How to Effectively Use Time Blocking as a Stay at Home Mom (or Work at Home Mom)

How to Effectively Use Time Blocking as a Stay at Home Mom (or Work at Home Mom)

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I have struggled, almost my entire life, with time management. I am a proacstiplanner (procrastinating with planning) at heart and I have a terrible time focusing. Sometimes I’ve wondered if there was something else at work because when I do focus? I hyperfocus. I am so narrowed in on something and I feel like I can accomplish everything. As an autistic mom with a neurodivergent family, and as a work at home mom? My attention is pulled in so many different directions at any given time. So if my time isn’t being managed properly, I will get to the brink of stress and burnout. If time management is one of those things that you struggle with as a stay at home or work at home…

How to Use Time Management to Increase Your Productivity

How to Use Time Management to Increase Your Productivity

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Time management and productivity really do go hand-in-hand. And it’s because I have systems in place that I’m able to be more productive. Granted, sometimes things still get away from me but I’m improving. And that’s always important. Another key? Finding the small wins. Sure, every day may not have a BIG success and that’s okay. As long as I can still glean something positive, it’s a win. For example, creating and sticking to a new time block based work schedule? Huge win. But, I also had to grant myself the grace to adjust the schedule. How to Increase Productivity as an Autistic Woman without the Burnout   Many people want to increase their productivity, whether they are an employee, an employer, an entrepreneur, or…

Mindful Time Management Tips for Moms

Mindful Time Management Tips for Moms

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As much as we would like to have more, there are only 24 hours in every day. And let’s face it, it’s actually less than that for the average human being since we do have to factor in things like sleep. But, by being mindful about how we use our time, we can make the most of our time and be more intentional with how we use our time. Today I’m sharing mindful time management tips for moms to help you make the most of your time. We’ve already discussed simple time management tips and creating a time management plan, so now let’s be mindful about how we use the time that we have. Why use mindfulness with time management? With mindfulness, you can take control…

How to Create a To Do List That Works For You (Not Against You)

How to Create a To Do List That Works For You (Not Against You)

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I’ve struggled with time management practically all of my life. And it’s only recently that I’ve come to realize that this more than likely has to do with executive functioning issues as a neurodivergent adult. Who knew? I have tried system after system and while I have come up with a somewhat functional time management system as a stay at home mom? I know that there’s always room for improvement. The Power of a Well Created To Do List that Works for You  With the time management systems (and numerous planners) that I’ve tried before? I’ve come to learn a few things. I do not function well with an hourly schedule/hourly increments printed out. I need flexibility to move things around I need a focus…

Working Smarter, Not Harder! Time-Saving Tricks For Stressed Out Parents

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Unsplash When was the last time you feel you had a proper break from your parenthood? We’ve all been there. As we all feel the push, either in a mental, physical, or emotional sense, we need that all-important break to give us a respite from life. But, can we take a leaf out of the professional’s books? The art of time management is something that can feel like it’s always just out of our reach. As such, we’ve got to think about working smarter, rather than working harder. While we can feel that if we put in a bit of extra effort, the results will improve, when we have children, this isn’t necessarily the case! What are the ways that we can begin to make…

How to Create a Time Management Plan for a Stay at Home Mom

How to Create a Time Management Plan for a Stay at Home Mom

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Let me ask you a question: how is your time management? Are you good with utilizing the hours that you have in the day or do you find yourself pushing things over to the next day or letting them go all together? I’ll be honest- my time management skills could use some work. I especially struggled after starting a blog- to the point where I felt like a failure as a stay at home mom. Learning to balance running a business at home, homeschooling, and being a stay at home mom wasn’t easy. Working at home was a goal for me, but I also knew that if I wanted to work at home and be a stay at home mom; I needed to create an…