Being a Mom is the most important and rewarding role I have, with that being said it can also be one the toughest. I recently spent time with my fellow Business Moms at our annual Convention. While at the Convention, I attended a great workshop on how to balance work and being a Mom. Below are a few tidbits that I learned.
1. Learn to prioritize.
Ask yourself: How important is this? Will it matter in 5 years?
2. Spend 30 minutes of each Sunday to make simple goals for the week for yourself, family, and work.
Planning things out on a weekly and daily basis will help you get rid of things that aren’t that important and will allow you to have more quality time with your Family.
3. Keep reminding yourself how much fun you’re having. 
Things will not always go as planned, but continue to remind yourself how much fun you’re having.
I hope these tips have helped you a bit.
August 12, 2011 at 2:40 pm
I have found that finding that balance between work and being mommy can be difficult. Prioritizing absolutely helps with the balancing act! Thanks for the tips!
August 12, 2011 at 3:48 pm
Erika it was so great meeting you at the conference! I agree that balancing work and being a mom are so important! The whole point of working from home is to have MORE time with family, so thank you for sharing those tidbits!
August 12, 2011 at 5:46 pm
It was awesome meeting you as well Kimberly!!
I’m glad these tidbits helped a bit.
August 12, 2011 at 9:19 pm
that is great Erika ! Short and sweet and good stuff ! I especially think the tip about getting organized on Sunday….is a great one !!!
August 13, 2011 at 2:29 am
Erika-
Love the tips! Heaven knows what a balancing act it is working around your little ones! Love your blog, too. Keep up the great work!!
~~Crissy
August 13, 2011 at 8:51 pm
Well, we are on the verge of back to school schedules around here. It seems to help me to be regimented. I love the idea of taking a little time Sunday evening to plan the week, set up the calendar, etc. I am also committed to organizing the grocery list and getting that done just after my work out on Monday mornings. Thanks Erika for the great reminders!
August 22, 2011 at 6:26 pm
Always Good to be on a schedule and have great organization. Life is so much easier and less hectic. Thanks for sharing Erika.
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August 22, 2011 at 8:22 pm
Thank you Erika, organization is Key….and I too usually take Sunday evenings to plan my week……thanks for the reminder and tips
August 22, 2011 at 8:31 pm
What a great post! Thanks for the great tips
August 22, 2011 at 9:45 pm
Great Advice! I will surely use these tips:)
August 22, 2011 at 9:47 pm
I need to work on making weekly plans. Thanks for the tips.
August 22, 2011 at 11:00 pm
so true.remember the fun you are having and it is the little things that will mean the most down the road.
August 22, 2011 at 11:41 pm
Love the tips. Will sure use them
August 23, 2011 at 3:40 am
I completely agree and making sure your priorities are in order would have to be one of the most important key factors!
August 23, 2011 at 5:19 am
That why I want to get a part time job because my priority is to spend time with my daughter. I try to work at home by selling baby stuff but it sure aint compared to have a real work & be away from my baby for some hours. I will be hard but so worth it.
August 23, 2011 at 9:21 pm
What a great post. I have a fulltime job and how i wish i could stay home. Love all your tips will remember them It sure is hard to balance but there is always a way. Thank you
August 24, 2011 at 12:20 am
love your blog
August 24, 2011 at 12:23 am
Thank you for the tips! I will def put them to use
August 24, 2011 at 6:12 pm
I’m not a mom, but love your blog =) I work full time in a doctors office, and I own my own freelance photography business and sometimes I go weeks without a day off. Even though I’m not a mom, I love that I can still use some of your tips to help me =)
August 25, 2011 at 1:29 pm
Great advice! Thanks!
September 1, 2011 at 3:34 pm
Thank you for the tips. As a new mom, I am trying to get organized – time for the baby, for my husband, and especially for myself.
September 5, 2011 at 1:29 pm
I often wonder how in the future I will balance being a mother with working a full time job and going to school full time. Thanks for the helpful tips on ways to make life a lot more tolerable!