We’ve all been there—trying to finish “just one more thing” as your toddler is hanging off your leg begging for a snack RIGHT NOW before they melt into a pile of tantruming mush on the floor.
“I just need two more minutes!” Used to be the catch-phrase I found myself repeating any time I tried to do something for my business.
But then, getting interrupted took at least 1.5 of those two minutes, and I lost focus, and had to try even harder to get whatever it was done that I started in the first place.
This was my life for way too long, as I struggled trying to be an entrepreneur in the early days of motherhood. And just when I had a good routine going, I added another baby to the mix, shattering everything back into chaos.
And then I did that whole process again, when we welcomed our third child into the world, giving me three kids under age five. But that third time was much different.
Instead of struggling through every moment, feeling guilty for wanting to run a business when I “should be focusing on my babies,” feeling like a crappy entrepreneur for never putting my business first, and all of the other mind drama that women struggle with in motherhood + entrepreneurship, I found much more peace in each of the two roles.
So What Changed?
Obviously, I’ve gotten older and wiser, but I won’t pretend that age or experience has anything to do with the wisdom I gained as I tried to gracefully juggle the chaos of mom life with being an entrepreneur.
Truthfully, I struggled A LOT and I tried (and failed) A LOT before I came up with a system that actually works when it comes to being a more productive biz mom.
And since I’ve struggled so much and the process was long, slow, and often painful, I’ve made it my mission to help other biz moms shortcut the process (and heartache) so that they can find the peace and freedom that I eventually came to in the end.
What’s A Busy Biz Mom To Do?
First of all, take a deep breath. You’re an amazing mom. And you can run a business from home, even while raising your kids. Full Stop.
If you’re letting mind drama get in the way, the first thing you need to do is get rid of it. (Easier said than done, I know!) If you’re struggling with that, be sure to join my email list because I will be writing a post on biz mom mindset soon and I don’t want you to miss it! You can also get my free guide, Quarter Hour Power, when you join my email list. In that guide, I’ll teach you practical ways to make the most of your time, even if you feel like you don’t have enough!
Struggling to find time to work on your biz? Grab the free Quarter Hour Power guide and get more done in less time!
The next thing you need to do is to really power up your productivity. Go ahead and grab the free guide I just mentioned, because that’s going to be your new best friend, your guide to figuring out exactly how to make your small pockets of time work for you (instead of spending them scrolling on social media!).
The Key Is Productivity (that actually works for you)
The problem with most productivity advice out there is that it wasn’t designed for the busy mom who is trying to juggle #AllTheThings. Of course, if you had four hours to block out and sit quietly at your desk with your steaming hot cup of coffee and zero interruptions, you’d get a ton of work done for your business each day.
But if you’re here reading this post, then we both know that won’t work for you.
And it’s my goal to help you find ways to be successful at this whole motherhood + entrepreneurship thing. That’s why I’ve created this ultimate guide for you. Go ahead and scroll through to find my best productivity tips for biz moms. Make sure to bookmark this post too, because I’ll be updating it periodically with even more helpful content for you!
Top 5 Productivity Tips for Busy Mom Entrepreneurs
Juggling work and family is hard, but it's not impossible. With the right tools and techniques in your toolbox, you can be more productive no matter how many times you get interrupted to break up a sibling fight or grab more snacks for the millionth time before noon. In this post, I'm sharing my top productivity tips to help you get more done for your business, no matter how much time you do (or don't) have.
3 Ways To Get More Work Done When You’re Constantly Being Interrupted
Being interrupted is a part of motherhood (which every mom who has ever tried going to the bathroom alone knows all too well!). But it can be especially frustrating when you’re trying to work on something for your business. In this post, I’m sharing three practical strategies you can use next time you get interrupted to help you not get so frustrated. They will also help keep you productive despite the chaos swirling around you!
The Secret to Increased Productivity for Biz Moms (It’s Not What You Think)
I can’t really give you a teaser about what this post is about without blowing the secret… so for this one, you’ll have to hop over and read the post! But make sure to bookmark this blog post before you go so you can easily navigate back to it.
How To Boost Your Productivity With Grammarly
When it’s time for you to work, you don’t have time to mess around. So when it comes to writing for your business, whether you have a blog, an email list, social media accounts, or any of the above, it’s important to put your best foot forward. But if you don’t have time (or the energy) to spend hours editing every piece of writing you create, then Grammarly is the tool for you. It’s a free online grammar checker (and so much more) and in this post, I’m going to show you why it’s the perfect productivity tool for every biz mom.
How To Work From Home With A Toddler: 9 Ways To Keep Your Toddler Busy (Without Relying On Screens)
I’m not against screens, but I also don’t want my kids turning into screen zombies while I’m trying to work from home. And if I turned on the TV every time I wanted to get something done, well, then it would probably stay on 24/7! That’s not practical or a sustainable way to balance motherhood + entrepreneurship. In this post, I’m sharing nine of my favorite, tried-and-true ways to keep your toddler busy while you work from home.
How To Create A Simple Sunday Planning System: Tips For Busy Mom Entrepreneurs
The key to a productive week is setting yourself up for success. Creating a Sunday planning routine will help you have a more productive (and less stressful) week, and in this post I’m going to walk you through my simple Sunday planning system.
Time Management For Moms: 8 Tips for Less Stress and More Joy Daily
Being able to manage your time effectively is key to being a productive biz mom. And it doesn’t have to be super complicated! Having a better handle on time management will free up more time and energy for you to focus on the things you love instead of just struggling to keep the house from falling apart. In this post, I’m sharing eight of my most helpful tips for managing your time and saving your sanity, no matter how much chaos is in your home!
5 Secrets to Being More Consistent in Your Business While Raising Kids
If you’ve ever said “I just don’t have time for my business with the kids,” then this is the post for you. A big part of being more productive is also learning how to be more consistent. I’m blowing the lid off of five secrets to help you be more consistent, and therefore more productive in this post.
How To Find More Time In Your Busy Morning For Your Business
As I’m sure you’re now realizing, if you want to run an online business from home while chasing toddlers and babies, but you’re so busy that you feel like you don’t have any time, read this post. It will help you find more time in your busy morning to actually work on your business. (But I promise, no 5 am club here!)
6 Easy Steps To Stay On Track in Your Business for Busy Moms
As a busy biz mom, it can feel hard to stay on track in your business. To find the time to do anything consistently, much less work on your business through the chaos of #momlife can feel nearly impossible. That’s why you need to create a routine to help you stay on track to continue to grow your business, and this post will walk you through how to do just that.
Why Every Biz Mom Needs A Vision Board
You wouldn’t go on a road trip without (Google) maps, would you? Nope. And that’s exactly why you shouldn’t coast through the day-to-day stuff in your business without a vision board! This simple exercise is so important to keeping you productive in your business, and I'm breaking it all down for you in this post.
Save Time and Money With PLR
PLR is the unsung hero when it comes to saving time and increasing your productivity in your business! PLR stands for private label rights, and it’s usually marketed as “done-for-you” content. You can use it for your business however you want! But I suggest not using it “as is,” but rather using it as starter content. It helps fight the staring-at-a-blank-screen-wondering-what-to-write-or-create-next effect. Check out this post to learn how PLR is the productivity tool you didn’t know you were missing!
How To Create A Morning Routine Even If You Hate Mornings
After realizing every productivity expert drank the same “wake up at 5 am if you want to be successful” KoolAid, I made it a personal mission to prove us night owls could be successful too. But not being a morning person doesn’t mean we can’t benefit from morning routines. In fact, I’d argue that having a morning routine is even MORE important for non-morning people. What do you think? Read this post and let me know.
Mastering Biz Mom Life
There is a lot to juggle in motherhood + entrepreneurship. And it’s hard, I won’t lie. But, as moms, we know we can do hard things (I’m looking at you, chronic sleep deprivation and kiddos randomly making enormous messes five seconds before walking out the door…).
I hope these posts have helped you see that it still is possible to run a business and raise kids—without losing your mind!
And if you’re really excited about this and want to dive in even further, then you won’t want to miss my new course, Mastering Biz Mom Life. You’ll learn the actual strategies I use as a mom of three kids under five running multiple online businesses from home. And they are the exact strategies I have taught other biz moms to implement too so that you can begin to juggle mom life and business without feeling frazzled all the time!
