How to Plan For a "Killer" Week: A Step-by-Step Guide for Moms

Planning your week as a working mom doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. With the right tools and mindset, you can organize your time, prioritize what matters most, and reduce stress. That’s where my 2025 Monthly Planner & Calendar comes in! This free, downloadable planner was designed specifically for busy moms like you to simplify weekly planning and bring clarity to your goals.

Here’s a step-by-step guide to make weekly planning easy and effective.

Step 1: Reflect and Set Priorities

Every successful week starts with reflection. Take 5–10 minutes to look back on the previous week:

• What went well?

• What didn’t go as planned?

• What’s most important for the upcoming week?

How to Do It:

• Use the "Monthly Focus" section in the planner to set clear intentions for the week.

• Write your top three priorities for the week in the "Priorities" box to keep them front and center.

Why It Matters: Reflecting helps you focus on what truly matters, ensuring your week aligns with your goals.

Step 2: Time Block Your Days

Time blocking is a simple yet powerful way to structure your day for maximum productivity.

How It Works:

• Break your day into chunks of time and assign specific tasks to each block. For example:

  • 6:30–7:30 AM: Morning routine and breakfast

  • 9:00–11:00 AM: Work

  • 11:30 AM–12:30 PM: Lunch

  • 1:00–5:00 PM: Work

  • 7:00–8:00 PM: Family time

• Include time for meals, breaks, and self-care.

Why It Matters: Time blocking prevents you from feeling scattered and helps you focus on one thing at a time.

Step 3: Plan Meals in Advance

Meal planning is one of the biggest time-savers for busy moms.

How to Do It:

• Decide on meals for the week and write them.

• Make a grocery list based on your meal plan to streamline shopping.

• Use ChatGPT to help with both planning the meals and creating the grocery list. Use one of these prompts to get this done in no time.

Why It Matters: Planning meals eliminates the daily stress of “What’s for dinner?” and helps you stick to a budget.

Step 4: Track Habits and Self-Care

As moms, we often put ourselves last. Make self-care a priority by tracking your wellness habits.

How to Do It:

• Fill in the Habit Tracker with small habits you want to build, such as drinking water, exercising, or journaling.

• Use the "Self-Care" section to plan moments dedicated to your well-being. This can include a walk in the park, a relaxing bath, or 15 minutes of quiet time for meditation and deep breathing. Enhance your routine with my Self Care Planner & Journal, designed to help you organize and prioritize self-care activities.

Why It Matters: Tracking habits keeps you accountable and ensures you’re taking care of yourself while managing everything else.

Step 5: Review and Adjust

Life happens, and plans may change—but that’s okay. At the end of each week, review what worked and what didn’t, then adjust your plan for the next week.

How to Do It:

• Use the "Notes" section in the planner to jot down lessons learned or things to tweak.

• Reflect on your progress in the Affirmations or Focus sections to keep a positive outlook.

Why It Matters: Reviewing your week helps you continuously improve and make your planning process more effective over time.

Download Your Free Planner Now

The 2025 Monthly Planner & Calendar is more than just a tool—it’s a system designed to help you stay organized, reduce stress, and focus on what matters most. From habit trackers to meal planning sections, it’s everything you need to plan your week with confidence.

Ready to take control of your time and simplify your weekly planning?

• Click here to download your free 2025 Monthly Planner & Calendar and start planning with purpose today.

Let’s make this year your most organized and fulfilling one yet!