Are you struggling to balance your family, a job, and blogging? Work life balance is a struggle. There's always so much to do, and some days it feels like there just isn't enough time. But, with some planning and preparation, you can get a better handle on how you spend your time. You will be less stressed and accomplish more than you thought you could. Here are ten work life balance tips specifically for busy moms trying to grow a business while raising a family. And if you want even more ...
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How to Prioritize Your To-Do List as a Busy Mom
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the length of your to-do list? As a busy mom trying to juggle growing my business and raising my family, I sure do. Most days, it seems never ending. There's always something else to be done. But, overwhelming to-do lists can lead to paralysis. You can get so caught up in how much needs to be done that you don't actually accomplish anything. Then (if you're anything like me) you feel guilty that you didn't do anything. And you add everything to your ...
How to Work from Home with a Toddler (or two)
If you've ever tried to work from home with a toddler, you know it can be challenging. No longer babies content to lay on a blanket and coo, or cautiously test their wobbly legs, toddlers are energetic. Most have learned how to move effectively and are very mobile. Toddlers are actively learning their boundaries as they try to figure out what they can get away with and what they can't. They may even try our patience a bit. Or even several times in the same hour. During these precious years, ...
How to Get Work Done this Summer When Your Kids Are Home
Summer is coming and public schools are finishing up for the year. If you're used to your kids being at school for several hours each day while you grow your business, you might wonder how in the world you'll get any work done this summer when your kids are home. As a homeschooling mom of eight, I have a slightly different opinion of summers. Since we cut back on our schooling over the summer, I get more work time these next few months. However, I do know a thing or two about growing a ...
What Are You Okay at Failing At?
No one can do it all perfectly! We each have to decide what we're okay at failing at. What do I mean? Well, in spring of 2017, I worked more than normal, as I wrote an ELA curriculum for a client. I took on the work because we're really trying to pay down our debt, and the money was nice. But, I don't have unlimited hours in my days. By choosing to take on more work, I had to purposefully decide where failure was acceptable. Otherwise I'd be overwhelmed and fail at everything. So I cut back ...
How Doing the Minimum Will Lead to the Maximum (Results)
Note from Lisa: I "met" Ashley at the very beginning of my freelance journey, and I've enjoyed getting to know her over the past couple of years. She's an amazing writer, and a friend. I'm so honored to have her here today wrapping up my blogging baby break for you. If you're feeling overwhelmed with your business, this post is for you! Ashley shares how to get maximum results with less effort <=such great advice! Take it away Ashley... As work-at-home moms who want to do our work well, ...