How do you balance your time between your job and your family?

As a working mom, one of the most difficult challenges I had to face is to manage my time between my job and my kids. I tried lots of things, even downloaded useful mommy apps to help me stay on top of things. Do you also have this problem? What do you do to organize your time?

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Permalink Reply by Heather Price on January 13, 2011 at 9:09am

I segment my day (typical weekday anyway).

before 8:30 I'm a mom. From 8:30 to 11:00 I work and try not to think about mommy things (kids are at preschool). From 11:00 to 7:30 I'm mom again. After 7:30 when the kids are in bed I work again. I work at home and make my own schedule... this way I get a good 3-5 hours of work time a day and plenty of mommy time.

Saturdays i'm only a mommy and Sundays I split a bit--- if my husband can be on the kids I'll sometimes do an afternoon phone or in person client appointment on sundays.

It's HARD to balance both!

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Permalink Reply by Susana Bub on January 13, 2011 at 12:21pm

I try to spend as much time as possible with my daughter, husband, and dog after work and on the weekends. It is hard to balance, but quality time is better than quantity of time is how I feel. And I do not feel guilty when I do not have as much time to spend because I know I will make up for it when I do spend time with them.

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Permalink Reply by Diapercakesbylatersa on January 13, 2011 at 1:35pm

Well, I too had that problem before i revamped a new schedule. Everything is about my kids and hubby until 10am. I work on my business from 10-6pm. From 6-8:30p.m. is mommy and kiddies time; 8:30p.m. to 10p.m. is all about the hubby. And then guess what Its time for me to go to B.E.D. This seems to be working for me so far. Because my son is in preschool from 8:15-2:15p.m. So, its me and my daughter except for Wed. she goes to daycare. I would say if you have to re do your schedule until you find out which one works best for you and your household.

Best wishes,

LaTersa Blakely

http://www.diapercakesbylatersa.com

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Permalink Reply by Nancy C on January 14, 2011 at 4:23am

I'm finding I really need to firm up my "work hours". Because my work in internet based I could be on here all day -easily! But I find it can be very distracting. I like to work as soon as I get up in the morning so I try to get up earlier especially for that reason. I'm still trying to define my hours. I love what I do so yes, it's hard!.

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Permalink Reply by wendy mickle on January 14, 2011 at 7:08am

I listen to my inner-self. When I start to get out of balance, I noticing things keep getting in my way of getting the job done.This is the first sign I am working to hard and I need to step back and re-access. Keeping a good balance in my life brings a constant flow of joy. It is not always easy but that is what I strive for :)

Wendy

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Permalink Reply by Juggling Mama on January 14, 2011 at 7:48am

it is a constant juggle I find that being flexible is the best way for me to handle the demand!

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Permalink Reply by Philippa Maze on January 14, 2011 at 12:13pm

Wow Heather, your situation seems rather new to me, although I'm a work-at-home mom myself, I can't help but think of my kids while I'm working and my job while I'm with my kids! I sure could use some of your focus :) I'll try to do that but you're right, it's really hard!

Philippa

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Heather Price said:

I segment my day (typical weekday anyway).

before 8:30 I'm a mom. From 8:30 to 11:00 I work and try not to think about mommy things (kids are at preschool). From 11:00 to 7:30 I'm mom again. After 7:30 when the kids are in bed I work again. I work at home and make my own schedule... this way I get a good 3-5 hours of work time a day and plenty of mommy time.

Saturdays i'm only a mommy and Sundays I split a bit--- if my husband can be on the kids I'll sometimes do an afternoon phone or in person client appointment on sundays.

It's HARD to balance both!

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Permalink Reply by Philippa Maze on January 14, 2011 at 12:18pm

Hi Susana, thanks for commenting. I do that myself, working on weekdays while allotting the entire weekend for my family. It's just that I can't help but feel a bit jealous of other moms who get to spend everyday with their husband and kids. :) Anyway, I'll follow your lead and make sure that our weekends make up for the 'lost' time. Take care!

Philippa

Intuition - Every mom could use a personal assistant

Susana Bub said:

I try to spend as much time as possible with my daughter, husband, and dog after work and on the weekends. It is hard to balance, but quality time is better than quantity of time is how I feel. And I do not feel guilty when I do not have as much time to spend because I know I will make up for it when I do spend time with them.

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Permalink Reply by Philippa Maze on January 14, 2011 at 12:20pm

Thanks for the tip LaTersa! I'm excited to revamp my own schedule. I'm happy that everything works well with yours :) I guess balancing time is hard but highly possible. Take care!

Philippa

Intuition - Every mom could use a personal assistant

Diapercakesbylatersa said:

Well, I too had that problem before i revamped a new schedule. Everything is about my kids and hubby until 10am. I work on my business from 10-6pm. From 6-8:30p.m. is mommy and kiddies time; 8:30p.m. to 10p.m. is all about the hubby. And then guess what Its time for me to go to B.E.D. This seems to be working for me so far. Because my son is in preschool from 8:15-2:15p.m. So, its me and my daughter except for Wed. she goes to daycare. I would say if you have to re do your schedule until you find out which one works best for you and your household.

Best wishes,

LaTersa Blakely

http://www.diapercakesbylatersa.com

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Permalink Reply by Philippa Maze on January 14, 2011 at 12:22pm

Hi Nancy! I had that problem, too! As a work-at-home mom, my mind could easily get sidetracked by the other things I see at home. So yes, let's all reorganize our schedules for the better :)

Philippa

Intuition - Every mom could use a personal assistant

Nancy C said:

I'm finding I really need to firm up my "work hours". Because my work in internet based I could be on here all day -easily! But I find it can be very distracting. I like to work as soon as I get up in the morning so I try to get up earlier especially for that reason. I'm still trying to define my hours. I love what I do so yes, it's hard!.

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Permalink Reply by Philippa Maze on January 14, 2011 at 12:24pm

Thanks for replying Wendy. I should have done that a long time ago! When I was younger, I was a bit workaholic and was not able to listen to my body properly. Thankfully I was able to balance things better and now that I'm a mom, I really need to keep that balance. Thanks for pointing that one out!

Philippa

Intuition - Every mom could use a personal assistant

wendy mickle said:

I listen to my inner-self. When I start to get out of balance, I noticing things keep getting in my way of getting the job done.This is the first sign I am working to hard and I need to step back and re-access. Keeping a good balance in my life brings a constant flow of joy. It is not always easy but that is what I strive for :)

Wendy