Time Management for business-owning Mothers

Raise your hand if you stay up way too late at night

Don’t worry, me too. And so does my featured friend, Kayla! Here is her story!

After years of my husband traveling for work (military life!) and managing three kids, I used to find myself beyond exhausted. I would tell myself, “Of course you’re exhausted! You have three kids, your spouse is away, and you’re running a business.” Sure, I wasn’t wrong, but I also knew there had to be a better way.

I couldn’t continue staying up late because that was the only time I had to catch up on important things and get some “me” time. I needed rest, sleep, and to feel like I had accomplished something in my day…before the clock struck midnight.

Now, I’m tucked in bed by 10 pm, getting a full 8 hours of sleep (okay, most nights!), even when my spouse is away. And yes, I have things checked off my to-do list, the house is mostly picked up, and I’ve had quiet time for myself.

So what changed?

I learned how to manage my time and create a schedule that works for me.

What is Time Management for business-owning Mothers?

Time management for business-owning mothers is the ability to schedule your day into sections, giving yourself plenty of time to get your work done, show up for your family, and still have time to care for yourself.

It’s an essential tool in helping you be productive with your time so you can achieve your business goals, go to your kids’ soccer games, and take a spa day for yourself.

I know… it sounds too good to be true. But trust me, with some tips and practice, you can start feeling like a time management pro.

Why is Time Management for business-owning Mothers So Important?

Time management is crucial in creating a work-life balance. There are so many moments where we feel as if our work is taking over our family life, or vice versa. It’s easy to feel that pull and tug when you own your own business and you don’t necessarily clock “in” and “out.”

While owning a business or working from home has many incredible benefits, the downside is trying to find time for yourself, your business, and your family.

How Do I Learn to Manage My Time?

As a military spouse, business owner, and mom, I’ve learned a few tricks on managing my time well, which is why I’ve created a mini course. It breaks down time management into something easily applicable.

I needed something that could work for me while my husband was gone, when he was home, and when unexpected emergencies came up. I needed a lot of flexibility in my life, and I needed my schedule to follow that.

What’s in the Course?

In the course, I break down how to create a to-do list that works for you—not just a list of things that need to be done on a piece of paper, but an organized to-do list that shows you how to list your priorities into categories.

By simply prioritizing your list, you’re already cutting down half the stress. I don’t know about you, but when there are a million things to do floating around in my head, it’s hard to accomplish just a single task. Maybe that’s my Enneagram 3 showing

Making sure I have a list of things I NEED to get done and then of things that can wait helps me to focus on the task at hand. Priorities, am I right?

After you learn how to create an organized, 4-part to-do list, I show you how to write out your schedule. Being able to look ahead and see the extra time you have gives you a realistic look at how much time you actually have to work with—and it’s more time than you think!

Some things don’t change, like picking up the kids from school, taking them to practice, or maybe you have an appointment with a friend.

But we also have flexible things, like when we work out, take the dog for a walk, or sit down to work.

I teach you to find those spaces and use them to your advantage. You will change your process from entering your day not sure what you need to do, to having a plan, a goal, and more time to rest up for the next day.

The Beauty of Personalized Time Management

Time management as a business-owning mother is far from easy. With our job and family pulling us in so many different directions, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed.

The beauty of this mini-course is that each person will have their own outcomes. You get to tailor it to your life and needs.

If you want to learn more about my course on time management for business-owning mothers, get my 4-part to-do list by clicking on the hyperlinks in this article.

Feeling Burnout on the Horizon?

Here are a few practical ways to avoid burnout in personal or business life.Written by: Kayla Dansby, Groove Virtual Assisting, owner. Kayla is a military spouse who is on a mission to serve businesses while employing military spouses. Groove Virtual Assisting serves small and creative businesses with a variety of services to help them scale and for business owners to create a healthy work-life blend.

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