You’re juggling a full-time job, raising kids, and chasing a dream on the side.
You’re not just balancing it all—you’re redefining what balance looks like. And honestly? You’re doing an amazing job, even if it doesn’t always feel like it.
It’s normal to feel stretched when you’re building, nurturing, and striving all at once.
Let’s talk about how to create space for your goals without overwhelming yourself.
There are two keys to making this work:
- Finding small pockets of time
- Using that time well
It can be really hard to find free time as a mom with a full time job. But there are ways to squeeze in time for your side hustle throughout the day.
How to Find Time (Even When It Feels Like You Don’t Have Any)
Audit your time (and your energy)
Start by tracking your time and energy for a couple of days.
Identify pockets of free time:
- early mornings before the house wakes up
- during lunch breaks
- after the kids go to bed
Also notice where your time is slipping away—scrolling endlessly, binging TV.
Find 4-6 hours/week that you can reclaim for your side hustle.
Prioritize what actually matters
As a busy mom, your mantra should be if its not essential or energizing, it can wait.
Here’s how you can sort your to-do list:
- Ditch it – Learn to say no to things that dont energize you
- Delegate it – Let your partner, kids, or tech help (hello, grocery delivery)
- Defer it – Postpone non-urgent tasks like deep cleaning to another time
Work smarter, not harder
Batch chores: laundry folding + podcast; meal prep + audiobook
Automate whatever you can: bills, groceries, calendar reminders
But prioritize your non-negotiables:
Sleep, staying hydrated, eating well, taking time to reflect, and making space for fun and relaxation—all of these fuel both you and your goals.
A burnt-out version of you won’t help your hustle or your home.
Once you’ve made the time, make it count
Know your power hours
When are you naturally most alert and creative? Early morning? Late evening? A quiet lunch break?
For me, mornings are magic—so I always try to work on my goals before clocking into someone else’s.
Whenever your sweet spot is, guard it and use it for high-value tasks.
Lock in and do the work
When it’s time to work, go all in. Turn off notifications. Let your family know this time is your time.
Try Pomodoro technique: 25 minutes focused hustle, 5 minutes rest.
Batch tasks that require the same type of mental energy.
One day for brainstorming. Another for writing. Another for editing. It saves so much brainpower.
Set tiny deadlines
Parkinson’s law says: Work expands to fill the time available for its completion
So set small deadlines per task (planning content, writing, editing, publishing). It prevents perfectionism.
Done is better than perfect.
Bonus tip: End with your “next step”
Before you wrap up a work session, jot down your next action.
That way, when you sit down tomorrow, you don’t waste time trying to remember what’s next—you just start.
Your Turn. I know every working mom has her own little time-saving trick—what’s yours?
👇 Drop it in the comments. I’d love to learn from you!