You forgot to call and make your son’s dentist appointment for the fourth day in a row. And even though you’ve been super busy all day, you feel like you’ve accomplished nothing. Isn’t that the worst feeling? It usually happens to me when I’m totally unorganized and flying by the seat of my pants. I’ve found that …
Time Management Tips for Busy Moms
Stay at home moms have a constant juggling act. You’re taking care of the house, your family, running errands, helping out with school work, trying to be there for your family any time they need you… Is it any wonder that you may feel like you’re never getting anything done? You’re constantly on the go, …
It can be hard for stay-at-home moms to get used to having the kids at home every day during the summer months. You try to keep them busy while also getting things done. If you work from home, this can be a struggle. The key to making things work out is to have a routine. …
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CreateWithHP #CollectiveBias So, I’ve started college classes again. Although I already have my bachelor’s, I’ve found that I miss actively studying and learning new subjects, so I enrolled in a couple of classes at the local community college …
For the past several weeks, we’ve explored lots of work at home productivity tips to help you succeed as a WAHM. You don’t have to make all of these changes at once–in fact, some of these tips might not even work for you. But if you choose one tip every week and commit to implementing …
Welcome to Part 4 of the Work at Home Productivity Tips series. During the past 3 weeks, we’ve explored lots of different ways to make the most of your time at home. From setting boundaries on work and personal time to getting out of the house a little more, these tips are practical ways to …
For the past two weeks, we’ve been talking about work at home productivity tips that can help you make the most of your work time at home. The series continues this week with three more tips that, when implemented, can help you start getting more done TODAY. Using just one of these tips each week …
Last week, we began our work at home productivity tips series, kicking off with three tips to help you get more done every day, starting today. Working from home is such a challenge, especially when you have little ones to take care of. I hope that these tips, even if you just implement on per …
As work at home moms, we have many hats to wear. Heck, moms of any type (stay-at-home, work-at-home or work-out-of-the-home) do. But working at home has its particular challenges, especially when it comes to staying on task and being productive while at the same time being attentive to your children. Personally, I struggle sometimes. On …
I used to set my alarm half an hour before I needed to wake up. Why? I wanted some extra time to wake up every morning. Hitting that snooze button felt delicious—like I was giving myself a little treat for every 5 or 10 minutes I allowed myself to sleep. The thing is, it didn’t …
Although I love to study productivity and have picked up some good habits, I’m not entirely immune to terrible habits like pulling all-nighters. Though they’re less frequent than they were in my college days, not long ago, I found myself tapping at my computer keys well past midnight (until 5 a.m., to be exact). Ever …
Working at home is wonderful. You’re in charge of your schedule, you get to spend lots of time with your family, and you can work wherever you like. It’s also challenging for the same reasons. How can you avoid distractions? How do you stay motivated when you don’t have to answer to a supervisor? This …
At times, I tend to procrastinate. That’s what has led to my obsession with reading productivity tips and tricks–to help me bust out of my time-wasting ways and be more meaningful with my time. I’m not perfect, though, and occasionally, I tend to fall back into old habits. When that happens, I use these tried-and-true …
Getting things done when you’re pumped, motivated and excited is a breeze. The anticipation and excitement give you the adrenaline you need to push through even the most challenging tasks. But when you’re feeling down or just don’t feel like doing anything—what then? You can’t just ignore your responsibilities. How do you get things …