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The One Thing that Finally Helped Me Get Rid of Guilt and Overwhelm

The One Thing that Finally Helped Me Get Rid of Guilt and Overwhelm

by Laura | Goals & Planning, Intentional Living | 0 comments

I recently went through Crystal Paine’s newest course, Say Goodbye to Survival Mode. It’s a follow-up to her bestselling book and the course has been a big game-changer for me. Now that I’ve gone through it I’ve got a better mindset, it has allowed me to get rid of...
How I Organize My Life as a WAHM

How I Organize My Life as a WAHM

by Laura | Effective Planning, Goals & Planning | 1 comment

This year has been a new season of life for me – and I’m loving it! My little boy was born at the beginning of the year and it’s been so fun to be with him every day while working from home. That being said – I needed a new system to organize my life as a...
How to Simplify Your Schedule with Time Blocking

How to Simplify Your Schedule with Time Blocking

by Laura | Intentional Living, Time Management | 0 comments

This year my schedule has completely changed – I went from working full time outside the home to being a work from home mommy taking care of my baby boy and running my online business. It’s been great – a dream come true, actually – but it has...
How to Create a Habit of Contentment

How to Create a Habit of Contentment

by Laura | Faith, Inspiration, Intentional Living, Setting Goals, Simple Living | 24 comments

“But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that.” – 1 Timothy 6:6-8 Our culture seems to be consumed with stuff. Now, there’s...
Why You NEED a Daily Plan (Whether You’re a “Planner” or Not)

Why You NEED a Daily Plan (Whether You’re a “Planner” or Not)

by Laura | Effective Planning, Organization | 12 comments

In my book, having a planner is a necessity. I think it’s an essential tool for everyone to be able to manage their life well. How you use the planner is going to depend on your personality and preferences, but overall using a planner can keep you far more organized...
How to Increase Focus and Get More Done

How to Increase Focus and Get More Done

by Laura | Time Management | 27 comments

If I took enough time, I could probably fill a good chunk of a notebook with my to-do list for all areas of my life. With so many ideas bouncing around in my head, it can be hard to concentrate on completing one thing. Have you ever seen the meme that says something...
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Hi, I'm Laura! 👋

As a busy mom of three, I know firsthand how overwhelming home management can feel. That's why I created Practical Productivity—to help moms like you simplify routines, organize your home, and create systems that actually work.

Here, you'll find realistic strategies for tackling family chores, meal planning, decluttering, and more—so you can spend less time stressing and more time enjoying your family.

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