My Personal Harvest Plan
Name your role so it stops being everything. Editable — make it yours.
The part you actually play — not everything you could do.
Yours to carry. Name it so it stops being everything.
Who can help — name them. (e.g. family helps with food prep.)
Weather, start dates, how others feel. Let it be theirs.
Food, water, rest, help. These are needs, not rewards.
A key distinction: supporting your partner is not the same as being responsible for managing his emotions.
Brain Dump & Today's Priorities
Empty your head, then sort it. Reduces decision fatigue.
Everything that's in there — no order required.
Three realistic priorities for today
Flexible Routines
Different non-negotiables for a good week and a really hard week.
Good-week routine
wash → dry → bring in → fold
Hard-week routine
no backlog guilt
Missed tasks don't create a backlog. Adjust without a sense of failure — good enough is perfect.
Meal Planning & Harvest Prep
Plan 5–7 days ahead. Easy to move when the weather changes everything.
Meal prep
Lunchbox / container / supply prep
One town run, not five.
Freezer backup meals
For a sudden harvest start — tap to add to your list.
Protected Time for Me
Your child-free windows. Rest is part of the plan, not the leftover.
Block the time before farm admin & food prep fill it.
Name the person (or boundary) that keeps this time yours.
Pick something — anything counts
Nervous System Support
CPR: Catch → Pause → Rewire. Practical load and internal pressure both count.
CPR — right now
What am I noticing in my body, thoughts & behaviour?
What do I need right now? What is mine to respond to?
Am I organising something practical, or proving I'm doing enough? What's one small thing I can do differently?
Early signs I'm noticing
Quick practices
Resources
- Coaching resources— dip in, no pressure to finish
- Foundation audios— listen while safely stopped
- Workbooks— uninterrupted time is hard — use what you can
- EFT tapping— 3 minutes is enough
Use any guided practice while safely stopped — not while driving.
Comparison, Guilt & Feeling Good Enough
You're in a different stage of life. Your contribution matters.
Reminders
What am I already doing well? What pressure am I ready to set down?
Parenting Through Harvest
Kids miss Dad. Name the feeling — you don't have to explain it away.
Connection ideas
Try saying: “I know you miss Dad. I miss him too. It's okay to feel sad.”
“I know you miss Dad. I miss him too. It's okay to feel sad.”
After-school supports
Tired after school, sometimes heading out to the paddock — prep the change.
Flexible & responsive to the children's needs.
Communication, Recognition & Connection
Prepare the conversation. Small notes go a long way.
Conversation prep with partner
Small ways to stay connected
A line for your partner — appreciation & a little love.
Family Administration & Upcoming Commitments
Get it out of your head so you're not blindsided.
On the radar
Dates, deadlines, who's doing what.
Tip: Hey Nellie is an app worth exploring for family admin.