1 Schedule in Blocks

The first tip for productivity is to break your day down into set blocks of time for work and family. Actually schedule your work hours when kids are at school or napping. Then give your biz your full focus and effort during those windows without distractions. 

You can use a simple tool like Google Calender

When little ones are awake, devote that time solely to them. Block scheduling keeps work and mom time separate so you can excel at both roles.

2 Tackle Top Priorities First To Increase Productivity

Make a habit of tackling your most important biz tasks first thing when you start work each day. Do the heavy lifting that takes thought and concentration before you get drained later on.

Use the first few work hours when you have the most energy for top priorities like checking emails, meetings with clients, content creation or other must-do’s on your list. This front-loading ensures critical items get done no matter what the rest of the day throws at you!

3 Master the Morning Routine 

An optimised morning routine is everything for mompreneur efficiency! Have a set wake-up time and streamline tasks like getting ready, breakfast, kids dressed and out the door to school. 

Planning clothes, backpacks and snacks the night before saves precious AM time. Try waking up 15-30 mins before the fam to workout, meditate or prep for your workday in peace. A smooth morning sets the tone for productivity all day long.

4 Schedule Focus Time

Carve out designated deep work time in your calendar to concentrate on big projects without constant interruptions. Put your phone on silent and go to a quiet spot or home office to fully tap into the zone. 

Having prolonged focus time leads to greater productivity and creativity vs trying to multitask throughout the day. Treat focus time as a high-priority meeting with yourself that cannot be skipped or cut short.  

5 Automate and Outsource to Increase Productivity

Another major timesaver is outsourcing tasks that don’t require your expertise, like cleaning, food prep, errands, admin work and more. Sites like Fiverr and Upwork can connect you to affordable freelancers in minutes. 

Invest in tools that eliminate repetitive tasks too. For example, automate social media scheduling, email sequences, accounting, appointments, and other tasks that technology can handle for you 24/7. The time and mental space freed up is invaluable!

6 Let Go of Perfectionism

Being a Type A personality, I used to agonize over every little business detail being perfect. But having kids taught me how to embrace imperfection and focus on progress vs perfection. 

Give yourself grace knowing you can’t do it all, and some balls will be dropped as part of the journey. Do your best, then let the small stuff go and move forward vs getting bogged down by little things.

7 Prioritise Self-Care for Productivity  

It’s so important for busy mamas to prioritise self-care, even if it’s just quick daily rituals. Make time for exercise, quiet meditation, enjoying a hot coffee or anything else that fills your cup. You can’t pour from an empty vessel!

Schedule in even a quick 10-15 minutes per day for activities that reduce stress and bring joy. Taking mini breaks to recharge will boost your happiness, patience and productivity all day long.

There you have it – my top 7 hacks for balancing motherhood and business like a boss! Try implementing just one tip per week until you’ve got a mompreneur productivity system that works for your lifestyle.

 Just remember progress over perfection. Now go being both a phenomenal parent and thriving entrepreneur! Wishing you major success ahead!