Day 52 of 100 Days of Hope
As a midlife mom, life can feel like a constant balancing act—managing the house, supporting your kids, juggling work, and nurturing your relationship. It’s easy to feel like you’re doing it all on your own. But one of the simplest and most powerful ways to bring more connection and harmony into your week is through a weekly planning meeting.
Every Sunday, my husband and I take time to sit down and go over the week ahead. It’s become one of our most essential habits. I’m so grateful for it because it gives me hope and a sense of calm. I don’t have to guess what’s next or carry it all in my head—I know what the plan is. And that clarity brings so much peace to our relationship and our home.
What We Talk About in Our Weekly Planning
Our meeting isn’t fancy, but it’s intentional. Here are a few of the things we discuss:
House projects: What needs to be worked on or completed this week.
Breakdowns or challenges: Anything that didn’t go as planned and what we learned from it.
Brainstorming: How we can move forward or make things easier.
Next actions: Specific steps we can take to stay on track.
Priorities: What matters most this week—family, work, or personal goals.
Kids’ needs: Where we can show up for them with love and attention.
Events and holidays: What’s coming up and how we’ll prepare.
Personal goals: Where each of us might need encouragement or accountability.
The list isn’t in order—but each topic helps us communicate better, plan smarter, and strengthen our connection.
Why It Matters for Midlife Moms and Relationships
In midlife, it’s easy to fall into the trap of running the household while feeling unseen or unsupported. A weekly planning meeting helps shift that dynamic. Instead of managing everything alone, you’re inviting your partner into shared responsibility and teamwork.
When you plan together:
You build trust through communication.
You feel supported, not isolated.
You align priorities as a couple.
You model partnership for your children.
You reduce stress and increase connection.
It’s not just about organization—it’s about relationship building. It reminds both of you that you’re on the same team, moving forward together.
Questions to Guide Your Own Weekly Planning
If you’d like to try this practice, here are some questions to get you started:
What events are happening this week?
When is date night?
What projects need attention?
What could go better this week?
What are the needs of our kids or home?
When will we make time for rest, fun, and connection?
The Gift of Intention and Hope
When you and your partner come together intentionally, you replace chaos with clarity, resentment with teamwork, and stress with hope. You create space for what truly matters—connection, purpose, and peace.
So, midlife mom, I wonder—how could a weekly planning habit support you this week? Could it help you feel more grounded, more connected, and more in tune with your loved ones?
Remember, planning isn’t about control. It’s about creating space for love, communication, and shared success.
Here is a short video to hear more!
Much love and bright hope,
Julie Burningham
The Hope Coach 🌿