Are you looking for tips on how to use your time intentionally as a mom that works from home?

 

I have a list of easy tips that I hope you will find helpful and useful in your daily life!

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The rise of Work From Home Moms

There are more and more moms who work full time from home; either as small business owners, bloggers, executives, distributors and entrepreneurs…and so much more! With the rise of these positions, many moms find that they struggle with finding ways to be intentional with their time, time management and productivity. Have no fear, I have some great suggestions to help! Being a work at home mom myself, I have found that these tips help me tremendously, and have helped me in using my time wisely, increase productivity and still find time for me!

 

 

 

 

What does being intentional mean?

Being intentional means that you are purposeful in your words and actions. It means that you live a life that is meaningful and fulfilling to you. It also means that you make thoughtful choices in your life. Being intentional means you actively interact and engage with your life. Intentional living and thoughts are those that have meaning and value, and that serve a purpose. Being intentional with your time as a work from home mom, stay at home mom and mom in general is important. The key is finding ways to use and manage your time wisely, and these tips are just the way to do it!

 

 

Being intentional, how it all starts

There is some preparation involved in being intentional with your time. These are ideas to help you prepare yourself for the process.

 

 

 

 

 

The Preparation:

• Create a comfortable, inviting work space

Preparing a work space that where you are comfortable and that is inviting may not sound that important, but you would be amazed at the feeling of setting up a space just for you. Create a space that you want to be in, and that has some of your favorites in it. Choose items for your space that evoke feelings of excitement, and that will make you want to go to your work space daily. Little things like this matter tremendously!

 

• Set the tone for the day

Setting the tone for your day can be a determining factor on the outcome of how your day goes. The tone and atmosphere contribute to your overall productivity, reduce stress, and lead to your success. Try setting the tone for your day using essential oils topically or in a diffuser. Many oils are great for calming, relaxing and boosting positive feelings! **Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. The information and products described are for information purposes only. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any medical condition.**

 

• Make sure you are well rested

Preparation starts the night before! Try to get as much rest as you can, studies recommend that most healthy adults get at least seven hours of sleep every night. Obviously, every person and their situation is different, so I would suggest you make this the goal if you do not currently get the recommended amount of sleep.

 

 

3 ways to be intentional with your time

 

1. Pause. Play. Repeat.

Schedule time for breaks. Taking a break from your work is important and necessary. Here are some good ideas for break time:

 

 

• Eat a snack, get coffee or water

Eating a brain healthy snack, drinking water or just grabbing a coffee could be all the difference in how your day progresses. We all know how important diet and eating healthy is to our bodies, so make sure you fuel up often throughout your day!

• Rest your brain

Rest your brain, practice meditation or engage in some mindfulness activities or practice self care. Your brain needs to recharge, just like other parts of your body. Take this time to relax, it is an important component of self care and necessary for productivity.

• Take a time out…literally!

You can use this time to put yourself in a time out. You can sit and reflect on how your day is going thus far, and use the time to figure out tasks and objectives that need to be completed.

 

2. Move it!

If you are consistently working and sitting for a few hours, it would be good to get up and get moving! Move your buns! Check out these fun ways to get up and move!

 

 

• Practice chair yoga

You can find some really great and useful chair yoga poses, that can help your overall work performance if you have to sit at a desk for long periods of time.

• Engage in simple exercises

Simple exercises such as squats and lunges can help in not only keeping you in shape, but getting your heart rate pumping. Getting your heart rate up helps in staying in shape, and can lead to weight loss.

• Stretch it out

Simply stretching out your back and legs could mean all the difference. A good stretch can be a great way to prevent fatigue and keeps the blood supply pumping & moving throughout your limbs. So get up and stretch it out often!

 

 

3. Just walk away…

Sometimes, you just need to walk away and take an extended break. If permitted, you can leave and spend time reenergizing and reconnecting. Find out ways in which I take time out, and rest myself below!

 

 

• Take a quick power walk

Walking is a good way to not only exercise, but also clear your mind. It helps me unplug from my work, and prepare me for upcoming work ahead.

• Do nothing at all

You can just sit and literally DO NOTHING. Sometimes you just need time to sit and relax, with no other distractions or interruptions. As long as you as you are away from your work space, this will work.

• Listen to music or watch television

I don’t know about you, but listening to music and certain songs in particular put me in a great mood! There are a few shows that also have the same effect, so I would consider listening to your favorite song or watching your favorite show.

 

 

In the end…what can happen after implementing these intentional tips?

 

The Transformation

After implementing some of these tips, hopefully you will:

• Be more intentional with your time

• Be mindful of your feelings and in turn have a positive day

• Be more productive and get more accomplished

Being intentional with your time can lead to positive outcomes, making your work from home experience better!

 

 

 

 

What to take from this

Use what works for you

In the end, you want to do what works best for your individual situation and work schedule. Taking into consideration things that may not work for you, or that do work for your situation will make it easier & more likely that these tips will work for you!

 

What other tips would you add to being intentional with your time as a work from home mom?

Feel free to share them below in the comments!

 

Be intentional.

Be productive.

Be mindful.

 

Until next time,

Anitra J.