I meant to reply sooner, but the afternoon disappeared on me faster than I expected.
I did try that route you mentioned, and it was much calmer earlier in the day, so your idea helped a lot.
I usually overpack small details into one plan, then forget that simpler choices make the whole week easier to handle.
Yesterday I started writing everything on one page instead of keeping scattered notes, and it already feels less messy.
I also moved a few chores to tomorrow because forcing them last night would have just made me tired and distracted.
The weather has been strange here, cool in the morning and oddly warm by late afternoon, so I changed my walk time again.
If you are around later this week, I can send the list I made because it turned out more useful than I expected.
I think the main thing is keeping the rhythm steady instead of trying to fix every little thing at once.

I have been trying to get back into a calmer routine, and surprisingly the smallest changes are what finally started to work.
I stopped filling every gap in the day and left some room for breaks, which made everything feel more manageable.
This morning I cleaned my desk, answered a few delayed messages, and took a short walk before starting anything complicated.
It sounds basic, but having a clear surface and a quiet half hour made the whole afternoon go smoother.
I also picked one task to finish completely instead of juggling four half-done things, and that helped me feel less scattered.
If you are still deciding how to organize your week, I would honestly suggest choosing a simple anchor point and building around it.
Mine has been starting earlier and keeping evenings lighter, and that pattern finally feels sustainable for me.
Let me know what you settle on, because I am curious which approach ends up feeling easiest for you.