Before I start this post I want to say that I love being a mama and whilst Stanley is still (relatively) little I'm so grateful I can spend time watching him learn and grow. However, I didn't leave my whole personality on the labour ward when I had him and being creative, having projects and keeping my hands busy is such a huge part of who I am. Over the last few months I've learnt a few hard lessons about what I can realistically do whilst being a full time mum. It can be massively frustrating at times as there is so much I want to do but I've learnt to manage my own expectations and it's generally ok. Here are a few of my tips to getting stuff done...
Write a big list, then break it down - Every few months/weeks I write a big list of everything I want to do, from big renovation projects to making a necklace. I highlight the top three and only concentrate on them. It's easy to get over whelmed but by simplifying I get projects ticked off much quicker.
Get prepared - If I'm writing a new DIY tutorial then I make sure everything is ready to go during nap time. It might take me a few days to get everything together but I make sure everything is ready in one place and my camera is charged so I can get cracking as soon as he goes to sleep.
Take Facebook off your phone - Facebook is the worlds biggest time waster, I took the app off my phone in June and got hours of free time back - hooray!
Just get on with it - Its easy to faff around and get distracted but when I want to get something done and only have a nap time to do so, the best way is to just knuckle down and get on with it. It's amazing what you can achieve in an hour.
Be realistic - This is the hardest one for me as I want to do everything but I just can't. You know if you have days or minutes of free time so be realistic with what you can do during those times. For example I know that I don't have the spare time to make a dress but do have enough time to make Christmas stockings (tutorial coming soon, hopefully!) it scratches my sewing bug but won't leave me feeling like I've failed.
You are so impressive. Love that you are keeping up with your passions. I don't have the excuse of a baby and I still don't get things done! Maybe will try and remedy that this winter.
ReplyDeleteThanks Michelle! You are keeping up with your passions in a way, you're living the Italian dream. x
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