How to Audit Your Time and Make Space for What Matters | Motherhood, Work & Life Balance
Changing LanesShow Notes
challenges busy women and working mums face: finding enough time for everything they want and need to do. With 168 hours in a week, it can feel like there should be enough time. But once you account for sleep, paid work, motherhood, school runs, life admin, health, relationships and the unexpected curveballs that can throw everything off, those hours disappear quickly. Rachel and Susan work through a simple time audit to look at where their weeks are really going. They also share practical ways to create more space, reduce decision fatigue and make time for the people, goals and experiences that matter most. In this episode, we cover: How to audit where your 168-hour week is really going
Whether your goals realistically fit your current time and capacity
How work, motherhood, life admin and the mental load compete for your attention
The difference between time with your family and genuine quality time
Why rest, fun and activities that energise you still need space
How decision fatigue and perfectionism can drain your capacity
Why asking for help and outsourcing can give you valuable time back
How meal planning, preparation and weekly organisation can simplify your life
Practical ways to make more room for your goals and what actually matters
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