When life feels full, planning can either feel like relief… or like one more thing to manage.
If your weeks often feel full—but not always intentional—you’re not alone. Many of us plan reactively, moving from one obligation to the next without a clear picture of what the week actually holds. That’s why I created the Week at a Glance Planner to support busy moms and families who are carrying a lot — not to add pressure, but to bring clarity. This simple one-page tool can help you both plan forward and reflect back, so your time is spent with intention rather than urgency.
Think of the Week at a Glance Planner as a simple, nurturing tool designed to help you see your time clearly, make thoughtful choices, and create space for what truly matters.
Here’s how to access it—and how to use it in a way that supports your real life.
How to Access the Week at a Glance Planner
Download the free Week at a Glance PDF using this LINK
💡 Tip: Print several copies at once and keep them somewhere visible—your command center, planner, or kitchen drawer.
How to Use the Planner (Step by Step)
1. Start with Anchors, Not Tasks
There are time blocks for every half hour.
Before filling in to-dos, write in your non-negotiables:
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Work hours
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Appointments
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School or family commitments
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Standing routines (meals, movement, rest)
This gives you a realistic framework for the week.
Using a highlighter or color pencils or ink can help you create an at a glance visual by using certain colors for certain task types.
2. Assign Energy, Not Just Time
As you look at open spaces, ask:
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Where do I naturally have more energy?
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What tasks need focus vs. ease?
Use higher-energy times for:
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Decision-making
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Organizing projects
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Creative work
Save lower-energy times for:
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Errands
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Admin
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Rest and recovery
This planner isn’t about filling every space—it’s about honoring your capacity.
3. Leave White Space on Purpose
One of the most powerful features of a weekly overview is what you don’t schedule.
Leave room for:
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Flexibility
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Transitions
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The unexpected
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Breathing room
White space is not wasted space—it’s supportive structure.
4. Choose 1–3 Weekly Priorities
Instead of a long task list, ask:
If only a few things went well this week, what would they be?
Let those priorities guide your decisions and protect your energy.
5. End the Week with Gentle Reflection
At the end of the week, take a moment to reflect:
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What flowed well?
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What felt too full?
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What needs adjusting next week?
This simple reflection builds awareness—and awareness builds lasting order.
While this planner is designed to help you plan forward, it’s just as powerful when used in reverse.
This planner can be used not only to plan ahead, but also to gently reflect back. Some people like to use this resourse as a tracker – recording where their time is going. Then, spend a few quiet minutes at the end of the week noticing where their time actually went—much like reviewing spending in preparation of creating a budget. This awareness can inform the next week without adding pressure.
By recording how your time is actually spent, you begin to notice:
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Where your energy consistently goes
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Which commitments support your values
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Which patterns leave you depleted
Just like tracking spending helps us steward our finances wisely, tracking time helps us steward our lives with intention.
There’s no “right” week—only information that helps you plan the next one more thoughtfully.
Order begins with awareness—of our space, our energy, and our time.
✨ Download your free Week at a Glance Planner HERE
And remember: planning isn’t about control—it’s about care.
If you’d like to learn more about working with me (Tidy Heidi, Founder of Nurturing Order ) – be sure to check out the ‘ABOUT‘ page or CONTACT me to schedule a complimentary discovery call .
The Heart of Nurturing Order is helping you create space for living a life you love — My hope is that this resource can support you in that goal .
