This seems too good to be true....
Me after watching this video: Well, dang it, now I don't have an excuse for not getting things done. lol!
🤣 You've got this!
@@jordanpagecompany Thanks, Jordan!! :D
I struggle with chronic depression and anxiety, and don't do much apart from taking care of the dog and grocery shopping. I've tried making a schedule to stick to, but I did very short, specific blocks. I'll try 2-3 hour ones instead. Thanks for the video!
. You are doing what works for you. If things get better for you, then you can adapt your schedule. I think we give in to the distractions too much. Ya gotta wake up with a plan and you are on that.
Life can be very overwhelming sometimes and makes some people want to hide and disassociate from life. I've been there. Choosing to put yourself out there and pursue something you know deep down inside you'd like to do would probably help you feel a lot better. Maybe sign up to take some classes at a yoga studio, or volunteer at the humane society or find a very part time easygoing job. You can improve your life! But you have to choose to do it. Small steps are all it takes.
I've been struggling with depression and anxiety as well and it can be very hard to even find the mental strength to get up and do this stuff, even making a schedule. I did the short specific blocks before too, and it overwhelmed me so much that I didn't get done pretty much any of the stuff I wanted to get done.. What I'm doing now is Morning, Afternoon, and Evening blocks, there's a lot more detail that went into what I'm starting to do, if I can I'd love to share it with you. It just would be a lot for a comment on here lol. But after switching to doing these 3 blocks, even though I may not be consistent with it yet, just knowing my day is divided up like that takes away the feeling of being overwhelmed.
Elizabeth Webster We’ve got to start somewhere and you started in a great direction. I am so proud of you! Hope it’s still working I know I’m getting this late I just noticed this these comments so I hope it’s still working for you
I have chronic illnesses that keep me from having the same number of "productive" hours in a day than I used to have. I think this concept of blocks will work for me on a spread-out basis. For example, I know that if I have to budget my "Outing" time to once per week. For example, if I have 1 meeting in a week, or a Dr's appointment, I can't go into work that same week. (I work a 5/hr/wk paid job & volunteer several hours a week, both mostly from home). I can still work, just not drive 1/2 hr there, work 2-5 hrs & drive 1/2 hr back home - too much for me, it takes me days to recover. Thankfully, I have the flexibility to make this happen. I also find that I need to schedule in silence - time to Be Still and Know... This is vital in my ability to be in pain and yet have joy, recognize my losses and yet celebrate what I can do, acknowledge that my limitations effect my children & husband and yet BE fully Mom & Wife in those blocks where we are together. Focusing on what I CAN
Yeah, that's what I thought. I have Arthritis. I am gonna apply this strategy.
Did you ever try this? Did it work for you? I'm in a similar situation and always searching for something to help. I've found that using my energy wisely helps more than trying to get more energy
I have become mildly OBSESSED with you and your videos!! Seriously, I watch a video every day to put me in a good mood and to motivate me to do better. Thank you so much for your videos!! I just printed your printable. I can't wait to try it!
Awwww! Thanks for the love! Let me know how it works for you! 🥰
I dont have children and I'm not married but I do work full time, and have to manage a household, and tend to other family responsibilities. Single people sometimes have it harder than people think because they have no one to delegate tasks or to share chores with. This method of organization is very helpful. I find myself to be more productive managing my to do list in small blocks. It doesnt become overwhelming and it makes big and competing tasks manageable.
Wow, I couldn't agree more!
This is going to be life changing for me as a stay at home mom of 5. Thank you so so much.
Umm, why have I never thought of this before?!! Brilliant!
this was a blessing finding your videos this morning. i was struggling and falling behind this morning and just found out i’m pregnant again
As a full-time teacher and Realtor, this was awesome and just what I needed...I am almost in tears!!
I have come to the conclusion that I get only the necessities done on work days....nights included. I am so physically and mentally done...that is so great you get exercise in there! I cram all the errand type things and laundry in my 1st day off since they are easier on my side back. The 2nd day I do more cleaning in am and meal prep for the next 3 days of work coming. I get what I can done and relax that evening before work. I've accepted some dust but the kiddos are fed and happy!
I love the analogy of a person's school schedule! It makes so much sense. The phone!! Yes! It can totally waste your whole day away! Love this system. Putting alarms on your phone to switch activities makes so much sense! Yes, I totally try to always do all my errands while I am out. I hate going out, coming home, to have to go back out again. The struggle is real. Thank you Jordan! Great content.
I realize that you posted this 3 babies ago, but I just found it today and made my own...thank you! I am a full-time remote associate director, JUST empty-nesting, with lots of animals and a husband to care for (with). This works for me too!
Thanks a lot J. I'm a doctor and we soon get used to the excuse, I don't have time for this and that, things that are important to us, like a wedding, a birthday, alone time, etc. But with these blocks, I know I will definitely be able to have a life besides caring for other people. Thank you Soo much!
A and B days?! You’re a genius! This is starting for me this very minute. I’m going to block the rest of my day, and make one for the rest of my A and B days this week. Thank you!
Thank you so much for mentioning your habit of prayer and scripture reading. So refreshing to see someone who is not ashamed to speak about their faith!
Amen!
I'd love to see a homeschool version of this with a family that does co-op
Isn't the reason we homeschool to avoid this though? Allowing children to stay with what they love for as long as they want without a bell ringing telling them to stop, it takes away the flow of life and takes the power away from us.
I homeschool too and am part of a co-op. I believe the rhythm routine will work better for people like us. Are you familiar?
Then create one.
@@andreagriffin9842 uh no....maybe that's the reason you do it. What a terrible thing to teach someone that there are no limits, boundaries and deadlines something that is a part of life, life itself can end at any moment. So to teach them that you should focus on what you love or like for endless amounts of time until necessity compels you to do otherwise. I do not want to teach my children that. The people who will suffer most are the spouses and children and your child, but you, who are causing it will suffer the least. Your home is a launchpad for the child so if you don't teach them how to live and navigate life, you have done them a disservice.
I'm a homeschool mom. I have 4 boys ages 1 thru 7 so I'm excited to try this!!! Thank you!!!!
OMG when do you take that energy from?! We have a Nanny for our 1yo twins and I still feel like a superstar after surviving a day 😂😂
Kudos to you!
4/6 of my blocks will be work, but I’d like to try it for morning and evening!! Single mom trying to figure out how to just get the laundry done!
No Quit 'Til Fit watch to the end! I do an entire block schedule for people who work full-time!
Jordan Page, FunCheapOrFree Yes very helpful thank you!! You have inspired me to get organized and maybe just maybe wake up earlier to fit more things in, and go to sleep earlier. I try to do it at night and never get it done because I’m so exhausted. Thanks for the tips.
I know I don't know your life or situation but something that has helped me to get laundry done is to set a timer so I know right when the machine is done (I never hear the machine timer) and I make a point of stopping what I'm doing to switch the load. I never seem to get laundry done if I get lazy and don't set my timers.
You can do it! You’re doing amazing, Momma!
Yes you are amazing! Itll get easier once you find a schedule that works for you! Do what you can and dont be too hard on yourself, you really are doing great! ❤ and if the laundry stays in the clean basket infinitely, no judgement, at least its clean lol. 💁♀️
I never really comment on videos but I just want you to know I have watched many videos on productivity but this is by far the best. You deserve more then a subscription. Thank you so much
“In college we got so much done”
I only have time because I don’t sleep.
Thank you for being real and sharing about your marriage...social media gets in my way many times after putting the kids to sleep. Guilty. 😬 but I will definitely try putting my phone away for the sake of my hubby and I. 💕
Thank you so much! I am self-employed and I am pretty disciplined but I keep hearing that I need to schedule every second of my life which makes me feel like I don't have any freedom. But I like the idea of the blocks because it still keeps me on a schedule but within that block I can work freely. Thank you! This is awesome! PS love your energy.
Compartmentalizing is a great way to switch. I highly recommend putting your phone in another room when you start for activities that don't require it. That will keep you focused. Sincerely, a dude that works from home and has a similar system.
I just wanted to say that I dont have a husband OR children but still struggle with many of the things you have been going over in your videos. I literally just found your video last night and have watched about ten already. I am super excited to start putting your ideas to work for myself and see where it takes me! Thank you so much! Will keep you posted....
Mom with 5 girls and Adult ADD. I listened to this while doing dishes. Thank you so much. I love your content!! About to start this!
This sounds EXHAUSTING
Add on: I definitely needed to hear about marriage. My husband and I will implement this together. :) it is always worth a go.
Wow, first time seeing Jordan Page. As a parent, business owner and regular full time paycheck jobholder, I'm very impressed
I recently found your videos and can’t stop watching them! Life changing for real!
This is such a great video! Maybe you could bring in other guest to talk about how they use the block system I.e. parents who work, students, people who work from home. Just an idea
You are truly amazing. An angel on earth. This is going to save my mommy life so much. This is my first year homeschooling and this block system will do wonders for my sanity. I thank you from the bottom of my heart. 💜💜💜💜
Yes! This is our first year homeschooling too. Good luck!😀
@@kristybonventre6661 our first year homeschooling too. This has been the first week and it's been great. I've been thinking about going back to block scheduling so this is right on time.
Wish you all the best with the homeschool. You got this.
@@uniquelybeautiful6215 you as well, thanks
What I love about you is that you explain fully or give proper examples. You don’t get that a lot from TH-camrs. Thanks, Jordan.
Aww thanks for the love!
Girl you need to write a book about all of this. Seriously it would be my go to book🥰❤️❤️❤️This is all such excellent ideas to really use for any family 😊And using the phone alarm is a great idea. I am going to start putting this info into our lives. Thanks again. Keep sharing. Loves to you and yours. I’ll check out your videos now.
I think the biggest issue for me is having the energy to be productive. I am a stay at home mom with four kiddos, but I also have adrenal fatigue, hashimoto hypothyroidism, and I just found out I have mono. I can barely get out of bed by 11 am and even then I am just exhausted ALL day. I love being productive and organized but I am just not sure how to do that when your body is struggling with health issues. For me it has nothing to do with making better choices or budgeting my time. It is simply that my body can’t keep up.
I have hashimotos too. You should check out Dr. Bergs channel on TH-cam. He talks about intermittent fasting, and how to heal your adrenal and fix hashimotos/thyroid. I've been doing it for 3 weeks and its been life changing. No joke.
Come on girl obviously this doesn’t apply to you then if you have medical issues let’s use some common sense get your health in order and then worry about blocks maybe having four kids at home isn’t really what should be happening for you then. Maybe you need to have someone come in to help you with kids hire a nanny use family to come in but obviously this doesn’t apply to you
autumn roberts My comment was to offer encouragement for those Moms who already feel so much guilt because they can’t be Super Mom. Hashimotos and Adrenal Fatigue is something I will have forever. It doesn’t ever go a way. I will always feel tired. My comment was to point out that choice isn’t the only thing that keeps people from being productive. Sometimes there are health issues that makes it really difficult. No one needs to be mom shamed or judged.
autumn roberts If this is how Paige’s community treats less perfect Moms, than maybe this channel isn’t a good match for me.
Aja Tracy I have looked a bit into intermittent fasting, but it hasn’t been successful for me since I am hypoglycemic. I can’t go very long without food before I start shaking, get light headed or pass out. 😞
I’m definitely going to try it. I’ve been working on something where I have a morning routine and a night routine that includes yoga, dishes, reading a chapter etc so I think this is the next step. The routines have been helpful.
Pretty sure you're sick of hearing how this has changed people's lives but ... this changed my life. You're amazing.
This is how I schedule my time because an hour by hour schedule gave me anxiety and made me feel like a failure. Great minds think alike. I actually use a student planner layout and my planning is so much more tied in with my intentions.
Love love LOVE! I sort of already do a “block” system and I can testify that it’s AMAZING! I’m not nearly as busy as most people though but it’s works great for me because I really do get overwhelmed when there’s too much going on and lack of schedule is out of control. I have morning routines, house cleaning play dates and outing tasks while my oldest is in school (still have a little one at home) then after school routine and evening routine. Once kids are in bed, I’m am clocked out and it’s grown up time with my man. It’s an absolute must.
This was very informative and helpful though, knowing that my boys will be so much busier soon when we start sports and such and even when we get a bigger home someday (we’re in a small home so it’s doesn’t take long to clean 🙌🏻)
Thank you Jordan! ❤️
My kids are grown and I am retired. Even just reading your schedule for the day exhausted me - you are a dynamo! :)
For a long time, after I retired, I was not using my time very efficiently and everyday things like housework, yardwork, etc. were not getting done often enough. I know that sounds counter-intuitive but when you have got too much time on your hands sometimes it's easy to put off stuff (that you don't like doing) particularly if there is another empty day tomorrow looming ahead. There's way more to it, but in a nutshell, everyday stuff quickly became overwhelming.
Then I ran across bullet journalling and became a fan. I have been making a schedule of things that need to get done and it has made my life a LOT easier and happier! I have daily tasks, weekly tasks, monthly tasks and so on... Now that I have a list of the stuff I want to get done and a time frame of when it needs to get done, I think blocking time to do it will be the next step. Such an excellent video. Thanks!
Whati s bullet journaling?
@@BASK1120 The best way to get a concept of bullet journalling is to read Ryder Carroll's book "The Bullet Journal Method" or just do a search here on TH-cam. There are so many videos on it.
starting watching this and then when she said pray and reading scriptures I was like ?? watching further she said she's LDS then it all made sense because so am I. I'm here because I'm trying to change my life getting over an addiction. I know I need to start having a schedule so I don't have down time because that's when I can relapse. Glad I stumbled upon this vid.
I am not a mother but hate it when people judge a mother for every little decision. What works for her works for the family. Enough of my rant, I like your advice. ❤️
I love this and I get your point that everyone has the same amount of a time in a day. Oprah did not start out as a celebrity. It's how she chose to use the time that changed her life. I'm a planner, and I will definitely try this.
Thanks Jordan!! I love the idea of focusing on one thing at a time. It sort of reminds me of Dave Ramsey’s baby steps of focusing on one financial goal at a time!
When I think of the life I want as a whole, your life is exactly what I picture!!! Tons of kids, team work marriage, productive, great at couponing and budgeting and scheduling, multi business owner, BEAUTIFUL house, super mom, helping other parents in their parenting and their relationship to their selves!
At one part of my life, in university, I was so anxious about all the things I had to do or study that I was forgetting to eat, relax, take time with my husband and sleep. All of that was on irregular hours. What save me was a schedule!
! I do it diffently of your's. I have a print week sheet that block my courses/work time (one color for each courses) and I had print another with 1-2-3 hours of tasks/ studies/events that comes week after week. I cut it all and I glue temporaly on the sheet week after week. It include time for transport (don't neglect it. It's all 1 hour for me and a take time to relax and prepre myself mentally for the next task, eat (help me to beat anrexia), sleep, relax (so important) and rendez-vous with my husband (Yes, I make a rendez-vous in my schedule for the person I live with. It's incredible how it help us). I had extra bloc for transport, party, familly visit (once in 3 three weeks ) or other things that come less often. I make it a Tetris game!
With that system, combine with a monthly calendar to see coming important, I forgot nothing I have to place in and it's fast to do.
This is literally the most helpful thing I have ever seen!!!!! I am on a mission to reorganize and optimize my life in 2019. I have already been thinking about work goals, exercise goals, cleaning schedules, etc for myself, and this has truly inspired me. Thank you so much, I cannot wait to show my boyfriend so we can optimize our productivity and life together!!!
I struggle with depression and everything seems impossible, but the 15 min clean up has helped me actually attempt to do things. I love this block Schedule System you’ve helped me so much already x
Sending love and hugs your way. You got this!
Thank you Jordan, this info is great, as is all of your info. I have life long ADHD and I don’t use medication, so I am ALWAYS looking for new structures and schedules that will help. I binge watch your videos for all your tips, they work so well for me, budgeting and productivity wise. I’m not even a mom yet but we’re starting to plan our family and honestly, I’m so excited to start my family using all of your tips and advice!!
This is amazing. Just took an hour to watch and block out my work schedule. This is applicable no matter what your work status is. I’m excited to see my productivity improve as I start to make the blocks work for me. Thanks for all you do!
I have watched this video so many times whenever I need to reset my schedule (before a new semester or at the end of a semester, usually!)
While it is true that everyone has 24 hours in a day, you cannot deny that wealthier people have more leisure time. If you do all your own cooking, your day looks a lot different than someone who has a personal chef. If you work 12 hours a day and commute for another 2, your day looks a lot different than someone who has several weeks off a year. So no, time isn't the same across social classes. My 24 hours is absolutely nothing like that of a celebrity's.
I don't think anyone is claiming that a block schedule is going to make everyone's lives equal though. What it will do is help YOU to use YOUR time better, and help you to live YOUR best life.
that just means you have to more intentional with your time. the wealthy are often wealthy because of the habits they practice and don't just settle for where they are at.
I wholeheartily disagree that celebrities have more leisure time. Between photoshoots, meet and greets, meetings, press releases, movies, tv appearances, music videos (whatever their talent is) they have way less downtime than people who aren't popular and trying to not only maintain their career but their reputation. Someone who has a personal chef has one because they are running lines or working.... not lounging by a pool. Some actors work 15+ hours a day while they are filming. There's a TED talk on this.
Wealthier people than you work very hard and long hours, that is how they got to be wealthy, same with celebrities.
But why focus on that, as the saying goes mind and water your own garden not others', and you will find much more peace and joy.
The worst thing people can do is compare their lives to others and think the grass is greener on the other side, don't focus on that, focus on your own grass and your own garden, forget about comparing to others, everyone has their own challenges in life and nobody has it better or easier than anyone else.
The People in India who are dirt poor are so genuinely happy and generous.
If you have the luxury of watching and commenting on You Tube you are already in the world's top percentage of wealth.
Lol wealthy work just as hard in fact even harder to keep that wealth intact.
I would love an updated video for full time workers. I work full time, have meetings shoved onto my calendar, and I need heads down time to get work done. Also, I need to keep my house in order. I’d love to hear how other full time workers use block scheduling.
I just started this, and it has honestly changed my life!! You are a goddess!!!! Thank you 😃😃
wow, i love this block schedule system , i tried it and found myself doing so much more then before. why didn't i think of this? lol . What a great system. Thank you so much for sharing.
Thank you, I’ve heard of time blocking for years and never even considered utilizing it because it always felt “too structured” which stressed me out before even trying - this is such a great way to break it down and allows the flexibility but with blocks, love it.
Holy moly where has this been my whole life!!! I am for sure going to be doing block schudles
from now on! Thank you so much Jordan!
Fantastic video...such solid logical advice... you are a amazing broadcaster...so much information presented in a really fun and friendly way.
Yes but you know the video was edited, right? When editing a video you have a chance to redo whatever you want, or splice in something, like when she was laying on the couch. That was edited in while she was talking so the audio and the video were combined in that part of this video. Editing makes videos/movies look and sound professional.