💥 Unlock the Secret to Summer Timeblocking Like a CEO 👩💼✨
- Nancy Trube
- Jun 24
- 3 min read
Every summer, even though my girls are grown and are onto living their own lives, my calendar somehow fills up faster than I can say “grandkid playdate” 🐾. Between visits, family gatherings 🎉, and those spontaneous calls from my bonus daughter asking if we can watch the little one for an afternoon, my work hours feel like they’re constantly shrinking ⏳.
If you’re running your business while staying active in your expanding family, you know exactly what I mean. You want to keep growing your business, but family time is just as precious, and just as demanding ❤️.
Here’s the good news: you don’t have to sacrifice one for the other 💪.
Time-blocking is the secret weapon for entrepreneurial women building harmony with business goals with a full, and wonderfully busy, personal life 🌸.
You might think it gets easier when your children have moved out and started their own lives. And in some ways, it does.
But summer often means more family commitments, travel ✈️, spending time with grandkids 🧸, and special events 🎈. According to AARP, grandparents often spend upwards of 10+ hours a week caring for grandchildren during school breaks.
Plus, a Pew Research study highlights that nearly 30% of grandparents provide regular childcare, especially in summer months.
That’s a lot of heart and time, pulled in different directions 💖.
Time-blocking isn’t just for busy parents with toddlers; it’s for anyone managing multiple priorities. It helps you carve out dedicated work time and honor family moments without the guilt or burnout 🔥🛑.
Here’s why it’s so powerful:
Research from Harvard Business Review shows people who schedule their priorities are 30% more likely to get them done ✅.
And science says multitasking can reduce productivity by up to 40% (APA), so focusing deeply, even in short blocks, is key 🧠.
Identify Your “Non-Negotiables” 🗓️ Maybe it’s your weekly Zoom coaching calls 📞, your grandkids’ swim lessons 🏊♂️, or Sunday family dinners 🍽️. These anchor your calendar.
Create Flexible Work Blocks ⏳ Use 45- to 60-minute sprints during quieter moments—early mornings 🌅, when grandkids nap 😴, or after the family fun winds down 🌙.
Color-Code Your Calendar 🎨 Assign colors for “Work,” “Family Time,” and “Me Time” so you can see at a glance where your energy is going ⚡.
Schedule Buffer Zones ⏰ Family plans often change last minute 🔄. Give yourself breathing room to avoid overwhelm.
Communicate Your Availability 📢 Share your schedule with family and clients alike so everyone respects your focused work blocks 🙌.
Treat Your Calendar Like the CEO You Are 👑
Even with a busy family life full of visits, grandkid playdates 🧸, and special moments, your calendar is your most powerful tool 📅. It’s not just about appointments—it’s your plan for balancing all the roles you play with intention and grace 🌿.
Top CEOs spend about 70% of their day in scheduled blocks, focusing on what moves the needle while protecting time for rest and important relationships (Entrepreneur.com).
As a seasoned entrepreneur and nana, you deserve that same respect for your time and energy ✨. Time-blocking isn’t about packing every minute—it’s about making space so you can show up fully in both your work and family life 💖.
Summer doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. With intentional time-blocking, you can protect your work goals 🎯 and enjoy the priceless moments with family 👨👩👧👦.
This simple practice helps you regain control over your time, boost your creativity 🎨, and reduce stress 🌬️. It’s not just about getting things done, it’s about creating balance so you can thrive in every role you cherish 💕
So as you plan your summer, block your work hours and your joy 😄. Because the best CEOs, and nanas, know success comes from balance, boundaries, and being fully present in all parts of life 🌟.
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