Balancing your growing business with your growing baby is no joke. The days fly by and the to-do list never seems to end! But with some planning, priorities, and a heck of a lot of flexibility, you can totally rock being both CEO and mom. Let me break down what’s worked for me when it comes to managing my time, scheduling my days and getting help from the family. Grab your planner and let’s do this!
First things first, you gotta schedule time for your must-do’s! Block off specific hours in your calendar for knocking out top priorities for both your business and your family. This means reserving time for things like:
– Working on that new product launch or online course
– Handling admin work like returning emails
– Meetings with collab partners or your accountant
– BUT also scheduling blocks for meal planning/prepping, workouts, or playtime with your kiddos.
Protect time in your day for what matters most by putting it in your calendar! I like to plan my work hours when I have the most focus and energy (before the kids wake up or during naptime).
Next, take a look at your overflowing to-do list and highlight things that you can outsource or delegate.
For instance, hire a cleaner for a couple hours a week or use a grocery delivery service. Ask your partner to own bedtime duty. Teach older kiddos skills like doing laundry or washing dishes so they can help more. Trade childcare with other mompreneur friends so you each get work time. Leverage your village, mama!
Okay, let’s talk about batching, which has been a total game changer for managing my time. This just means grouping similar types of tasks together to be more efficient. For example:
– Batch your meetings and calls back-to-back on certain days
– Dedicate a block of time to pounding through emails in one sitting
– Tackle admin tasks like bookkeeping, returns, etc. all at once
– Cook a few meals on Sunday to reheat throughout the week
– Consolidate errands into one mega-trip
Doing tasks in batches saves so much time! I know, I know – easier said than done some days. Which leads me to my next point…
Letting go of perfectionism is KEY for maintaining sanity as a mompreneur.
With kiddos running around, sometimes our best just has to be good enough. Focus on consistent progress, not perfection. It’s okay if your home is lived-in and meals are simple or store-bought on busy days. View frozen pizza nights as a total win! Do what you can and leave the rest.
Whenever possible, get creative about bonding with family while working. Bring the kids along to run errands then grab ice cream after! Do conference calls from the playroom while the toddler paints. Make breakfast a fun family affair. Entertain little ones by letting them “help” with tasks like stirring pancake batter or putting away groceries.
I know every day comes with curveballs, mamas. My biggest advice is to stay flexible when managing your time! When that big meeting gets moved last minute or your kid wakes up sick, be willing to adjust your schedule on the fly. Your sanity and success depend on being adaptable.
Whew, I know that was a lot! To recap – block time for priorities, outsource tasks, do things in batches, go easy on yourself, and stay flexible. Managing your time while balancing business and baby is tough, but you can do hard things, mama. The reward of pursuing your passion AND nurturing your family is so worth it.
