The Blissful Mompreneur: Prepare Your Business for Maternity Leave

I have always been someone who enjoys having a plan and crossing things off a to-do list.  Before kids, I would get frustrated when things wouldn’t go as planned, but because I had a lot more time, I was able to recover easily.  Once I had kids, it seemed like almost every day things were derailing my plans.  I tried not planning, but that would result in me wasting time or not always doing the most important tasks.  I had to figure out a way to handle these setbacks in a way that wouldn’t keep me from achieving my goals.

In today’s episode, I share the six strategies that I use to manage those not so unexpected setbacks that come with raising children.

Today you will hear about: 1:48: Build Flexibility into Your Schedule 2:12: Communicate Openly 3:02: Delegate Tasks 3:47: Set Realistic Expectations 4:11: The Contingency Plan 4:40: Lean on Others

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Since the moment I had kids, I began struggling with mom guilt.  Every time I’m working, I feel guilty that I’m not spending time with my kids.  Recently, I had an epiphany on how I can reframe the thoughts that come up around mom guilt so that I can stop weighing myself down with these negative thoughts.  I find that this shift has made me happier overall and has allowed me to show up as the mom and business owner I always hoped I’d be.  In today’s episode, I’m breaking down my process for stopping mom guilt in its tracks.

Today you will hear about:

• 1:49: The lesson that got me to rethink the way I think about mom guilt
• 3:43: How to reframe mom guilt

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Have you ever felt stuck in the day-to-day operations of your business, struggling to find time for strategic planning and growth? Unless you have significant capital when you first start your business, you have no choice but to do it all. But at some point, we grow and we find ourselves still doing it all. 

In today’s episode, I’m going share with you how I transitioned from spending the majority of my time working in my business to working on my business.  This was a crucial mindset shift so that I could scale my business and find more freedom in my life.

Today you will hear about:

• 1:46: Self-Employed Owner vs. Business Owner
• 3:25: Four Pillars to Transition from Working in Your Business to Working on Your Business
• 7:01: Where to Begin

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Have you ever felt like you're constantly spinning your wheels, trying to balance work and family life and never feeling like you're getting ahead? Now, what if I told you there's a simple yet powerful strategy that could help you regain control of your time and create more balance in your life?

In today’s episode I break down the changes I noticed once I implemented the ideal week and a step by step guide on how you can start you use this powerful method!

Today you will hear about:

• 2:15: What is the ideal week method?
• 2:48: Benefits of the ideal week in improving time management and achieving goals
• 3:15: Impact of the ideal week on family life and relationships
• 4:16: Importance of prioritizing self-care and health within the ideal week framework
• 4:57: Setting realistic expectations and adjusting goals based on the ideal week
• 5:31: Step-by-step guide on how to create an ideal week
• 10:23: Flexibility and adaptability of the ideal week to accommodate changing circumstances

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Have you ever found yourself overwhelmed by the chaos of running your business and wishing there were more efficient ways to manage everything? If you answered yes, then you're going to love today’s episode. Today, we're going to deep dive into the power of documenting systems in your business. I promise this will transform the way you approach efficiency and productivity. 

Today you will hear about: 1:15: Benefits of documenting systems in your business 3:32: How to document systems in your business

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Welcome to the Blissful Mompreneur podcast, where I delve into the dynamic journey of balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship. I'm Cristina Hall, your host, on a mission to guide mompreneurs in scaling their businesses for increased profit while maintaining a fulfilling family life. Join me as I share personal insights, struggles, and triumphs to inspire you to find balance, delegate effectively, and reclaim time for what matters.

Today you will hear about:

• 0:57: My initial challenges as a small business owner and how overwhelming and unsustainable it was to do it all.

• 1:32: The mistakes I made when I first began hiring help.

• 3:18: How despite having help, I did not have processes in place to take a maternity leave free of work responsibilities.

• 4:18: The setbacks that motivated me to make a big decision.

• 6:06: How I implemented changes and achieved a harmonious work-life balance.

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Do you feel that your family receives the attention and time they deserve? If you answered no, then you're going to love today's episode because today I am going to give you some strategies to help set healthy boundaries between work and family time so you can find more balance. 

Only a few years ago, I was one of those moms who spent most of my waking hours working, which left my family starving for time and attention. At that time, my daughter became so accustomed to me either not being around or just not being present while I was home that she preferred it when I wasn't home. If I didn't make a change, the years would have passed me by and my daughter and I wouldn't have the relationship I truly desired.

Today you will hear about:

• 2:23: Delegating Tasks: Learn how delegating responsibilities and tasks can alleviate your workload and free up valuable family time.
• 3:17: Investing in Automation: Discover the power of automation tools to streamline recurring tasks and create more time for what matters most.
• 4:23: Crafting an Ideal Week: Explore the concept of time blocking and how it can help you establish clear boundaries between work and family time.
• 5:32: Setting Realistic Expectations: Understand the importance of setting realistic goals and expectations aligned with your current season of life.
• 6:03: Embracing Flexibility: Learn how flexibility and adaptation are key to maintaining balance as your family and business evolve.

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Are you a mompreneur struggling to keep all the balls in the air? I understand the challenges firsthand, from balancing business responsibilities to caring for your family and managing household chores. But fear not! In today's episode, I'm here to share invaluable time management hacks designed specifically for busy mompreneurs like you. Let's revolutionize the way you manage your time and reclaim your sanity.

Today you will hear about:

• 1:27: Practice Self Care
• 4:03: Remove Distracting Apps & Notifications
• 5:00: Always Stay Ahead
• 5:44: Delegate and Leverage Automation
• 6:52: Batch Similar Tasks
• 7:49: Use a Task Manager
• 8:29: Create and Document Systems
• 9:46: Pomodoro Technique
• 10:32: Eat That Frog
• 11:02: Create an Ideal Week

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As a mompreneur juggling a million things, the thought of adding another task to your overwhelming to-do list is counterintuitive, but I’m here to tell you that there is a better way.  I used to be one of those people who complained that I never had enough time and thought that planning my week was just a waste of time, but in reality, it is the most valuable task you can do each week.

In today’s episode, I will share with you how weekly planning can save you time, help you gain clarity on what is important and allow you to find more ease and joy in your day to day life.

Today you will hear about:

• 0:58: "If you don’t feel like you have time, you don’t have priorities." - Tim Ferriss
• 2:20: A step-by-step process for weekly planning, including reflection, goal setting, task prioritization, and time blocking
• 6:51: Challenges with consistency

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 Join me each week and together let's redefine what it means to be a thriving mompreneur. If my story resonates with you, don't forget to follow so you never miss an episode!

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