Time is Your Greatest Asset:

 3 Ways to Reshape Your Schedule for More Margin + Freedom

Are you tired of the way things are and just want to change everything right now—but have no idea where to begin?

Let me tell you something: the moment you started to notice that something isn’t working anymore, that’s the first pivotal step. That’s the breakthrough. A shift has happened—maybe subtle, maybe loud—but it’s there. You're craving something different: more purpose, less chaos; more freedom, fewer to-do lists; more margin, and a whole lot less hustle.

And when that shift happens—in my life or in the lives of my clients—we always start with the same thing:
Time.

Because that’s where the tug is, right?
You feel like there’s never enough of it. The to-do list grows faster than laundry piles after a beach day. And how many times have you thought:
“If I just had more time, I’d finally…” fill in the blank.
But even when a window of time magically opens up, something else jumps in to steal it before you even notice.

Here’s the truth:
Time feels slippery, but we all have the same 24 hours in a day and 7 days in a week. No one’s hiding bonus hours in a secret vault. No one’s hoarding rollover minutes from Father Time. What we do have is the opportunity to manage it differently. There’s no redo, no rewind—but there is today. And today, you can choose to make the next day look different than the one before it.

So we start with your schedule.
Not to cram more in—but to create space. Room to breathe. Time to be. That’s where margin and freedom are found.

But First—Let’s Get One Thing Straight

Yes, God is in ultimate control. I’m not saying we can time-manage our way out of needing Him. Start with prayer. Always. But also understand this: God opens and closes doors, but He expects us to get up and walk through them.

If we keep sitting on our hands, waiting for things to magically shift without doing our part, we stay stuck. When we show up—not hustling for worth, but working from rest—He’ll guide us. He’ll highlight what needs to shift. And yes, you’ll be amazed by how much lighter life feels when your schedule finally aligns with your purpose.

Let’s break this down into 3 practical time management strategies that have made all the difference for me and my clients.

1. Batching

This is where you group similar tasks together and knock them out in one dedicated block of time.

Listen—multitasking feels productive, especially for moms. But science says otherwise. We’re not superhuman (although I know it seems like we are on paper). Jumping between tasks burns mental energy and decreases quality. Batching helps you stay focused, get in the zone, and actually finish what you start.

Whether it’s content creation, household chores, or business emails—batch it up. You’ll be shocked at how much smoother things flow.

*For more on Batching, I did a whole post on this specific technique because I love it so much. Check it out here: Batching & Boundaries: The Secret Combo to Reclaiming Your Peace (and Your Schedule))

2. Time Blocking

Time blocking is just assigning specific tasks to specific chunks of your day.

You’re already doing this when you pencil in a doctor’s appointment—but this strategy levels that up. Instead of reacting to your day, you’re designing it with purpose.

This might look like:

• 9–10 AM: Client follow-ups
  
  
• 10–11 AM: Project work
  
  
• 11–12 PM: Creative writing
  
  
• 12–1 PM: Lunch + rest
  
  

It’s like giving your brain a map. Less decision fatigue = more peace.

3. The Pomodoro Technique

This one is perfect if your attention span is fried (raising my own hand here).

Here’s how it works:

• 25 minutes of focused work
  
  
• 5-minute break
  
  
• Repeat x4
  
  
• Then take a longer 15–30 minute break
  
  

These microbursts of effort give your brain a chance to reset—and honestly, 25 minutes of laser focus can move mountains. I use those breaks for quick chores, deep breaths, or bathroom runs. (Let’s be real.)

Time Batching = Batching + Blocking Together

Now, here’s where the magic happens.
You combine batching and blocking—hello, Time Batching!

Here’s how I do it: I gave ChatGPT my daily routines, family blocks, work windows, and weekly goals. It helped me build a personalized schedule that reflects my real life. For example, it knows that on Mondays–Wednesdays I work from 10 AM–2:45 PM. It helped me break those hours into focused sections with intentional breathing room in between.

Yes, it takes tweaking. But once you get into a groove, it flows.
Pro tip: Use AI as a tool—not a boss. It’s here to lighten your load, not dictate your life.

One More Thing: Drop the All-or-Nothing Mindset

This is not going to be perfect.

If you try batching tomorrow and the day goes sideways, don’t throw your hands up and say “Well, that didn’t work.” It’s not about perfection—it’s about intention. Grace over grind, always.

Even now, most of my days don’t go exactly according to plan. But the difference? I’m no longer drowning in overwhelm. I’m no longer short-tempered or feeling like everything is an interruption.
Because I’ve taken back control. And you can too.

Say It With Me:

No more.
That is no longer me.
I choose freedom.
I am in control of my schedule.
I create the very thing that has felt out of reach for too long.
I choose different—today.

You’ve got this, girl. You are a powerhouse. Your family is watching—and you’re leading by example.

Ready to take the next step?

Join our Facebook Community: The Boundary Builders and tell us how you're reshaping your time. I want to hear the real-life shifts you’re making! Or shoot me an email—I’d love to cheer you on.

Here’s to more margin, more joy, and the freedom you’ve been craving.

~Kayla 💙