Mornings are busy and they can be quite chaotic. There’s a lot of moving parts when you’re trying to usher everyone out the door on time. If you have a kids and plenty of people to get ready and out the door, you know this first hand.
The good news is that it doesn’t have to be that way, no matter how busy you think you are first thing in the day. Use these morning routine tips for busy moms to simplify your morning and make the most of your first hours of the day.
Earlier I shared with you how the first few hours in the morning set the tone for the entire rest of the day. Do you want that to be rushed, frantic, and feeling like you’re constantly running and trying to catch up? Or do you want it to be calm, collected, productive, and with a feeling that you’re in control? It’s up to you and it’s all about embracing two simple concepts.
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It might be the most dreaded of all the morning routine tips for busy moms out there, but it’s worth it, so we have to talk about it. Get up early, mama. Or, at least get up with a little time to spare before the kids are awake.
It’s tempting to hit the snooze button and catch a few more minutes of sleep, isn’t it? It’s even hard to set the alarm early enough that you have plenty of time for everything you want and need to get done. I get it.
If you’re not a morning person, moving up the alarm by 30 minutes to carve out a little extra time can be tough. Trust me though, after the first few mornings it’s not nearly as hard as you think and something you’ll quickly get used to.
The biggest key to finding time in your busy morning is to simply have more time in the morning and you can do that by getting up earlier. I know, easier said than done, but hear me out, okay?
Getting up early enough and avoiding the snooze button at all costs is the key to an unrushed morning. Here’s the problem with cutting time too short, or worse hitting the snooze button a few times. It gets you behind from the very start.
You have to rush to make it out the door in time and any little problem or speed bump along the way turns into a huge problem. Not being able to find the car keys is suddenly a major crisis because it could cause you to be late for work and the kids to be tardy at school.
Remember, your morning sets the tone for the rest of your day. If you start it chasing down time and things, that’s likely how you’ll spend the rest of your day.
When us moms get up early, however, we’re already ahead of the game. We’re in control. We can take care of everything that needs doing in a calm manner and still have time for the important things we want to work on. Mama, getting up early enough sets you up for an amazing, productive day.
Trust me, get up before the kids and your morning will automatically run smoother.
How do you get time out of a busy schedule? – Restructure Your Routine
Before we wrap this up, spend a little time thinking about your current morning routine and where you’re spending time. Look for things you can change and tweak to find more time for the things you really want to do.
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Examples of tasks you can switch up:
- If you want an extra 20 minutes in the morning to meditate, look at what you could take care ahead of time, eliminate, or delegate to make that time.
- If you spend a lot of time getting breakfast for everyone, get in the habit of setting the breakfast table the night before.
- Get your spouse to get the coffee ready, so all you have to do in the morning is push a button.
- Teach the kids to make their own breakfast and take the dirty dishes to the sink, rinse them, and put them in the dish washer or sink.
- Make sure clothes are set out the night before (including yours), and that book bags, purses, briefcases, and car keys have a designated spot and that they’re where they need to be before you turn in for the night.
Small changes like this to your mom morning routine can make a big difference. I challenge you to come up with a few small tweaks that will save you at least 30 minutes in the morning. Start small if you need to, changing things up little by little.
Try to think of those things your future self would appreciate not worrying about in the morning. Find those few tasks that you can get done beforehand, get rid of completely, or delegate to others. Make that extra time, mama.
More Morning Routine Tips For Busy Moms
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As we’ve already established, a calm morning routine that best serves you, is a key part of a calm, productive day. Not only will you enjoy your mornings more even if the alarm goes off much earlier than you’d like, it will make the entire rest of your day go much smoother.
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Until next time,
Stay Courageous!
