Table of Contents
Introduction 7
How to Use This Book 10
Part 1 Notice Your Need (Assessing Routines) 13
1 Start with the End in Mind 14
Perspective Is Everything 15
Trial and Error Is Okay 15
Don't Rush the Process 16
Your Easy Yes 16
2 Choosing the Right Routine 22
Improving Your Current Routines 23
Routine Categories 30
3 Routine Assessment FAQs 48
Part 2 Frame Your Flow (Creating Routines) 55
4 Learning to Lean In 56
Are You Leaning In? 58
Seasons Change: Which One Are You In? 59
5 Components of an Effective Routine 66
Your Routine. Your Rules 67
Determining Your Win 69
Putting It All Together 80
6 Routine Creation FAQs 84
Part 3 Protect Your Peace (Maintaining Routines) 95
7 Recognize Your Resistance 96
Progress Is Progress 99
Why So Serious? 99
Compassion and Acknowledgment 100
Common Routine Roadblocks 102
8 Tools for Staying on Track 108
Reminders 109
Rewards 112
Products and Resources 113
9 Maintenance FAQs 117
Part 4 For Mamas 127
10 Routines and Motherhood 128
Children and Family 129
Transition and Change 142
Self-Love and Self-Care 153
Conclusion 163
Resources 165
Acknowledgments 167
About the Author 168