Now, when I turn off the lights and put the child to sleep, it's possible to listen with my ears. During that time, it feels like time is floating, so I just do things in those empty moments. 

Hello, mentor. There was a case where someone started with a salary of 20 million won from the national treasury bidding and raised their value tenfold or twentyfold. Many people have asked me how I manage to do so many things at once while raising my child, managing my household, and running my small business. At first, I didn't have any tricks, so I just did whatever came up and tackled the urgent matters first. As the years went by, I developed my own know-how. It's not anything extraordinary, but I'll share a few points on how to turn time into money in daily life. 

Let's go! First, I gathered my fragmented time and tried to create time for myself.

It's really difficult. I'm managing the household, taking care of the kids, and working, and if I suddenly say that I will find one hour starting today, it's overwhelming. Then I have to give up something I was already doing to gain that time. There are times that scatter throughout the day that are not just one or two hours; there are those 10-minute, 20-minute, or even 5-minute intervals that are awkward for doing something but also awkward for doing nothing. You can't really focus on something that requires deep concentration in such short time frames. However, there are routine tasks that need to be done to make my life a bit more manageable. It's possible to fit in 5 or 10 minutes of those tasks. One of the methods I utilized the most when my child was younger was to dim the lights and gently soothe them to sleep. But how do mothers feel? It's really tiring the moment the child falls asleep.

Without realizing it, my eyes would close slowly, and there were many mornings when I would wake up with my child. During those times, I would kick and say, Give me back my precious time! It was dark, and I couldn't read a book or do anything. One side was putting the child to sleep while the other side was listening to the audiobook. It doesn't necessarily have to be an audiobook; I could also have my study materials playing and listen with one ear. 

And when I'm taking the child to and from school or during their academy rides, there are times when we go to a theme park and have to wait in line. Those moments can feel like time is just floating away. If I'm not thinking about anything, I suddenly find myself opening Instagram and YouTube to watch short videos. During those times, there are things I need to do for managing the household. They may not be urgent or extremely important, but for example, we need to go grocery shopping, and we also have utility bills to pay.

해야 되고 아이 중립을 뭔가를 체크를 해야 되고 또 생필품 같은 거 사야 되는 거 있어. 치약, 화장품 떨어졌어. 그런 부분들을 몇 가지를 리스트화 해서 그 빈 시간들에 그냥 하는 거예요, 기계적으로. 그러면서 막 줄을 서고 기다리고 있다 그러면, 어 이번 주 장바를 미리 그 시간에 장을 본다거나, 아이 대기를 하고 있다. 지금 밀린 공과금을 납부를 한다, 혹은 학원에 오니까 갑자기 학원비가 생각이 나. 아, 맞아, 학원비 납부해야 되지. 저는 또 SNS 이제 운영을 하고 있다 보니까 어느 날 각자고 한두 시간씩 댓글을 달려고 하면 되게 벅차거나, 시간 안에 한 10분 정도씩 댓글 보면서 소통하고, 뭔가 궁금한 거 답변 보내주고 이런 거는 가능하겠더라고요. 그리고 이제 가족 단위로 외출을 할 때는 저희 남편이 주로 운전을 하거든요. 그때는 뭔가 집중해서 책을 읽거나 하는 건. 

I need to check something about the kids and also buy some everyday items. My toothpaste and cosmetics have run out. I make a list of those things and do them mechanically during my free time. While I am waiting in line, I can

It's not possible in the car, but there are some tasks that are less important for work, like making callbacks or replying to emails, which are definitely doable. So the key point is that everyone has those little 10 to 20-minute pockets of time throughout the day, whether during commutes or otherwise. Instead of spending that time watching meaningless shorts, I can utilize that time for essential household tasks that I need to do anyway. By bringing a few of those tasks into those empty moments, you will feel like you have more time. 

The second point is that household chores should be done in short, focused bursts during designated times. It's necessary to consciously create some distance. Just because I spend 10 hours a day on housework doesn't mean it will be efficient or that the house will suddenly look immaculate. There is a certain lifestyle for each household.

Depending on that, you can set aside about 30 minutes before work, an hour after getting off, or maybe right before bed, or dedicate Sunday evenings for a thorough cleaning. It’s about finding a time frame that works for you, around 30 minutes to an hour. After that, use a timer to focus on that time and complete the chores with that mindset. I actually have three timers at home. Especially for homemakers, since you spend a lot of time at home, the messes become more noticeable compared to working moms. You tend to pay more attention to it, and because you can’t take any time for yourself, you keep cleaning, and then something else bothers you, leading to a vicious cycle. Some people might say, “No matter what I do, I can’t finish in that time.” In that case, you need to declutter your home first. If you can dedicate about an hour a day...

I can do it, but it's always exceeded by two hours. Then, instead of spending time on household chores, I reduce the scale of the household that I need to manage. There are many items, and there’s a lot to clean up, so I need to declutter. I also need to discuss with my partner to divide the roles more effectively. Taking care of the kids is actually one of the challenging points for mothers. Now that my child is seven years old, when they come home from school, I give them specific tasks: organizing their shoes, tidying up their bags, and taking out items like their water bottle or lunchbox to place in the sink, followed by washing their hands. I have them do all of this as a set. If they complete these tasks, I reward them with praise. Just by doing this, I don't have to constantly remind my child to wash their hands or take things out, and I don’t have to nag them about their homework or what they need to bring. This saves me time.

Actually, I can do other household chores or organizing. And there's another tip: I don't have a talent for organizing. It takes me longer than others, and I can't do it efficiently. But if I suddenly have to do a big cleaning today, like cleaning the bathroom or taking out all the dishes from the kitchen to wash and organize them, it really overwhelms me. This week, my goal is to clean the bathroom or the bathtub. Or for this month, since the season has changed, I plan to organize after summer and get rid of things. I set a big mission within a designated timeframe. I don't have to do everything in one day; I can just spend 10 or 20 minutes each day doing a bit while handling other chores. This way, it feels much less burdensome, and my time management becomes much better.

I will recommend a method. In the end, it’s about protecting my own time. By implementing steps one and two, I’ve managed to save some time by eliminating unnecessary routines that I used to do mindlessly. Now, I've consciously decided to create some distance from those habits. Everyone has about an hour each day that is unavoidable. However, that hour could be spent enjoying a drink after a hard day or binge-watching Netflix, and that's okay occasionally. But the reason we strive to save time is that we want to increase our value, invest better, grow our assets, learn something new, or fulfill our desire to grow. Therefore, we should dedicate at least one hour each day to personal growth or future investment.

So during this time, you should not do household chores, anything related to meat, or work. While these may not seem urgent, there are things that are very important for my life when viewed in the context of my entire life. It could be reading a book, or, like me, exercising, or picking up a new hobby, like learning the piano. Maybe I want to study wine because I love it, or I might want to learn Go, or study a foreign language. Everyone's goals will be different. It's good to set these goals and come to an agreement with your partner in advance. I take piano lessons three times a week, and I go to ballet classes twice a week. My husband plays soccer once or twice a week. We respect each other's time. During that time, we avoid contacting each other. There are moments when our child looks for their mom and suddenly opens the door to find her. In those cases, my husband searches for her.

You come and take care of the child as if you're dragging them along, allowing your partner to have some time to grow. But how can this happen? If suddenly you're watching a drama or shopping, your partner might think, Am I the only one taking care of the child? During that time, you need to earn your partner's trust, so you have to show consistency in your actions. After getting married and having children, when I look back, I realize I don't have any hobbies or skills that I can manage on my own. I feel like I'm missing out on the opportunity to live a life that's a bit more enjoyable and fulfilling compared to others, regardless of money. I think there are dreams I've been holding onto, thinking that once I do this or that, or once I get my house in order, I can focus more on the child.

If I keep putting it off until I save 100 million won, I will ultimately be unable to do it. So, you need to set aside at least one hour a day that is solely for yourself. It builds up over time. When I look at older sisters or seniors who have lived their lives before me, I really felt the difference starting in my mid-40s. There is a significant difference between someone who has their own growth points, tastes, and perspectives, and someone who just goes through the motions of working, managing the household, and supporting their children as they age. Today, I shared some tips on time management, but ultimately, it’s about finding yourself and securing the time to truly grow and be happy. I will come back again next time. Goodbye!

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