I’m writing this while my baby boy is finally down for his morning nap, the sunlight slipping through our curtains, and my daughter practicing her newest dance routine in the living room.
That sweet, ordinary chaos is exactly what taught me how to stay productive as a work-from-home mom… without burning out or forgetting who I am outside the to-do list.
Maybe you’re living some version of this too.
Emails + laundry.
Zoom calls + school drop-off.
Client delivery + a baby who wakes up the moment you sit down.
I see you.
And you’re doing so much better than you think.
The shift that changed everything
One day, after rushing through client work while bouncing my son on one knee, I realized something important:
Productivity isn’t about doing more.
It’s about creating gentle systems that make your days feel lighter.
When you stop chasing perfect and start building rhythms that fit your real life, work finally becomes easier… even joyful.
Here are the mom-friendly systems I teach my clients around the world, born from my own messy-beautiful WFH days here on the island.
Simple, Soulful Productivity Tips for WFH Moms
1. Start with a “Three-Task Morning”
Before the kids wake up or while they’re quietly playing, choose your top three tasks for the day. Only three.
Not the whole universe of things you could do… just the ones that actually move life and business forward.
Ask yourself:
- What must be done today for my clients?
- What will bring me relief?
- What will bring me joy?
This gives your day an anchor, even if everything else becomes a beautiful mess.
2. Use “Nap Time Power Hours”
I’ve sent proposals, outlined projects, and even wrapped full campaigns while breastfeeding or during 40-minute nap windows.
Choose work that fits the energy of the moment:
- Nap time for deep focus
- Play time nearby for lighter admin
- Evenings for creative work when your mind feels free again
Small pockets of time create big progress.
3. Create a “Home Base Workspace”
Your workspace doesn’t need to be fancy. Mine started as a tiny corner beside the baby crib.
What matters is having one spot where your brain knows,
“This is where we get things done.”
Keep it:
- simple
- uncluttered
- inspiring (a plant, a quote, a photo of your babies reminding you why you’re doing this)
4. Communicate gentle boundaries with clients
You don’t need strict rules. Just clarity wrapped in kindness.
What I tell my global clients:
“I’m around during these hours, but if you message outside them, I’ll respond first thing the next working day.”
Most people respect your time more when you respect your time first.
5. Celebrate tiny wins every evening
One small thing you completed.
One moment you felt proud.
One step you took toward freedom.
This is how you build momentum.
Not through pressure, but through gentle, steady celebration.
Joyful Narrative 