Running a business while raising tiny humans? Welcome to Caffeinated Chaos, where entrepreneurship and parenthood collide—and somehow, we still get things done (even if it’s with crayon-covered planners and cold coffee).
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In this episode-turned-blog, I’m sharing five sanity-saving strategies for tired CEOs who are building businesses between nap time and snack time. Whether you're chasing dreams on three hours of sleep or powering through with sheer determination, this one's for you.
1. Ditch the All-or-Nothing Mindset
You don’t need a 3-hour morning routine or a full workday to make progress. If you’ve got 20 minutes before nap time? That’s your CEO window.
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Fold laundry while brainstorming content.
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Nurse and email (hello, multitasking queen).
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Use voice notes to capture ideas on the go.
Microproductivity is a thing, and it adds up fast.
2. Work in Mom-Friendly Time Blocks
Forget the 9-to-5. Real talk: moms work in flexible, chaotic, ever-changing chunks of time.
Here’s what that might look like:
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Morning Hustle: Before the kiddos wake up (bless).
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Nap Time Power Hour: Sprint through the big tasks.
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After Bedtime CEO Mode: Catch up on the needle movers only.
Prioritize what matters and ditch the busywork.
3. Embrace “Good Enough”
That email? Send it.
That post? It doesn’t need Canva-level perfection.
Done is better than perfect, always. If perfection is the goal, progress gets stalled. Give yourself permission to move forward—imperfectly but powerfully.
4. Automate Like Your Sanity Depends on It
Spoiler alert: it does.
If you’re still posting manually or writing every email from scratch, it’s time to embrace automation.
Start here:
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Use Instagram’s built-in scheduler.
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Create email templates.
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Let your website do the talking with autoresponders and lead magnets.
Not techy? Let’s chat. DM me @aguon.studios and I’ll help you sort through it.
5. Give Yourself Grace (and a Nap)
Some days, you're a productivity machine. Other days, you stare blankly at your laptop wondering why it hates you.
Both are okay.
Your business doesn’t need hustle 24/7. It needs you to rest, recharge, and come back strong.
If you’re building a business in the cracks of motherhood, you are a superhero. Success isn’t about perfect conditions—it’s about persistence. So whether today’s a boss day or a "barely survived" day, know this:
You’re doing enough.
And your business? It’s growing because of you.
Share Your Biz-Mama Tips!
Got a hack for running a business while sleep-deprived? DM me on Instagram @caffeinatedchaospodcast — I’d love to feature your wisdom in a future episode or post!