Christia DeShields

Balancing motherhood, entrepreneurship, and personal growth is not easy. Some days feel full and purposeful, while others feel chaotic or overwhelming. But with intentional habits—and a heart anchored in God—you can create a rhythm that allows you to thrive instead of simply survive.

These faith-fueled productivity tips will help you stay focused, centered, and effective throughout your day, no matter what life brings.

1. Start Your Day with Purpose

Before you dive into responsibilities, begin your day by centering your heart on God. That first intentional moment—before the noise, notifications, or to-do lists—sets the tone for your entire day.

There are so many beautiful ways to connect with the Lord, and they don’t have to look the same every day. Some of my favorite ways include:

• Adoration — Sitting quietly in His presence, letting peace wash over you.
• Movement — I hear God so clearly when I run; something about movement opens my ears and heart.
• Solitude — Quiet moments where His voice becomes unmistakably clear.
• Creation — My all-time favorite. The sound of nature—the wind, trees, birds, water—is deeply soothing and reminds me of His nearness.

You can pair these with prayer, journaling, Scripture reading, or worship. Even five focused minutes can shift your whole day from striving → to surrender, from overwhelm → to peace.

2. Time Blocking

Time blocking helps create structure without rigidity.
Break your day into intentional blocks—work, family, home, meals, rest—so you’re not bouncing between tasks or feeling overwhelmed.

Examples:

• Work block: Focused laptop time during naps or school hours
• Household block: A 20-minute clean reset
• Family block: Meals + connection time
• Evening block: Planning + personal quiet time

When every block has a purpose, you can stay present and productive without burnout.

3. Batch Tasks

Batching is one of the most effective ways to work smarter, not harder.

Group similar tasks together so your mind stays in the same “mode,” increasing your speed and focus.

Tasks you can batch:

• Content creation (record or write several at once)
• Meal planning and prepping
• Cleaning routines
• Admin tasks (email, invoices, phone calls)
• Social media scheduling

This method reduces mental load and saves hours each week.

4. Limit Distractions

Distractions steal more of your productivity than you think.

Simple adjustments can help you regain hours in your day:

• Silence nonessential notifications
• Turn on “focus mode”
• Keep your phone in another room during work blocks
• Use a clean, intentional workspace
• Set timers for focused work sessions (Pomodoro technique)

A distraction-free environment allows you to accomplish more with a calmer mind.

5. Rest & Recharge

Rest is holy.
It isn’t laziness—it’s obedience. Rest is a sacred pause where God restores, heals, and renews. When we stop striving, we make room for Him to speak.

Rest resets your creativity, strengthens patience, and replenishes your emotional and spiritual capacity.

It’s not something you earn at the end of a productive day.
It’s a rhythm God designed to sustain you.

Honor rest. Protect rest. Receive rest.

Conclusion

Productivity is not about doing more—it’s about doing what matters.
When your day is guided by intention and rooted in faith, you walk in clarity and peace. Let God order your steps, give you wisdom, and guide your pace. You don’t have to carry everything alone.

Let your productivity be an act of faith—steady, intentional, and led by God.