Mindful Time Management Tips for Moms

Mindful Time Management Tips for Moms

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 Use a Time Log to Help with Time Management

How to Use a Time Log to Help with Time Management

As a stay at home/work at home mom of neurodivergent kids and as a neurodivergent adult, I wear a lot of hats and I spin a lot of plates. In plain talk? That means that I do a lot during the day. And if I’m not focused, then I will end up wasting quite a bit of time. But, before I could do that, I needed to look at where I was wasting my time. If you are looking to be more productive with your time, I would encourage you to start by using a time log. Think of it as creating a budget, but with your time. Here’s how a time log helps with time management.  How to Get Off the Time Management Struggle…

5 Essential Tips to Overcome Procrastination for Better Productivity

5 Essential Tips to Overcome Procrastination for Better Productivity

Two of my biggest flaws have always been perfectionism and procrastination. Fortunately, I’ve learned to let go of the perfectionism mindset… mostly. It still haunts me on occasion though I’ve also come to realize that it’s not entirely a bad thing. My procrastination, on the other hand, works entirely against all of the time management goals that I set for myself. But what does it mean to procrastinate? Procrastination is a problem that affects a person’s ability to function in a motivated sense. It can stop a person from being able to complete assignments in a timely manner and it can often keep people from performing well at a job. Here are 5 essentials tips for how to overcome procrastination to increase your productivity. Why…

3 Realistic Ways For Busy Moms To Use a To-Do List

3 Realistic Ways For Busy Moms To Use a To-Do List

As a mom of young kids, it is sometimes literally impossible to keep up with all the things I need to get done. Doctors appointments, paying bills on time, keeping the house clean…that’s just a few of the things that I ALWAYS have on my mind. So when you have all of that swirling around, it can get a bit chaotic. BUT when you use a To Do list – your life will change. Get ready! What happens when you make a to do list What’s the answer to complete mommy overwhelm? A simple To Do List. A REALISTIC To Do List. That means it is a bare-bones list of all the things you need to do. Don’t over-complicate things here. It’s really just a…

Top Picks for Planners for Moms Who Want to Get Organized

Top Picks for Planners for Moms Who Want to Get Organized

One of my yearly goals is to improve my time management skills.  I’ve tried to find the best planner for moms who want to get organized in the past. It’s something that I constantly and continually work on because it’s something I’ve always struggled with. Organization, in general, can be one of my biggest enemies. And now as Squeaker gets older and as I continue to make a transition to being a work at home mom; organization is more of a need than ever. I’m also a bit of a planner addict but terrible at using them consistently. I love to look at them and I love the concept. I may have finally found my ideal planner and once I’ve had some time to really explore it,…

What is Time Management?

What is Time Management?

Time management is one of those important skills that I think we all need to learn. As a stay at home mom (future homeschooling mom for a little while and aspiring work at home mom), time management is one of those things that I really do need to get a grasp of. Most of the time I think I do okay in this area, but for all that we’ve talked about it before… What is time management? If we don’t really know what time management is, then those time management tips and being mindful about time management might not do us too much good. What is Time Management? Basic time management is setting up goals and plans that are reachable. Even when we set up…