As moms, we have more responsibilities and obligations than ever. Figuring out how to manage everything is an ongoing battle. Here are some of the best productivity tips for moms. No matter what kind of mom you are, these tips are sure to help you make the most of your time and energy every single day.
There seems to always be never ending to-do lists and less hours each day, amiright? And IF you get ahead in one area, another area of life tends to fall through the cracks. So what can you do in order to get more done in less time before you crash and burn?
Stop the Vicious Cycle and Learn How to Schedule Your Day!
Do you know how to schedule your day for maximum productivity? Picture this…
An Unforgettable Thanksgiving Starts with premium turkey and ham, sides and desserts from Perdue Farms!It’s four o’clock in the evening, the kids just got home from school, the baby is crying, and you realize you forgot to set out anything for supper. There’s homework to be done, dishes to be washed so you can eat the nonexistent supper, and somehow, you have to do laundry tonight or the whole family will be forced into nudity tomorrow. Your partner will be home soon and the house is a complete disaster.
Sound familiar?
The very best productivity tip for moms is to learn how to schedule your day for maximum productivity, for you! Look, I get it. That mom up above, that was me. Heck, if I’m being honest, that’s still me more often than I’d like to admit. Life is hard, mama. But you are capable of doing hard things, mkay?
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On the days and weeks that I’m committed to writing out my schedule, this isn’t me. You see, when we prioritize tasks, we can automatically accomplish more. Why? Because there’s less thought involved. You don’t have to think about what you should be doing, you already know because you took the time to make a plan.
Make sense?
If you plan when you’re going to spend time cleaning and what you’re going to clean, then you don’t have to think about it in the moment. You already know what you’re going to do. Same with helping or attending kids activities or assisting with homework. Same with making meals every day, or doing the laundry so it doesn’t take over the couch again.
How can a mom be more productive?
Over the years, I’ve heard more productivity hacks for moms than I have fingers and toes on my body. But, most of them didn’t work or were too complicated to work for me long term. That is, until I re-discovered how to schedule my day like I did in high school.
It’s called a block schedule, and it’s freaking genius! Block scheduling means you break you day up into different time sections, or blocks. Then, you assign different tasks and responsibilities to each block. When the time for that block is over, you move on to the next block, just like you did in school.
That’s a very important part to remember, move on. Much like when the bell rang in History class and the entire class walked out to go to Science class. When the morning block is over, you move on to the lunch block, and so on.
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This type of schedule keeps you on track. And what happens when moms stay on track with their to-do lists? We’re productive. We get more done in less time. We maximize our productivity and totally kill our day!
It literally takes about five minutes to jot down a schedule and plan for the day. I know, it sounds like just another thing you have to do every day. I get it. But what if adding an extra five minutes to plan your day could lead to you being more productive every day?
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What are some productivity tips for moms?
Keeping a schedule and utilizing a block schedule is my favorite and most recommended productivity tip for moms. But, it’s not the entire answer to being more productive as a mom. Here are some other really important productivity hacks for moms.
Skyrocket your productivity by getting up earlier.
Ugh, right? You’re already tired, you don’t want to sacrifice any more sleep. But, there is something magical about having time for yourself before the chaos of the day takes over. If this is new to you, start small by getting up 20 minutes before your kids.
Start small, stay consistent.
The absolute best productivity tips for moms struggling to keep up with everything is to start small and be as consistent as possible. Don’t underestimate the importance of small, consistent action.
Even if you spend an extra five minutes a day on a task that’s too big for one day, soon you’ll have it accomplished. So don’t be afraid to start small. Those small, daily habits add up to a huge picture of productivity and accomplishment.
Ask for help and teach your kids the value of teamwork.
Being productive as a mom is much easier if you are ruthless with your time. Delegate as many of your tasks as you can and take a good hard look at what you can delete from your agenda.
Get your kids involved, get your spouse involved, hire help if you’re able, make a trade with another mom in your area. Create a support system, mama. You can’t and shouldn’t do it all alone!
How can a mom increase productivity?
The question of how to get more done in a day is complicated, whether you’re a stay at home mom, working from home mom, working outside the home mom, homeschooling mom, single mom, it doesn’t matter. We all struggle at times and desperately search for those secret productivity tips for busy mamas.
The truth is, though, that there is no secret sauce for being a productive mom all the time. But, these four productivity tips are sure to put you on the right track to be more productive. And yes, sometimes, being more productive means spending more time with your children and less time with life’s other responsibilities.
As moms, it’s a constant battle to accomplish all that needs done to maintain our lifestyles while also nurturing and loving on our people and ourselves. But, with a plan, like a block schedule, and a few small tweaks here and there, you can absolutely accomplish more of your to-do list and still be an intentional, present mama.
Secret Productivity Tip for Busy Mamas: Make Life Easier.
The key to actually being more productive is doing the prep work, making the necessary changes to make life easier, more simple. So, go setup your block schedule and maximize your productivity and finally get your poop in a group, or maybe it’s ducks in a row, either way. You can do it mama!
Stay courageous,
