It takes effort and energy sometimes to do the mundane, adulting chores that are just a part of life. When you batch, it means less energy spent "getting the wheels turning". Once they're rolling, you just keep rolling. And that to me is worth it. As you're thinking about what chores or recurring tasks you can batch, here are a few tips that I've learned over the years that make for a successful batching session, regardless of whether you're batch cooking or processing paperwork.
Read More"I need to figure it out"
It's a phrase I hear frequently and I want to talk about it because it's sneaky and often drains your mental energy.
How? Because it's not specific.
It creates open loops and unanswered questions that your brain desperately wants to close. And that constant scanning and thinking in the background takes extra energy that most of us don't have to spare.
Here's what you should say instead.
Read MoreThinking about a goal and taking action toward a goal are two different things. I've had the same goal for myself for the last three years but have very few results to show for it. Why? Because I realized I've been spending my time thinking, researching, and planning instead of DOING.
Read MoreDo you carry over any tasks from day to day, week to week, or month to month? Do you get frustrated because you’re not completing ALL of your tasks? Here’s one big tip for you and how to overcome that feeling: dedicate time to actually doing the thing. Plan for when or how.
Read MoreThis is one of the first things I teach you inside Beyond Balance - how to improve your relationship with time. You could be super organized and have the best planning system, but if your relationship with time is out of balance, you'll never feel the way you want to feel - relaxed, calm, in control.
Read MoreAre you taking "photos" of your life so that someday in the future you can celebrate how much has changed? How much you've changed and grown? And are you taking the time to dream about what it is you want to "plant" in your life? Take the photos. Set your intentions. Make progress. Celebrate.
Read MoreWhen you’re so “busy” filling your time, wanting to “check in” by reaching for your phone, or trying to “keep up” with chores by picking up the same toys over and over again, precious time is being wasted. And you don’t even realize you’re doing it. What could you actually do with all that wasted time, to be more productive?
Read MoreProductivity experts preach about the evils of multi-tasking and how it divides your attention, takes more time to switch tasks, and drains your energy faster than single-tasking. But have they ever met a working mom?!?
Read MoreIf you're like me and starting the new year with a new planner, don't hesitate to make a mess. Don't save it for the "perfect" start, or the "right way" to use it. Get in there and make a mess. You bought it to use it!
Read MoreAs working moms, we need to make more decisions in advance so we're not faced with decision fatigue at the end of the day. We need rhythms for our families that everyone understands so we're not the gatekeeper of information. And we need to know that we have the time and space to take care of ourselves and even have a little fun along the way.
Read MoreHow many times a day do you think of something you need to do? It's no wonder our to-do lists grow faster than we can take action. But as much as you tell yourself that these things have to get done, that you have no choice but to do them, the reality is you'd rather do them than face the consequences.
Read MoreSwitching your energy and focus to productive work can be trying when you have been dealing with the demands of your children. Often, time carved out for work is the only alone time you have in your day - so you find yourself checking out a bit before jumping into productivity. You end up frustrated with yourself because you’ve lost valuable time aimlessly scrolling the internet or socials. Try these actionable steps to make the transition easier.
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