How to Make Working Motherhood Easier Nathania, March 20, 2022April 17, 2023 It is possible for you to have it all, and here’s how you can make that happen!Waking up everyday and having to work is hard enough for the average person, add onto it the endless responsibilities of motherhood and it’s easy to get overwhelmed. Here are 22 tips for making life easier on you as a working mom.What is so hard about working motherhood?First of all, if you’re asking yourself that question you more than likely are not a working mom. Meaning this post isn’t for you, but humor me.As a mother you are not just responsible for yourself, but for your child(ren). You have to make sure everyone is awake, dressed, ready, and fed each morning and out the door on time. At night you have to get everyone ready for the following day, assist with homework tasks, ensure everyone has had dinner and baths, plus spend quality time with your partner.Personally, the hardest thing for me is night time. I work 9-5 on most days, so by the time I get home it’s almost 6. First there’s the task of dinner, then there’s showering myself and getting my son cleaned up. By the time I get all of that done, I’m too exhausted for anything else.I’ve realized that I struggle with this so much for several reasons. Since applying these 22 tips to my everyday life, I have noticed a major difference. I promise, if you try them too, life will get easier!Image From Canva LibraryTip 1: Meal planWhether you work an early or late shift, meal planning can definitely help save you tons of time. Personally, I hate getting up to cook each morning and figuring out a dinner plan every night. So going grocery shopping on Sunday morning and setting some meals up for the week makes all the difference!Tip 2: Minimize clutterCleaning can take tons of time! Especially when you have kids, so practicing minimalism can help cut down cleaning time significantly. Don’t just enforce it for yourself either. Your kid doesn’t need that 51st toy! Give them the opportunity to donate toys a few times a year to keep the clutter down, especially if they struggle with cleaning up behind themselves.Tip 3: Find the power in asking for helpOne thing I still struggle with is utilizing my village when I need to. I tend to feel so guilty, as if I’m handing my responsibilities off when I should be managing my time better or juggling everything at once on my own. Ultimately, a mother wears many hats, but wearing them all at once is just a bit ridiculous. The saying “it takes a village” really is true. Knowing when to ask for help doesn’t make you weak.Tip 4: Create a to do listOne thing my virgo soul always requires, is a list. Make you a list for everything! Morning routine checklists, nighttime routine checklists, meal planning checklists, postpartum fitness goals checklists, activity lists, chore lists, etc. The list of lists is endless!Image From Canva LibraryTip 5: Create a shared family calendarThis is something that keeps my family organized and all on the same page. Since my co-parent has started working more hours, it can get hard for us to always keep up with all the calendar updates. This also can be a great asset to larger families with extra curriculars.Tip 6: Don’t neglect sleepYou need to sleep. Point blank period. No matter how much instagram says you are, you are not a superhero. You need to get in your bed, close your eyes, and go to sleep every single night. Now, trust me, I get it when you have a newborn and you just can’t find the time. However, if your youngest child is a toddler or older, sis, go to sleep. You cannot raise functioning children to be functioning adults if you’re a robot mama crawling from day to day.Tip 7: Set aside time for exerciseA few years ago I would have cringed at the idea of setting time aside to exercise. Now, I actually look forward to being able to focus on my fitness for a bit. Exercise releases those feel good hormones and it gets me feeling more confident in my appearance and endurance.Tip 8: Teach your children independenceKids can do a lot more than they’re given credit for. Give them the opportunity to develop their independence by encouraging them to do more for themselves. Do what works best for you and your family, but I do recommend enforcing developmentally appropriate activities in order to consistently promote independence.pexels-william-fortunatoTip 9: Have your kids do age appropriate choresOnce my son is old enough, he will be pulling his weight! For his first birthday, I bought him this play clean up set so he can practice cleaning up all that mess he loves to make during meal time. Obviously, he won’t be expected to be sweeping the kitchen after every meal, but getting him used to the idea of chores is great for transitioning to the real thing. The older they get, the more delegating you can do. Let them learn some responsibility and it takes some weight off your shoulders!Tip 10: Pay all of your bills on the 1st and 15th of the monthIf you are anything like me, you have all your bills written out in a financial planner. Whether you’re a virgo, super organized, or neither doesn’t even matter. Look into how much money comes out of your account each month in bills, and divide it up as equally as possible so that things come out via autopay based on when you usually get your direct deposits.Tip 11: Wash a load of laundry every other dayIf you find yourself doing laundry all day on your day off, this one is for you! It keeps the sorting, washing, and folding less of a hassle. Give it a try, and I bet you’ll prefer it this way.Tip 12: Replace mom guilt with affirmationsMom guilt is something I struggled with so much in this first year. I literally over thought every little decision and critique which really hurt my mental health. I made the decision that everytime I started feeling that irrational mom guilt, I would replace that sinking feeling with positive affirmations. Check out the ones I use here.Photo found on matermea.comTip 13: Practice manifestationAs a young queen Ariana Grande stated, “wake up in my bed, I just wanna have a good day. Think it in my head, then it happens how it should. Ayy!” The power of manifestation really does work. If you aren’t sure about this, there are plenty of resources on it via youtube and even google.Another part of this is romanticizing the hell out of your life. Your baby vomited on your shirt? That’s perfectly fine! That is an opportunity to put on your favorite cozy pjs. Yup, that set that makes your butt look amazing. Did your kindergartener write all over your walls, again? That’s okay! It’s a cleaning dance party! If your life isn’t the most ideal situation, fake it til you make it!Tip 14: Set a personal goal every morningEvery morning when I wake up, I journal. This ties into manifestation, but the first line is always “today I will…” with an achievable goal for the day. This helps to keep me motivated because I always have a clear accomplishment in mind for myself. Every night I end my gratitude entry with “I am thankful I was able to…” whether I met the initial goal or not. I end everyday highlighting something I am grateful for and that ties into the concept of manifesting my dream life.Tip 15: Keep your diet healthyYou really are what you eat. If you keep putting crap into your body, that is how you’ll feel. Trust me, this is something I struggle with so I know how hard it can be to change bad habits with food. Once you commit to that lifestyle choice, you will notice you have an increase in energy and motivation.Tip 16: Order groceries onlineI know I can’t be the only one who spends hours at the grocery store. It takes up so much of my time and I hate going there in general. Especially after the pandemic, it just seems like an additional risk that I don’t want to take. I recommend finding a grocery delivery service that works for you and your dietary needs.Image from Canva LibraryTip 17: Be intentional with your timeYour time is valuable. Use it wisely. If you have the goal of building a business, how can you be achieving that from your couch binging netflix? You can’t. Any bit of down time should be used with a purpose. I’m not saying you shouldn’t have time for yourself, and relaxation. Obviously all moms need a break to do absolutely nothing productive, but try to accomplish your goals for the day prior to turning on the tv.Tip 18: Create a morning routineMornings can be particularly hard for some families, especially if you have to get kids ready for the day. Creating a routine can help to make your household run smoother in the mornings and create predictability for your little ones. If you create a morning routine and start following it everyday, comment below how much of a difference it makes!Tip 19: Create a night time routineHaving a night time routine is something I’ve struggled with a bit. Things tend to get hectic quickly around dinner, especially with an opinionated toddler who wants a say in everything. Creating a routine that works for your family can make your evenings flow a lot better for everyone. It will also make bedtime smoother because your little one will always know its coming.Tip 20: Don’t feel bad about saying “no”We already talked about how crucial your time is. If someone wants something you aren’t willing to give, say no. Say it unapologetically, and mean it. Do what is best for you, and mean it. When you remember that others will do the same, it can help relieve some of that guilt. Get in the habit of putting you first!Image from Canva LibraryTip 21: Practice self care every chance you getLove yourself girl! Do your skincare routine every morning. Shower everyday. Wash your hair and exercise. Say these affirmations out loud daily and with purpose. Whatever makes you feel like the most attractive, strongest, most powerful version of you, do it regularly. You will feel more motivated and it will help you romanticize your life.Tip 22: Ratio social media and personal advancementAre you a social media junkie? There have been an embarrassing amount of times where I spent my sons entire nap giggling quietly at tiktoks. Don’t be like me. Be better. For every hour you spend scrolling, spend another two focusing on your own personal growth.ConclusionAll in all, being a working mom is hard. If you know someone who may benefit from these tips – I know you do – send this to her and we’ll all thrive together. You can even share this on your social media to help out other moms in your community. Motherhood