Balancing Productivity as a Mom with School Age Children

Productivity for moms with school-aged children and part-time work involves navigating multiple responsibilities that can feel overwhelming. Acknowledge that balancing these tasks exerts a cognitive burden, making it normal to feel stressed. Recognize that productivity won't resemble past standards, and it's essential to lower expectations. Emphasize hyper-prioritization by listing all responsibilities, identifying non-negotiables, and accepting trade-offs. It’s important to realize some tasks can be reduced or cut, allowing for necessary flexibility in schedules. Implementing a general weekly schedule helps provide structure amid chaos, enhancing clarity about managing responsibilities and feeling a sense of accomplishment.