Time Management for Moms: Tips to Conquer Chaos and Find Balance

Today I have the pleasure of speaking with Klara, founder of Mompire. Klara is an HR specialist turned pastry shop owner and now a coach for mothers. She shares her journey of balancing career and motherhood, emphasizing the importance of self-assessment and strategic career planning. Klara offers us practical tips like creating lists, prioritizing tasks, and setting boundaries to manage time effectively and overcome mom guilt. Tune in for empowering advice on thriving as a mother and professional! **Time Stamps** Self-Assessment Importance (00:03:40)Klara emphasizes the need for self-assessment in career planning, especially for mothers. Accepting Mom Guilt (00:07:42)Klara explains that while mom guilt is unavoidable, techniques can help manage it. Motherhood as a Career (00:08:09)Comparison of motherhood to a CEO role, highlighting the challenges and responsibilities. List-Making Strategy (00:11:16)The importance of creating lists to visualize and prioritize tasks. Eisenhower Matrix (00:11:16)Using the Eisenhower Matrix to categorize tasks by urgency and importance. Time Blocking Technique (00:11:16)Klara discusses blocking time for specific activities to enhance focus. Communicating Boundaries (00:12:33)Emphasizing the need to communicate boundaries with family and work. Breaking Tasks into Smaller Steps (00:14:38)Using the "elephant eating technique" to tackle large tasks by breaking them down. Monkey Technique for Delegation (00:15:46)Klara introduces the "monkey technique" to determine task ownership and delegation. Assertive Communication (00:16:43)Strategies for saying no assertively while maintaining relationships. Quality Over Quantity (00:19:58)Importance of focusing on quality time rather than trying to manage everything perfectly. **Connect with Klara** Website: https://www.mompire.eu Facebook Group: Career Moms United: https://www.facebook.com/mompirecoach Get rid of Mom Guilt - join the challenge! https://mompire.eu/free_challenge/ Want More Jill?** Website: https://www.jillwright.ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growlikeamother **Keywords** motherhood, career challenges, self-confidence, burnout, mom guilt, time management, career planning, HR specialist, coaching, personal journey, balancing family and career, self-assessment, strategic career planning, professional identity, mom empires, productivity, creating lists, prioritization, Eisenhower Matrix, time blocking, setting boundaries, breaking down tasks, elephant eating technique, monkey technique, quality over quantity, flexible career plan, community support, Career Moms United, Facebook group, resources for mothers, free webinars, accessible resources, engagement, communication, redefining joy, self-doubt, empowerment, personal fulfillment, support for mothers