Having a 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧 and a 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐝𝐥𝐞𝐫 means…
my 𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐣𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬.
So instead of trying to remember everything, 𝐈 𝐰𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧 the second it pops into my head.
𝐈𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐛𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐬 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐬:
📝 Buy diapers
📝 Switch the laundry
📝 Text a friend back
📝 Film today’s video
𝐆𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐦𝐲 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐫 helps me feel less overwhelmed and I’m much less likely to forget it later.
Do you keep a running to-do list, or do you try to remember everything? 👇🏼
Having both a newborn and a toddler can create an overwhelming mental clutter, as your brain is often juggling countless responsibilities at once. From feeding schedules to diaper changes and keeping up with older siblings, the constant stream of to-dos can feel endless. I’ve found that the simple habit of writing things down immediately as they come to mind transforms how I manage the mental load. When I carry tasks around in my head, it’s easy to feel anxious and distracted, worried I might forget something important. Transferring those thoughts onto paper or a digital list frees up mental space, allowing me to focus better on each moment with my children. This practice is a sanity saver especially during chaotic days when the newborn needs attention and the toddler demands playtime. It’s not about creating rigid schedules but about easing the pressure of remembering everything. For example, jotting down reminders like "buy diapers" or "switch laundry" helps me prioritize daily errands and feel accomplished as I tick each off the list. It’s also a mental break — seeing tasks outside my head makes them more manageable rather than an endless storm of thoughts. I recommend keeping a small notebook or a note app handy so that whenever a task pops into your mind, you capture it immediately instead of trying to remember it. This method has helped me combat mom brain fog and maintain a sense of control over the chaos. Beyond task lists, sharing this habit with other busy moms can build a supportive community where we exchange productivity hacks and emotional support. Managing mental load is a shared challenge, and writing things down is a simple, effective strategy that brings peace and clarity to daily mom life.