This blog post is about making the best use of nap time!
Using your time wisely during nap time can either set up your evening to be blissful or stressful. Imagine the relief and satisfaction of having a productive nap time and a peaceful evening ahead.
If you are scrolling through your phone during nap time and can’t find the motivation to get the essential things done around your home, this blog post is for you!
I’ve been in your shoes, facing the same challenges and struggles. I understand the frustration and the desire to make the most of your time.
Scroll, scroll, scroll.
One hour later, you finally get motivated to clean when you hear your little one waking up. Now you have a baby up from their nap and a messy home, and you start feeling a little frustrated.
I’ve been there!
It was a cycle of scrolling and feeling frustrated until I realized the lack of productivity wasn’t my little ones’ fault. It was within my control to make better use of my time.
Here’s what I did that completely changed my life during nap time! I encourage you to give these strategies a try. You might be surprised at how much you can accomplish during your child’s nap time.
Nap Time Hacks
Quit Relying on Motivation
Quit relying on motivation to get things done around the house. If you always wait for that little voice in your head to kick in with motivation, you will never get anything done.
We are more inclined to sit around than work, especially if the workload is heavy.
Kiddos Wake Time
Take advantage of when your little ones are awake. You do not need to be entertaining them 24/7.
Use this time to get some cleaning. That way, you don’t have much to do while they are napping.
Create a Weekly Nap Time Routine
Creating a nap time routine will help tremendously.
A routine will relieve the mental strain of always having to think about what needs to be done that day.
An example of a Nap Time Routine would be:
Monday: Deep cleaning a specific area
Tuesday: Clean & Organize Bedrooms
Wednesday: Mid Week Home Reset
Thursday: Bathrooms
Friday: Declutter a particular area
High-Priority Tasks First
You can not get everything done during nap time, which is why it’s so important to take care of necessary things around your home.
Things that would be difficult if your little ones were awake.
This is different for every household.
But a few examples could be
- Getting a headstart on dinner
- Preparing snacks for when the little ones wake up
- resetting the play area
- cleaning the floors
- doing a load of laundry
- putting the dishes away
Related Post: { How to Keep a Home Clean with Little Ones}
Minimize Distractions
If you want to tackle your to-do list, the first step is minimizing distractions.
That includes your phone.
Phones are one of the worst culprits that hinder your productivity. A quick check-in and 30 minutes go by or the entire nap time.
The best way to minimize distractions is by setting your phone aside and putting it on Do Not Disturb.
Set a Timer
Setting timers is one of the best ways to tackle your to-do list.
You would be surprised how much you can get done in 15-30 minutes if you’re trying to beat the clock.
It’s the best way to get motivated and clean at the same time.
Relaxing Comes After
Once your little one goes down for nap time, make it your goal not to scroll, binge-watch Netflix, or relax.
Instead, make a list of what needs to be done and what would help your future self.
dThen, after getting as much as you want done, relax.
There are Seasons
There are seasons in life when you should relax before doing anything. By relaxing, I mean either taking a shower or taking a nap. Everything else can wait.
These seasons can be bringing a little one home, sick season, traveling, or when all the babes decide to be up all night long.
Ecclesiastes 4:6 “One handful of rest is better than two fists full of labor and striving after the wind.”
Nap Time Secrets: How to Crush Your To-Do List.
Nap time is the best time to get things done! Do whatever would make you a better mom at the end of the day, whether that is taking the entire nap time to rest or to clean.
Make the best use of it.
The BEST way to crush your to-do list is to quit relying on motivation to get things done. Just do them. You will thank yourself later.
