Time—it’s the one thing every mompreneur wishes she had more of. Between running your business, managing your household, and keeping up with life’s demands, your schedule can feel like a never-ending to-do list. But what if there’s a better way? By grounding your time management in faith-centered strategies, you can simplify your schedule and create more space for what truly matters. Let’s explore how you can take practical steps today to find balance and peace in your busy life.
Step 1: Start with God’s Purpose for Your Time
Before diving into planners and productivity apps, take a step back and ask: What does God want my time to look like? Proverbs 16:9 says “The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.” What that translates to in real life is this truth: Your time isn’t just yours—it’s a gift from Him. When you align your schedule and priorities with His purpose, you’ll feel less overwhelmed and have the space to be more intentional.
Here’s how to make this shift today:
- Begin each day with prayer, asking God to guide your time.
- List your top three priorities for the day based on what matters most to Him and your family.
- Say “no” to one thing that doesn’t align with your God-given priorities.
Focusing on His purpose helps you let go of guilt and say yes to what matters.
Step 2: Set Boundaries That Protect Your Time
If your calendar is packed from morning to night, it’s time to reclaim control and say ‘no’ to things that are sapping your energy without giving back to your family. Setting boundaries around your work and personal life creates breathing room for rest, reflection, and relationships.
Here are actionable ways to protect your time today:
- Block off specific work hours and commit to ending your day on time. When you own your own business it’s easy to find yourself always on call. Many things on the to-do list seem emergent and it’s easy to think that it only takes thirty seconds to respond to an email, so it doesn’t matter if it’s while you’re cooking dinner or watching TV. But when you do those things, you’re pulling yourself out of rest and into work and not giving your brain, body, and soul the rest it needs to thrive.
- Schedule time for yourself—yes, you need it!—whether for prayer, exercise, or a quiet cup of coffee. If this feels like an impossible thing to add to your already packed schedule, consider starting small. Commit to having some protected you time that starts at 3-5 minutes a day and builds up from there. Use an existing routine–like having that morning cup of coffee–and take it on the back porch or balcony to have some quiet time. If you go on walks in the morning, make it a prayer walk and talk to God as you go.
- Create a “no interruptions” rule during focus times and communicate it clearly to your family. Having dedicated time to focus and complete deep work is crucial to achieving your work goals. Being focused during set times and ending your work day on time are ways to honor yourself, your family, and your business.
Boundaries aren’t about doing less—they’re about making room for what fills your soul.
Step 3: Simplify with Systems
Managing a business and household doesn’t have to feel chaotic. By creating simple systems, you can reduce decision fatigue and free up mental space.
Try these practical tips to streamline your schedule:
- Use a weekly meal plan to simplify dinners (bonus: involve your kids to make it fun).
- Automate tasks like bill payments, client scheduling, or social media posting.
- Batch similar tasks together—like emails or errands—to save time and energy.
When your systems work for you, your time becomes more manageable and less stressful.
Step 4: Surrender the Outcome
Here’s the secret to lasting peace: you don’t have to do it all perfectly. Surrendering your time and results to God is the ultimate way to simplify your schedule. Trusting Him to fill in the gaps takes the pressure off and replaces it with His peace.
Start practicing surrender today by:
- Ending your day with gratitude, thanking God for what you accomplished.
- Handing over your unfinished tasks in prayer, trusting Him to take care of them.
- Focusing on faithfulness, not perfection, in how you use your time.
When you release control, you’ll find yourself more present and less stressed.
Simplify Your Schedule, Find Your Peace
Being a mompreneur doesn’t mean juggling everything at once—it means stewarding your time wisely and trusting God to lead. By focusing on His purpose, setting healthy boundaries, building simple systems, and surrendering the outcome, you’ll create a schedule that reflects your values and brings peace to your day.
