Are you a MOM with no time or energy? TRY this!

[@bethadams6386]

KZbin needs to add a laugh button that you can hit multiple time during her videos! So funny!

[@ThatAwkwardMom]

Lol 😁

[@lesliebarrientos5616]

I agree!!

[@candilc]

Yass!!!

[@viviennejordan215]

Yes, She always cracks me Up!

[@krystalwilliamson192]

Totally! She is cracking me up.

[@Seoulsearch616]

I'm not part of the demographic these videos are sent to but I will be watching as many as I can, even if my life doesn't apply to the topic. Ariel, you are blessed with an amazing gift to communicate, relate, entertain, and encourage. Thank you so much for uplifting my day! Much love to you. 🌹💕🤗

[@wendyisgrowinginwisdom6350]

Regarding teaching self entertainment in children: I really like the priority of spending time with them first and then teaching them that they can depend on you to get back to them at the agreed time. This is a trust building exercise. Love it!

[@Pilot333]

1) Shorten your to do list to 3 pd. THat is 21 tasks per week. That is a lot! 2) Prioritize your sleep. Less sleep means less productivity. (Gold nugget: "Energy is more important than time, Because time will do you no good if you don't have the energy to use it") 3) Use time effectively. Use a timer with a max. of just 2 minutes. 4) Family cleaning day. Get everyone involved. Brain dump a list, assign tasks. Make it fun 5) Limit distractions. Silence your notifications. Remove it out of reacht 6) You drink coffee wrong. Drink it a half hour before you crash. 7) Rotate your kids toys. it wil refresh their attention. 8) Teach them to entertain themselves. 9) Say no. Prioritize. 10) Don't forget to have fun!!!

[@LucianaGL]

Love the brain dump list and to-do list idea... they are definitely not the same and you're right, narrowing down is the way to go. We moms have unrealistic goals lol

[@ThatAwkwardMom]

Yes we do!

[@edennis8578]

In my experience, husbands, mothers, sisters, and in-laws contribute to that. It took 26 years to teach my husband that I'm not Superwoman with a time machine. And my grandmother (a farm wife) used to give my mom headaches because my working mom's housekeeping never lived up to my grandmother's standards. The struggle is real.

[@wendyisgrowinginwisdom6350]

Regarding Toys: We were fortunate to have a council that provided a toy library that ran out of the book library. Loans were for 1 month and you only paid a small monthly membership to cover maintenance/admin. If toys were lost or broken then you had to pay for replacement but other than that we found having a toy library a great help.

[@jellykelly1462]

I'm not even a mom but you have been so helpful. As an adult that doesn't know cleaning routines or time maintenance, you really have helped me. Thank you!

[@stephaniemarie5374]

I’ve just discovered your channel, and I find it so helpful!! I have a 9 month old and I am still learning how to be productive and find time for myself with a baby 🤣

[@pppetra]

I have a toddler.. they one Day are grown up and leave..

[@sarahdoanpeace3623]

You’re the best and so enjoyable to watch!

[@LifeWiththeScotts]

My brain never shuts down!!! A moms job is never ever done! My goodness. Thanks for this sis! I needed this 👍🏾👍🏾 we’re working in rotating toys as well….good tips!

[@ThatAwkwardMom]

Glad to help my friend!! Thanks 😊❤️

[@JustMakinItWork]

Timers are great!

[@thevegantitian]

Your video was very helpful. Thank you.

[@sarahdoanpeace3623]

Also I’m not a human mom but I am a fur mom and have aging parents I help care for plus online work and so on, I’m not complaining, it’s ALL a blessing but 36 minutes in a day sounds luxurious!!!!

[@alysonjenkins4392]

I have been binge watching you for two days…Love your humor and your helpful content!

[@ThatAwkwardMom]

Thank you!! 💞

[@shoshanaeri8035]

me too :)

[@heatherhuffman7445]

SAME!!! Thank you for your videos!!

[@charityescala8710]

That’s a distraction 🤣🤣🤣

[@viviennejordan215]

Lol!

[@alittlebitofpingree]

A family cleaning day is definitely a great idea! I do most of the cleaning because my husband works all day but he helps when he’s home and my girls actually love to help me clean 😄

[@ThatAwkwardMom]

I've noticed that girls seem to like to help, I have a boy and he hates to help 😂 but I make him anyway!!

[@viviennejordan215]

Good Training for the future, Self Discipline, Good Job Mom!

[@viviennejordan215]

You are Certainly Blessed, Thank The Lord!

[@Shannon.Hazleton]

What a refreshing channel- don’t know how I stumbled on it, but I quickly subscribed. And as a mom of many kids now, from teens down to toddler, I wish I would have had your wisdom when I was your age and only had littles. Blessings!

[@seh1286]

I just found your page today when KZbin decided to throw shade and start recommending I watch cleaning videos, haha. I’m glad they did because I love your videos, and relate as a mom of an almost 3 year old. I have already started to slowly make my way through a bunch of your videos and can’t wait for more, great stuff. :)

[@jamesbriggs5740]

I'm a retired homemaker but I babysit my four year old granddaughter while her parents work. I need to learn to teach her to entertain herself. She wants to be where you are ALL the time. Kathy B

[@amhmn]

I am a single 24 yo Muslim Algerian woman, I discovered your channel a few weeks ago. I am not a mom, not a wife, but idk, I like your content and your personality

[@ThatAwkwardMom]

Hi! This comment made me smile 🙂

[@ThatAwkwardMom]

Whats your name? Thanks for watching, I am doing content for moms right now but I may possibly take another direction in the future, im not sure yet! I'm experimenting :)

[@amhmn]

@@ThatAwkwardMom I'm Amelia (not so Algerian haha) Hana (it's my second name, I have 2) ☺️

[@ThatAwkwardMom]

@@amhmn oh wow, I've never met somebody with two first names! I'll call you Amelia then 😊

[@amhmn]

@@ThatAwkwardMom oh ! It's very common here, and even in Hispanic cultures, they often have more than one. I didn't know it wasn't a thing in America, I learned something haha

[@lauralenihan1163]

Loving your videos in Birmingham, England. You are so comical and so informative. Thanks for doing what you do. We're blessed you spend some of your 36 mins of free time(!) helping us lot out! Best wishes, Laura

[@melissaschaub1275]

Is that your own quote beginning "Energy is more important than time...."? Just wondering because it's a great quote! Kudos to The Awkard Mom!!! ❣️

[@ThatAwkwardMom]

It is my own quote but it's funny because I was actually making fun of myself when I wrote my name under :P didn't think people would actually like the quote! Thanks 👍

[@Sarah-rr5uo]

I just found your channel today and your realness is refreshing! I am sooo sick of seeing the moms on here and their perfectly pretty everything bc it makes me feel like I’ll never catch up or get to that level of tidy. Most of them have homes that look like they don’t even have kids living in them. Well, that’s what they show us at least. I love learning from moms like you, (moms like me) that actually have dust and forgotten food in Tupperware and kid toys laying around, and how to battle it all while trying to keep our sh*t together.

[@ThatAwkwardMom]

I'm your girl Sarah! Because my life is far from perfect and I'm not afraid to show it 😅 thanks for the comment 💞

[@sammyjsamanthafields4273]

Systems help! She did a video on cleanings systems that helped me ALOT!

[@fat0elle0thin]

3:04 the point where i just went LOL and simultaneously pressed LIKE 🤣🙊

[@dAILite]

But… you added to my distraction! You are hilarious 😂😅

[@FrenzySowieso]

Great tips and I can tell you that they really work! My kids are 11 and 15 years now and I always had time for me when I payed attention to the things you mentioned. We do our weekly Homeblessing together and my kids can do everything that is needed to take care of a home. Of course I have to tell them what to do next but they know HOW to do it. It is so relaxing for me now. It is hard to teach them sometimes because it takes more time than to do it by yourself. Great thing is, it will pay off!

[@viviennejordan215]

And You've got them Prepped Early, for when They leave home, Start their own Families. Well Done that Woman!

[@brookearkills9839]

You make me smile.😊 And it feels like you understand the reality of a day as a mom. Thanks!

[@RaqVA]

Just found your channel and I love your light-hearted take on things. Subscribed ! 🥰 Also, the only thing I’ve found that has actually boosted my productivity and energy is getting rid of things / activities / obligations that DON’T SERVE me and my family. Mom of 2 under 2 and some dogs and chickens …going back to work from mat. leave and in denial about it…

[@berrypatch5583]

I give my children one job to do everyday after lunch. That is so helpful here.

[@Purity10101]

This is great! LOVE the Awkward Mom quote. Great advice, I especially needed the sleep one, using the timer, and I learned something new about coffee!

[@warmporridge882]

My mom used to do this thing where she read to me and after a certain time / paragraph she would say something like "to be continued .... After I've unloaded the dishwasher / made myself a cup of coffee" this gave me a timeframe I could understand at a young age and I would wait patiently. Most of the time 😁

[@kkmomma09]

I use a timer all the time. It really does work.

[@TheRanta77]

Literally binge watching your channel and every video so far has been so good! This vid has literally summed me up and I am very grateful that I am not alone and for your informative and very helpful advice 🙏

[@stephanied6711]

Great advice wish I knew these when I was younger and had kids back in the 90’s

[@loveoftruth9531]

I'm so exhausted most mornings that it's very challenging to get anything done. I am thankful for the little naps my little one takes because I can sneak in a power nap. But yea I have insomnia so It's depressing that I can't be more functional.

[@annarborthenorris5455]

I find I watch you more and more for the humor as much as the great content. THANKS

[@NaptuRo90]

Just letting you know I stop and screenshot your quote at 2:55 and I’m sharing it on my Facebook and maybe IG. Don’t worry I have your name on it 😉 Great word of advice and also I love your channel 😄 it made my day

[@Purity10101]

I did the same! It is really a great quote!

[@NoxCattus]

My kids are grown and out of the house, but still enjoying learning from this :)

[@Sarah-nt8ww]

Seriously love your personality ❤️

[@ItCameFromAVlog]

This video is so so so good! I loved this. One of my favs from you. Very helpful & so funny as always.

[@ThatAwkwardMom]

Thanks Kayt!!! ❤️

[@laurasimmer9612]

I haven't had ANY caffeine since July of this year. I use to drink caffine all day everyday. New years this year I decided to decrease my intake to be healthier. I noticed I started sleeping better & I felt physically & mentally better. I decided to quit cold turkey after that. The difference was completely mind blowing to me!!! I have thyroid issues... and I discovered that caffine/sugar is a trigger for my flare ups. When I have caffeine, I can't sleep, I get headaches, my joints absolutely kill me & I seem to be constantly sleepy... & definitely less productive. I'm much better off without caffine. I do miss my coffee 😭😭💔 I have yet to find a nice cup of decaf...

[@esm1817]

I am just thinking about how frustrating it is. When you talk to a mom whose kids are grown: "I wish I had spent less time worrying about my house!" Meanwhile, my husband, my parents, the in-laws: "But look at your house...!" You-all's kids must not be the whirling tornadoes mine are. I bought a countdown timer, planning to use it for everything I did. My firstborn son ruined it within about 3 months, despite all attempts to keep it out of his reach. Have not yet regained the good faith (or recovered well enough) to buy another.

[@Grijsduif]

You are so funny! Love your posts.😀

[@fulltimervegan4998]

Love your videos! I always feel so motivated after watching you. And please don’t ever stop making jokes! I love your jokes and puns. 🖤 you’re so much more relatable than other KZbin moms.

[@ThatAwkwardMom]

Thank you!! 🥰

[@worstmomever1016]

This was so helpful!! The timer trick is golden.

[@ThatAwkwardMom]

Thanks! I'm glad it helped you 😊

[@Faither2187]

Girl, you have the best vibes. We were best friends in a past life, FYI. Haha

[@cindybrubacher4384]

I seriously needed this! Thank you so much! 😀

[@xsystem1771]

"Drink your coffee BEFORE you get tired." Well... crap... I'm always tired. LOL

[@melissanuckolls8630]

I love the 3 things on your to-do list! My Husband leaves beard hair in the sink and I would like to hide the.... laundry! 😂

[@ThatAwkwardMom]

Lol 🙃

[@perryh.5306]

My mom always has Time and Energy I'm 15 and I obey my mom to the max, she is the one that is in total control. Everyday, I come home from school and the 1 st thing I do, is give her my phone...don't want any distractions, then I do my homework, then all the chores for that day, which must be done to my moms satisfaction. Then I do whatever she tells me to do with no back talk or arguing. On the weekends, I do want she wants me to do, Before I have my "Free time"

[@kj7653]

You are a wonderful daughter.

[@perryh.5306]

@@kj7653 I'm her son.

[@perryh.5306]

@@kj7653 I'm not a daughter, I'm a son.

[@ambershaw9801]

Useful tips in an entertaining package! Love it!

[@lydias9162]

This was so helpful; thanks!

[@KristinAuten]

Loved this!! You were making me laugh through out Love your Content, and your editing is so good!! And all your Tips were so good I am going to try and implement them in my Life, I definitely need to settle my Brain lol

[@ThatAwkwardMom]

Yes!!! So glad it helped you 😀

[@MeetAda1]

Life of us mom...tell me. Sometimes it feels like the universe is against me😀 However it is important to priotise and take it one at a time. I really like this topic you are talking about today

[@ThatAwkwardMom]

Yes I hear you!! Its hard to keep up but we somehow manage to do it 🤷‍♀

[@edennis8578]

Great information about the coffee! It explains sooo much.

[@LucianaGL]

Thank you for the coffee info! Never knew 😍

[@ShesMakinDough]

Love your videos! Watched so many of your videos and you're awesome ! I've also cut down on my coffee and I barely have any afternoon burn out..I drink decaf now because let's be real..I need those alone moments with my coffee lol! But when the caffeine wears off its the worst feeling for me !

[@careybowden4864]

With three kids under three, I pick ONE to-do (beyond the daily tasks)... a week. It takes a lot longer to paint a hallway when someone has to nurse right after you pour the paint! 😂

[@floraltb6544]

I LOVE your channel so much! I’m learning a lot and love your personality! I have a little girl turning 6 soon and an almost 7 month old :) Great tips!!

[@theduranjournal227]

Those are all great ideas. I need to get a timer and just set up a few minutes to those tasks that I dread 😩 thank you for the tips!

[@ThatAwkwardMom]

I know it's hard to get moving on things!! Thank you 😊

[@lizloukiss]

OMG I’m dying! 😂 I’m drinking my black coffee and laughing my butt off! I’m a mom of 3, a 9 year old son and 4 year old twin daughters. I love these tips. I love coffee. I love laughing. I’m here for it! ☕️

[@ThatAwkwardMom]

Welcome mama 😊 coffee and laughter is what I live for!!

[@jonelledavenport8701]

True about ☕ coffee. I have bumped up the time in which I drink my afternoon cuppa coffee

[@brittneyferguson1555]

This Video was Great! 😊 I’m so Glad I found your channel! ❤️

[@raymondmonaghan4112]

Hi there sweetie pie you are such breath of fresh air enjoy your videos love from Eugenie your friend xxx Merry Christmas to you and your family

[@Crohns_journey]

I want that timer! It's so cool

[@cano2155]

You are better than most standup comedian…funny and helpful 😁

[@thedimaggiosfamily]

How did I just find your channel?? I LOVE the way you edit. This is fantastic. I hardly have time to go on Amazon and buy and axe too lol.

[@ThatAwkwardMom]

Thank you!! ❤️ I love editing, it's my favorite part of the video making process!

[@thedimaggiosfamily]

@@ThatAwkwardMom The Abraham Lincoln quote in the beginning had me rolling lol.

[@tannilemon]

I love your channel. You are so funny and cool

[@JustMakinItWork]

We are all about that toy rotation!!

[@estherandaliceslife]

This was really good. I always feel like I dont have enough time! Love the brain dump x

[@ThatAwkwardMom]

Thanks! Yes me too. 24 hours a day isn't enough haha...

[@freshstartgreencleaning]

"Anyone can spare 10 minutes, even Moms! We have 36 of them, remember?" Haha I think tomorrow I'm going to ask the family to put their phones (and mine) in a basket and we'll set a timer for ten minutes and get r done.

[@mamagoose4428]

Hello, I'm new to your channel, and just wanna say you are delightful! Your funny and realistic. I'll probably binge watch your video with my 36 momma minutes today 🤪❤

[@BAPADIKA16]

Very creative, great topic

[@MommyMeghan]

I was literally sipping on my coffee when you mentioned coffee in the beginning. LoL

[@ThatAwkwardMom]

lol!

[@karentogel1553]

I love you!!!!!

[@25Wineman]

Just found this channel today. Interesting & funny! I'm pretty sure I'm not the only Guy watching

[@sammyjsamanthafields4273]

Omgggggg your the BEST!

[@SimplyThisYoutuber]

I love your videos! You are so funny! I also love the Resident and coffee! You keep me hooked the whole way through! Your content is so good!

[@ThatAwkwardMom]

Thanks 💜💙

[@livingthatspoiledlife3874]

I love your videos. Where can I get this timer? I can never find a simple one that shows the time left.

[@chaoscoordinator566]

Thank you for the laughs while I fold the laundry 😂

[@JustMakinItWork]

Getting started is DEFINITELY the biggest obstacle 👊

[@DIYwithJJackson67]

Great tips, love them👍. Timers are the best😁.Mama, mama,mama😂. As a wife and mom this is valuable information, tfs!

[@ThatAwkwardMom]

Thank you ❤️😊

[@maaldrinkita]

I really really love it my friend.Full support .Stay connected & Stay Healthy

[@vanessalumbra9409]

I want that timer! It's pretty cool.

[@queendeeempire6262]

This definitely will be something I do cause I feel like I have no time to myself at all 🤗🤗🤗

[@ThatAwkwardMom]

You have 36 minutes a day... Lol

[@queendeeempire6262]

@@ThatAwkwardMom lol sure do 🤦🏾‍♀️😭🤣

[@Cecibug1]

I rotate toys by category. Like play kitchen and food, cars/pawpawtrol, Legos and bricks, stuffed animals. They only play with one category at a time this helps keep things clean. It teaches them how to respect their toys and keeps the toys new and fun. sometimes they'll have the same category for a couple days and then I switch it out depending on how they are doing.

[@pinkskitchen]

I learnt a lot of things from you my friend. TFS. Stay connected 🙂

[@TheZAMFam]

Ohh coffee is always the best. And yes, our brain literally never stop, it is so frustrating. I have so much to do all the time, it’s still on my brain 😂😂 great tips. But it’s never ending as a mom

[@ThatAwkwardMom]

Yes, never ending. So true!! But it's such a joy too!

[@TheSometimesMinimalistMom]

Such good tips! We need all the hacks we can get 😆

[@ThatAwkwardMom]

We sure do!

[@Jacqueline_R]

My son is 17, but this still works:)

[@thebarnettefamily1257]

Great video & tips! Your totally relatable ❤️ Ur doing an excellent job Mom 👏🏽 It’s a hard job but one of the best I ever committed to. Many blessings to you, we subbed & hit the bell ❤️

[@ThatAwkwardMom]

Thank you 😊 I totally agree!

[@rosavanbarschot5735]

You’re just so funny!

[@merebetekifarmaish]

Thank For this video

[@HotStuff2476]

You are hilarious! 😂 ❤️

[@AhmedAliNizamani]

Very very nice sharing my dear respected friend Full Support & big Likes from Ahmed Ali nizamani

[@dobycorder3206]

So That’s! What a brain dump is for... I always wondered about that advise saying to wake up a whole hour early. It robs you of sleep unless you go to bed earlier!

[@katuni08]

Liking to punch someo-… er… PROCRASTINATION in the face 😂

[@LucianaGL]

The second point is describing me to the teeth 😂 I'm laughing but it's sad... I need to sleep

[@ThatAwkwardMom]

You know you're never going to sleep Luciana, no matter how much advice you receive 🤣

[@LucianaGL]

@@ThatAwkwardMom 😂😂😂 you know me too well already 💜

[@z2arshad]

Ariel youre hilarious and amazing! Been binge watching your videos and I'm feeling so heard!

[@ThatAwkwardMom]

So glad you're enjoying them 😁

[@jojochan6]

I can't stop watching this channel, it's so much fun and also inspiring. Just one thing irks me: where are the duvet covers??? Why is that poor duvet naked on the bed??? 😶

[@sibongilethwala7080]

You're hilarious 😂