How to Run a Thriving Online Business And Be a Great Mum

One of the biggest reasons you started your business was for freedom—to be in control of your time, to be available for your family, and to build a business that fits your life, not the other way around.

But somewhere along the way, the business took over.

Your laptop is always open, your phone is constantly buzzing, and your to-do list never seems to end. You’re working all the time but feel like you’re never fully present—with your kids, your partner, or even yourself.

If you’ve ever wondered how to balance running a business and being a great mum, you’re not alone.

The good news? You can have both!

You don’t have to choose between growing a successful business or spending quality time with your family. You can scale your business to $10K+ months while being present for your family—without burning out or feeling constantly pulled in a million directions.

Here’s how:

1. Get Clear on Your Non-Negotiables

It’s so easy to convince yourself that you’ll have more time later. That once you hit a certain income goal or finally get through your to-do list, you’ll slow down and enjoy life more. But let’s be honest—there’s always another milestone, another launch, another thing pulling at your attention.

If you want to balance motherhood and business successfully, you need to get clear on your non-negotiables now.

Before time slips away, it’s important to be clear on what truly matters so that you can make the most of every moment. When you know your non-negotiables, you can design your business in a way that supports them—rather than constantly trying to squeeze life around work.

Ask yourself:

✔️ What are the moments I never want to miss? (School drop-offs, bedtime stories, family dinners?)
✔️ How many hours per day or week do I want to work?
✔️ What’s draining my time and energy that I can let go of?

These answers will help you build a business that feels aligned, not overwhelming.

💡 Action Step: Write down your top 3 non-negotiables for family time and make them just as important as client calls or business meetings.

➡️ Related Post: If your business feels like it’s taking over your life, read Burnout-Proof Your Business: How to Grow Without Hustling 24/7.

2. Design Your Business to Fit Your Life (Not the Other Way Around)

Your business most definitely has the power to give you more freedom, not less. So instead of making your life fit around your work, let's intentionally make it life-friendly so that it supports the lifestyle you want to live.

Imagine waking up knowing your business is set up to work for you, not the other way around. Your income is growing without adding more hours to your schedule, and you finally have the space to enjoy your mornings, be present with your family, and actually breathe between tasks. This isn’t some far-off dream—it’s about making intentional shifts that let you work smarter, not harder.

Here’s how to simplify and scale your business without working more:
🔥 Offer High-Impact, Scalable Services – Instead of trading hours for dollars, shift from 1:1 coaching to 1:many by creating a signature offer (group programs, memberships, or high-ticket coaching) that allows you to serve multiple clients at once.
🔥 Batch Your Work – Set aside dedicated days for content creation, client calls, and admin work so you’re not switching tasks all day.
🔥 Automate & Delegate – Use systems for onboarding, scheduling, and payments, and outsource tasks that don’t need your personal touch.

💡 Action Step: Look at your offers—where can you shift from 1:1 work to 1:many so you can free up more time?

➡️ Related Post: Want more tips on how to create a life-friendly business? Check out Bizcation a Strategic Retreat For Personal Growth And Business Success.

3. Set Boundaries (and Actually Stick to Them!)

You didn’t start your business to be working all hours—you started it for freedom. But real freedom in business doesn’t just happen; it comes from setting clear boundaries and actually sticking to them.

Instead of feeling like you need to squeeze work into every available moment, trust that having defined work hours will actually make you more focused and productive. And the best part? You get to enjoy your time off without that nagging feeling that you should be doing something else.

✅ Define Your Work Hours – Set a schedule that works for you and commit to it. (E.g., 9 AM - 2 PM, then fully offline.)
✅ Create Tech-Free Time – Try a ‘No Work After 6 PM’ rule, put your phone in another room, or switch on ‘Do Not Disturb’.
✅ Communicate Your Availability – Let clients know your working hours so they respect your time (and so you don’t feel pressured to always be ‘on’).

💡 Action Step: Create a simple ‘end-of-work’ ritual—whether it’s closing your laptop, taking a walk, or playing your favourite music—to signal that your workday is done.

4. Be Fully Present in the Moment

Creating time for your family is one thing—actually being present is another.

I’m guessing you didn’t start your business because you wanted to spend less time with the people who matter most—amiright? But when your brain is always in work mode, it’s easy to be physically there but mentally somewhere else—half-listening while scrolling on your phone, nodding along to your child’s story while thinking about that email you need to send.

That’s why building a life-friendly business matters. It’s not just about having time—it’s about being fully in the moments you’re making time for.

💡 Action Step: Schedule a "no work" family day this week. Plan an outing, movie night, or just a slow morning together—fully unplugged.

You CAN Have It All (Without Doing It All)

Having a thriving business while being present for your family isn’t just possible—it’s what happens when you build with intention.

It’s not about trying to juggle everything perfectly. It’s about creating a business that fits your life, not one that takes over it.

✔️ Get clear on your non-negotiables.
✔️ Design your offers and schedule in a way that gives you true freedom.
✔️ Set and stick to boundaries that protect your time.
✔️ Be fully present for the moments that matter most.

You get to grow your business and be the present, engaged mum/partner you want to be. 💫

Ready to Build Your 6-Figure Business the Simple Way?

If you're tired of running yourself into the ground trying to scale your business, I’ve got something special for you. On March 6th, I’m hosting a free masterclass: 'Avoid the Burnout Trap: Double Your Income Without Doubling Your Effort'—and I’d love for you to join me!