Glow & Grow

When life feels like a never-ending to-do list, time-saving hacks are the secret sauce that keeps me sane. Over the years, I’ve learned to work smarter, not harder. Here are three of my favorite hacks that save time without sacrificing what matters most:

1. The Two-Minute Rule

If a task will take less than two minutes, do it immediately. Whether it’s responding to an email, wiping down the counter, or putting away shoes, tackling small tasks right away prevents them from piling up into an overwhelming mountain of to-dos.

2. Automate Everything You Can

From bill payments to grocery orders, automation is your best friend. I set up subscription services for household staples like diapers and cleaning supplies, so I never have to think about reordering them. For meal planning, I use apps that create grocery lists based on recipes, saving me hours every month.

3. Batch Similar Tasks Together

Instead of switching back and forth between unrelated tasks, I batch similar ones together. For example, I’ll answer all emails at once, prep all my kid’s lunches for the week in one go, or make all my work calls back-to-back. It’s amazing how much faster you can work when you’re in the zone.

Time is precious, and as moms, we need to guard it fiercely. These hacks might not add hours to your day, but they’ll definitely give you more room to breathe—and who couldn’t use a little more of that?