Easy Hacks for Busy Mum Productivity
It can feel like you need 25 hours in the day sometimes. But no one can have that! So what can you do? There are a few busy mum productivity hacks you can try to make the most of the time you have. From a working routine to automating tasks, here are some time-saving suggestions.
Embrace Modern Hiring Practices
If you run a small business and have children, then you are indeed a busy mum. You will also know all too well that there are work tasks that take a lot of time and energy that could be spent better with family. Hiring and recruitment are two of those tasks that take time, energy, and money. However, you can take on some professional HR advice for small businesses and embrace some modern hiring practices such as using AI, onboarding and DEI practices.
Curate a Routine that Works
Whether you run a business or not, you probably understand the necessity of a routine. Parenting, getting work done, and household chores are all made easier with routines. So why would you not use a routine to organise your day? To create a routine that works for your specific needs, divide up the time you need. It also helps to prioritise the tasks by order of urgency. And ensure you include time for self-care, eating and taking breaks during the day.
Busy Mum Productivity with MealPrep
Being too busy can sometimes mean neglected health. One of the most neglected parts of self-care is diet. It’s all too easy to reach for convenience food, sugary drinks and snacks, and, of course, coffee! A UK survey by the TUC found that 63% of working mums feel like they don’t have enough time. And that includes meal preparation. You can buy an air fryer to dramatically reduce the time it takes to cook. But the key to quick meals is preparing them ahead of time.
Automation and AI
You have probably heard of automation and almost definitely AI. But did you know that these two modern marvels can save you a ton of time? ChatGPT alone can summarise web posts and YouTube videos, so a 4,000-word essay becomes one paragraph! You can also assign personas to AI so it can reply to messages using your usual tone of voice. Scary or useful? You can decide on that. However, you can also use good old email lists to save time with marketing.
Learn When to Say No
One of the hardest things for busy people to do is say no when they are needed. However, you must decide when your time is actually your time. Letting work tasks eat into your personal time can cause misery at home and slowly chip away at the feeling you are in control. Set work hours and a cut-off so you don’t allow work time to encroach on family time, personal space and self-care. Unless it’s very urgent, most problems can be resolved in the morning, at work!
Changing your hiring practices to align with modern expectations is a powerful busy mum productivity hack you can’t ignore. It also helps to prepare meals ahead of time. Of course, your time is your time, and learning to say no will ensure you have enough of it for personal tasks.
This is a collaborative post.
