Work at Home Moms Talk Radio

This is a guest blog post by Alice Seba.

We’ve all said things like…

“There aren’t enough hours in the day.”
“If only I didn’t need to sleep…”

We moms have a lot to do… there’s no doubt. But there’s something I’ve come to learn in my 7 ½ years of being mom and an at home business owner… and it may surprise you.

There ARE enough hours in a day to get what you need and even want to get done. You just have to set your priorities and a schedule that works for you.

Start by setting your priorities: You know that big long to do list you have (business or personal)? Scratch a lot of it off.

Yes, really. Get rid of most, or a good chunk of, your to do list.

Moms are often hard on themselves and take on too much because we feel we have to. Well, I’ll let you in on a little secret. We DON’T have to and most of the people in our lives don’t think we have to either.

Here’s how to start shaving those lists:

1. Remove the things that don’t absolutely have to be done. You know, like putting new shelf paper in the cupboards and changing the background color of your blog. Those are obvious ones, but look at your list closely and identify those “nice to have items” and put them aside for now.


2. Delegate: Kids and spouses can pitch in. Even if you feel your 8 year old can’t pack his lunch, take the time to show him how, so you can shave 5-10 minutes out of your hectic schedule each and every day. Get the family cleaning, helping with dinner and preparing for the next day. It’s not all mama’s responsibility.

Then when it comes to business, delegate and outsource.

Whether you recruit an intern, bring on a partner or contract the services of someone else – don’t do it all yourself.

1. Say No: Stop agreeing to every favor that is asked of you. Whether it’s organizing the school bake sale or considering a sponsor for your blog, you don’t have time… you don’t have time

   Learn to say confidently, “Sorry, it just doesn’t fit my schedule.” No excuses, no “Maybe laters”. Just politely say no.



2. Above all, keep in mind, what’s most important to you. If it’s family time, make sure your schedule allows for it. If you want to get to the gym three times per week, but you’re exhausted from rushing around packing the kids in the car and dropping them of at the childcare room, consider a shorter home workout.

You make it work…on your terms.

If you’re facing a new change to your routine, give yourself time to adjust and set new priorities. That’s the wonderful thing about family life – it never stays the same.

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