Maximizing Your Productivity During Nap time: Top Strategies and Tips [Episode 288]

This week on the podcast, I’m answering a fabulous question about how to use nap time well. Maybe you can relate to hitting the quiet moment of the day and feeling exhausted and wanting to take a nap yourself, but also wanting to be consistent in what you want to do. It can be hard to figure out what to do when it feels like everything needs to be done while also lacking motivation because you are exhausted. In this week’s episode, I’ll be sharing strategies and tips so you can feel confident about using nap time in a way that is intentional and productive for you. How to overcome lack of motivation: Keep the time frame short: I just need to make choices for TODAY. I can do anything for a short period of time. Write down what you want to be doing: A weekly or daily rhythm or an ideal week plan is a great way to ensure you know what you want to do and when. If you already know what you want to be doing, then it is easier to take the steps to do it than if you have to figure it out every day. Every night, write down your big wins for the day: Celebrating yourself builds motivation and makes it easier to keep going. Weed out “should” statements: Make it your mission only to do things that really matter to you, not just things you think you “should” be doing. Ask God for help: Pray for an increased capacity and for God to help you carry the load. I’m amazed and astounded by how much can happen in a day, even when I don’t feel like it, when I pray specifically for this and then act, expecting help to come. Made to Soar: The Next 90 Days is a program I’ve created to help you build family systems and automate the essentials so you can enjoy what matters most to you. You need a strategy, and not typical time management and productivity tips either.  A strategy tailored specifically for the life of a mom with kids at home - full of interruptions, needs, bedtime stories, messes, traditions, silliness, and toddlers. A strategy that is 100% customizable with inspiration from God for your unique family, circumstances, and dreams. A strategy that is easily repeated because the reality of motherhood is that things are always changing.  A strategy that enables YOU to become a Soaring Mother It’s these very systems and skills that have enabled me to homeschool my four kids, run a podcast and business, establish traditions for our family and adventure with them, nurture my marriage, have soul-filling friendships, enjoy many hobbies, and feel the joy of this wonderful life. Made to Soar: Your Next 90 Days is the antidote to overwhelm. It is designed to help you get clarity on your vision and align your actions, current to-do list, and family systems so you can create a life you love to live. Learn more and sign up for the waitlist HERE.  

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The GO TO Podcast For Moms With Kids At Home! Do you want to love motherhood but find yourself in survival mode or burned out more than you'd like to admit? Do you feel tugged between enjoying every moment with your kids because it "goes so fast" and feeling mom guilt because you don't? Are you tired of wandering around the house or scrolling social media but don't know where to find the time or energy to do something that you would enjoy? There's a way to create a life that you are excited to wake up to each day so you enjoy your time with your family, have a smooth running home, and still move forward on your greatest goals. Hi! I'm Jessica Jackson, homeschooling mom of four, productivity and time management expert for moms, and project enthusiast. In this podcast, I will teach you how to: - Navigate survival seasons with a thriving mindset through practical tips - Create a vision for your life and get clear about what really matters to YOU - Effective planning, productivity, and time management strategies when you have kids at home - they're different! - Build family systems that support the entire family - including mom - Establish habits and rhythms that nurture you - Become a Soaring Mother so you can live connected with God, use your gifts and talents to bless those in your circle of influence, adventure with your family, and enjoy meaningful relationships I began motherhood with hopes and dreams that I could navigate my days confidently with purpose, live intentionally, find joy and contentment in everyday life, and have God’s help and strength in this lifelong journey. Reality: I was in complete survival mode I felt guilty a lot of the time I had no clue what my days should look like I was snappy and irritable with my family Can you relate? The good news - I closed the gap between what I hoped was possible and my reality. And you can too. I can't wait to help you live life with purpose and joy and see your growth in the everyday moments of motherhood. Next Steps: Watch the Free Workshop: 3 Secrets to Do More of What You Love Without Hiring a Babysitter http://thrivinginmotherhoodpodcast.com/workshop Get your Thriving in Motherhood Planner http://thrivinginmotherhoodpodcast.com/planner Get your Thriving in Motherhood Journal http://thrivinginmotherhoodpodcast.com/journal Join Made To Soar: Next 90 Days http://thrivinginmotherhoodpodcast.com/made-to-soar