Don't second guess yourself

Hey mama, this is Robin Camarote with your Working Mom Tip of the Day.    

Today's tip? Don't second guess yourself. One of the biggest causes of stress during the day is making and remaking the same decisions over and over again. Today, make a choice and stick with it and save the mental energy for the next big decision coming your way. 

Thanks for listening. You got this! For more, head over to my blog at robincamarote.com
 

Create a recurring meeting for yourself

Create a recurring meeting for yourself. Block off a half-hour or more for yourself each workday. Use this time to tackle your most important task first. Try to avoid accepting other meetings during this time and treat it like any other commitment on your calendar. See how much progress you make on the things most important to you.

Keep it simple

Keep it simple. Life as a working mom is complicated. It just is. And sometimes we unintentionally make it worse by adding more to the schedule. Then we feel guilty about not doing enough. It's a vicious cycle that keeps us running and never able to feel caught up. Break that cycle just for a day by focusing on keeping things simple. Be present and do the best you can. It's good and that's good enough.

Document your routine today

Document your routine today
You waste time in ways you can't see unless you write your activities. Take a few minutes throughout the day today to jot down the typical steps in your routine. At the end of the day, reflect on the entire process and find one or two things you could combine or eliminate to make your day run more efficiently.
 

Wake up 15 minutes earlier tomorrow

Set your alarm for 15 minutes earlier and use the time to work on one of your big annual goals. With just this little block of time, you can get in a quick workout, plan healthy meals for the week, write in your journal, or read a professional journal to keep your skills sharp. Make up the 15 minutes of sleep by going to bed earlier tonight. 

Don’t check your email first thing in the morning

Don’t check your email first thing in the morning
Reading email can disrupt your morning routine and cause you to change your priorities. When you respond to email, you’re in reactive mode and address other people’s issues. Email can wait until after you’ve had a chance to make progress on the tasks most important to you.