It is amazing how this small habit can bring a sense of calm and serenity to your home. This will allow you to breathe freely and feel more at peace and in control. The honest truth is, you need to start. You, and only you, need to prioritize this routine. If you don't, the mental stress will continually build. Organizing your home is ultimately where most people are mentally paralyzed. In fact, many feel stuck because they do not feel worthy to live in a peaceful home. I am here to tell you - you ARE - and you start right here. Go!

Overwhelmed with too much to do and too little time? We have all been there, and you're not alone! Starting a simple weekly planning and prioritization routine can make a world of difference! All it takes is a bit of intentional scheduling and goal setting. How do you start this the first place? Similar to the power block routine, start small.

This practice will help you feel more in control of your time, enabling you to focus on what truly matters and achieve a better balance between work and personal life. This also eliminates the major pain point of miscommunication in the home and reinforces commitment and respect of individual schedules while acting in step as a team unit.

Money matters can be stressful, especially when they feel out of control. In fact, according to the American Psychological Association (APA), money is the top cause of stress in the United States. But you don't have to face your finances alone. No matter if you are married or single, set aside time for a regular financial check-in with an accountability partner such as a best friend, mentor, spouse, etc. This can bring a sense of security and clarity.

Start by tracking your expenses and setting up a basic budget. We recommend having a monthly meeting with your accountability partner to make sure you are both on the same page about the current and next month outlook. This makes you work as a team to pursue and encourage major life goals together.

It might feel intimidating at first, but taking these small steps can pave the way for a more stable and confident financial future. This ensures you're well-prepared for any unexpected challenges that come your way. Sharing financial vulnerability can feel like admitting weight on the scale to someone - shameful, scary, insecure. Trust me when we say, feeling shame around money is a lie. Money is a tool that is meant to prosper you, but the tool is not the problem - it is how the tool is handled that creates the problems. Like any tool, if your finances are well taken care of and you always know where it is, then you will have complete control and confidence it will be there when you need it.

Implementing this routine will also reduce confusion, anger, and guilt on financial issues, and the number one reason for stress. For many people, the "B" word - Budget - is not a term that brings joy or excitement, but it brings structure, which ultimately makes room for joy and excitement to exist in your home.

Remember, every journey starts with a single step and you're already taken that step by being here. These three essential routines empower you to take a powerful first step toward reclaiming control over your home and life. You now are equipped with a new daily, weekly and monthly focus that covers home organization, personal finances, and home workflows - the core of what Schweet Living teaches! If you implement these small routines now, you will start feeling more in control tomorrow.

Just so you know, this is exactly where I started. My ambitious, independent, 20-something self, was over $40K in debt, working 3 jobs to make ends meet, and faced with soul-crushing sized piles of laundry, dishes and trash. I decided to make small changes starting with these routines, and 5 years later, I am on the other side living my best home life. If I can do it, so can you!

I just want to remind you, you are already strong to show up here, and you officially started a new journey. Embrace the process with patience and kindness to yourself. You've got this, and we're here to support you every step of the way on your Schweet Living journey to a more organized, streamlined and fulfilling life!

If this is enough to get you started, great! So glad this helped! But if you want to dive deeper into your home management process, first download our free "Hollywood to Home" Toolkit and learn essential skills and lessons to break free from chaos and reclaim your life. For personalized guidance, connect with us through our contact page to schedule a "Meet and Greet" call or join our online community through our weekly newsletter "The Schweet Scoop" to get started.

We cannot wait to see you thrive!

All My Best,

ASHLEY - aka -