Ep. 21 - Creating Standard Operating Procedures for Your Personal Life with Shivani Rao

In this episode of Destress The Nest, host Hannah Morgan sits down with tech professional and busy mom Shivani Rao to explore how creating standard operating procedures (SOPs) for daily tasks helps minimize stress at home. Shivani shares how she systemizes everything from birthday parties to morning routines, giving her more time to focus on building community and enjoying family life. Tune in to learn how small, repeatable systems can transform your household and mental load.

Key Takeaways:

• Start Small: Begin with simple, recurring tasks, like packing lunches or evening routines, to develop confidence in creating SOPs.


• Scale Up: Apply SOPs to larger tasks, like planning birthday parties or family trips, to save time and minimize stress.


• Outsource More Effectively: SOPs enable clear communication with helpers, such as event planners or mother’s helpers, reducing the need for constant oversight.


• Build Community: Having systems in place allows for hosting regular gatherings, like playdates or seasonal events, fostering connection with friends and family.


• Enhance Your Brand: Organizing personal events with thoughtful planning can build trust and even professional opportunities.

Quotes from the Episode:

• "The more you can build these standard operating procedures, the more you can outsource—now you have a village of people helping you out."


• "Having these routines lets me focus on what kind of life I want to build for my family."


• "Systems aren’t just about reducing stress—they’re about creating opportunities for connection and community."

Resources Mentioned:

• Moms in Tech: A supportive community for mothers working in the tech industry, offering resources, networking, and shared experiences to help balance career and family life.

• Heron House Management⁠: A virtual house management service designed to reduce mental load and stress for busy families.

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This episode of Destress the Nest is sponsored by Heron House Management.

About Heron House Management:

Heron House Management⁠ is a virtual house management service that takes the stress out of your busy life by taking on your mental load and managing your To Do list. We provide fractional virtual house management for busy families at 5, 10 and 15+ hours/month.

Meal planning, signing up for kids activities, scheduling doctor's appointments, finding a house cleaner, planning your kid's birthday party, getting quotes for that home renovation project, or scheduling a monthly date night with your significant other and so much more. We do it all!