Tamara
Balance It Method Podcast | Routines, Organization and Time Management for Busy Working Moms
This show is for you if you’re a working mom who’s tired of trading her time and energy for checking items off a never-ending to-do list. Each week, Tamara, your host and Balanced Living Bestie, will give you tips and actionable strategies to help you get things done without sacrificing your downtime. Get ready ladies, as you learn how to Balance It.
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Episodes
[EP 105] How To Create A Vision Board That You'll Actually Use In 2026 30.12.2025 14:36
In this episode, we're talking about how to build a vision board for the new year and how to use it to get the most out of the process. We are leaving the fluff behind and focussing on real science back tactics to help your nervous system adjust to the goals you're calling in. If you've ever been curious about vision boards or tried one before but felt like you were just chasing motiva...
[EP 104] "What Do I Do About The Junk?" The Reality Check You Need If You're Overwhelmed By Stuff 24.12.2025 18:19
FREE Overwhelmed To Organized Guide Junk drawers. Junk closets. The door you keep closed. If junk is the one thing that still feels overwhelming, this episode is for you. A listener wrote in asking why everything else feels manageable—but junk doesn’t. In this episode, we talk about why junk feels harder, why it’s not an organization problem, and how to manage it without shame or overwhelm.
[EP 103] The Quick Fix Episode: What Your Overwhelm Type Needs Today 16.12.2025 26:20
Feeling overwhelmed but not sure why? In this episode, we break down the 3 common mom types (type A Type B and Type C-) and the simple quick fixes each one needs to feel more in control at home. Learn how to stop overfunctioning, build momentum when you're stuck and get clear on what actually matters in your day. If you've been tired, scattered or stretched thin, this episode will help you...
[EP 102] The Truth About Creating Systems That Work Long Term 09.12.2025 16:03
If your routines feel heavy, your schedule feels chaotic, and you’re constantly reacting instead of living with intention—this episode is your reset. Today we’re digging into why knowing your personal values is the first step in building systems and schedules that actually support you. I walk you through the exact process inside the Balance It Planner for uncovering your core values, rating how al...
[EP 101] 3 Shifts To Help You Stop Wasting Time 02.12.2025 13:26
In this episode, we dig into the hidden cost of task switching-the research-backed reason moms feel overwhelmed, scattered and drained. You'll learn what switch-costs are, how much time they steal from your day and the 3 simple shifts that help you reclaim your focus, energy and sanity. Simplified Week Workshop
[EP 100] What I Would Do Differently If I Was Starting From Scratch With My Home Management Systems 25.11.2025 15:23
In this milestone episode, I share what I would do differently if I were to start over with no systems as a working mom trying to balance it all. This episode will show your where to start if you want to rebuild your days on a foundation that actually supports your real life, break the cycle of guilt and finally get organized as a busy working mom Overwhelmed to Organized Guide FREE DOWNLOAD Home...
[EP 099] How To Get Your Thoughts Out In An Organized Way 18.11.2025 10:46
FREE Overwhelmed to Organized Guide Feeling overwhelmed before you even start your to-do list? In this episode, I break down the stress-free way to do a brain dump so that the blank page doesn't cause you even more stress than that list itself. You’ll learn a simple two-category method to organize your thoughts. Plus, I’ll show you how to use Later Lists so nothing urgent falls through the cra...
[EP 098] 4 Tips To Surviving The After-School Madness 11.11.2025 14:35
The after-school hours can feel like total mayhem — hangry kids, missing uniforms, and meltdowns before dinner. In this episode, I’m sharing four simple ways you can help calm the chaos, set clear expectations, and bring more peace into the busiest part of your day. From planning snacks ahead to creating smoother transitions after school, you’ll walk away with practical, mom-tested strategies you...
[EP 097] Why You're Not Completing Your To-Do List (And How To Fix That) 04.11.2025 9:45
Check Out The Home Management Systems Course Ever feel like your to-do list just never ends ? You cross one thing off, and somehow three more appear — like it’s mocking you from the fridge or your Notes app. In this episode of The Balance It Method Podcast , we’re talking about why traditional to-do lists don’t actually work for busy moms — and how to rethink the way you plan your days so you can...
[EP 096] 4 Things You Can Do Now, To Prevent Holiday Season Chaos 28.10.2025 20:49
Make the holidays feel magical...not like a full time job. If the thought of juggling gifts, events, meals and all the things that make up the holiday season already has you feeling overwhelmed, this episode will help you get ahead before the chaos begins! In this episode, we're setting up 4 simple systems you can put into place now to make the holiday season feel easier, calmer and way less s...
[EP 095] How To Break Free From Survival Mode And Achieve Work/Life Balance 21.10.2025 23:31
In this episode, I'm giving you a crash course on getting out of survival mode using the Balance It Method- 3 step framework. Whether you're a working mom, stay at home mom, entrepreneur mom or just a mom who's tired of being stretched too thin, this episode will give you exactly what you need to break free from chaos and start balancing it all. Free Resources Overwhelmed to Organized...
[EP 094] 5 Changes You Can Make Right Now To Actually Reach Your Goals 14.10.2025 21:39
In this episode, we're breaking down the 5 things every working mom needs to actually reach her goals without burning our or giving up by February. If you're ready to stop spinning your wheels and start making progress that actually feels good, this episode is your roadmap. Check out the NEW Balance It Planner Collection for 2026 If you purchased a planner, enter your order number in this LINK to...
[EP 093] What To Do Now To Make Sure You're Super Organized For 2026 07.10.2025 18:58
If you’ve ever set goals in January but then by the end of the month you're feeling totally wiped out and not at all motivated, this one’s for you. In this episode, we're talking about how getting a head start before the holidays hit can change the way you feel for the entire new year and how it can super charge your goal setting. No more new year pressure! You’ll learn how long-term plann...
[EP 092] Batching 101: The Secret To Working Smarter Not Harder 30.09.2025 10:52
Overwhelmed to Organized Guide FREE DOWNLOAD Does your brain ever feel like it’s juggling a hundred little tabs at once? Between work, home, and family moms are constantly task-switching—and it’s exhausting. In this episode, we’re talking about batching: what it is, why it works, and how it can bring more calm and focus into your busy days. You’ll learn: • How batching helps moms fight overwhelm a...
[EP 091] How To Know What To Prioritize This Week 23.09.2025 19:16
Overwhelmed to Organized Guide FREE DOWNLOAD Overwhelmed by your weekly to-do list? You’re not alone. In this episode, we’re breaking down a simple but powerful system called the Priority Funnel —a better way to plan your week without overloading your nervous system with an endless list of tasks. You’ll learn how to sort what really matters, make space for the unexpected, and finally ditch the pre...
[EP090] How To Reduce Distractions So You Can Actually Finish What You've Started 16.09.2025 21:57
Overwhelmed to Organized Guide FREE DOWNLOAD Ever sit down to finally get something done-an email, your weekly plan, that one task you keep putting off- and 2 minutes in you're either scrolling Pinterest recipes or needing to stop to go get your kid another snack? Distractions come at us from every direction. In this episode, I'm sharing practical, mom-friendly strategies to help you: - se...
[EP 089] How To Stop Being Lazy And Stay Committed To Your Routines 09.09.2025 15:50
Overwhelmed to Organized Guide FREE DOWNLOAD Tired of creating routines and schedules and never being able to stick with the plans you took so much time to create? In this episode, I'm talking all about what keeps you motivated to get up off the couch, stop scrolling and stay committed to your schedules. This is the pep talk we all need from time to time Balance It - Home Management Systems Co...
[EP 088] How Hit The Reset Button: Use This Quick Trick To Keep Your Home Tidy 02.09.2025 12:03
Overwhelmed To Organized Guide FREE DOWNLOAD Feeling buried under housework and have no time to clean? In this episode, we're talking about a simple system called Tidy Times-quick 5 minute resets that help busy moms manage the mess and keep yo with the daily housework without adding hours of cleaning. Inside, I'll walk you through my framework for making this system so effective and you'll learn h...
[EP 087] Back To School Series- How To Stay Organized Throughout The School Year 26.08.2025 12:53
Ever feel like your to-do list is running you — instead of the other way around? In this final episode of the Back to School series, we're diving into the weekly planning rhythm that holds it all together. This is the step where your systems stop becoming a "maybe" and start actually working — inside real time blocks, on real days, in your real life. You'll learn: Why weekly plan...
[EP 086] Back To School Series- The One System Every Working Mom Needs 19.08.2025 9:18
In this episode, we’re diving into one of the most powerful systems you can build as a busy mom: a weekly reset system (aka your Sunday Reset — even if it doesn’t happen on Sunday). If you’ve ever rolled into the week already behind, forgotten the permission slip, or felt like you were constantly putting out one fire after the next, this one’s for you. You’ll learn: Why chaos isn't inevitable How...
[EP085] Back To School Series- How To Make The Morning Rush Suck Less 12.08.2025 14:50
If your mornings feel like chaos (think: cereal spills, missing lunchboxes, and the baby crying while the dog throws up), you are not alone. But it doesn’t have to be that way. In this episode, we’re diving into one of the biggest sanity-savers for busy moms: your AM Non-Negotiable Block — the simple, repeatable system that sets your whole day in motion. Inside this episode: What a non-negotiable...
[EP 084] Back To School Series- Get The To-Do List Organized Before The Bell Rings 06.08.2025 11:25
In this episode of the series, I'm sharing the very first step to help working moms move out of summer holiday mode, into the busy school season. If you're tired of scrambling, forgetting things or starting the school year in survival mode, this episode is for you. Whether you're managing a school supply list, work deadlines or just trying to figure out if your kid still fits into their shoes- thi...
[EP 83] How To Focus When Everything Feels Important 29.07.2025 14:41
Feel like your brain has 47 tabs open and every single one is screaming for your attention? Between work deadlines, laundry piles, meal planning, and birthday parties—it can feel impossible to stay focused on just one thing. In this episode, I’m walking you through a simple 5-step system to calm the chaos, clear your mental clutter, and finally focus on what matters most this week. We’ll cover: ✔️...
[Ep 82] 3 Simple Habits To Help You Keep Your Kitchen Clean 22.07.2025 12:27
Overwhelmed to Organized Guide FREE DOWNLOAD Is your kitchen always a mess— no matter how often you clean it ? In today’s episode, we’re breaking down why the kitchen is so hard to keep clean and how to finally create sustainable habits that help you stay on top of the chaos. We’re ditching the all-or-nothing approach and replacing it with habits that work with your life, not against it. In this e...
[EP 081] Feeling Stretched Thin? Here's What Might Be Missing From Your Weekly Plans 15.07.2025 15:47
Overwhelmed to Organized Guide Free Download This episode is a must-listen if you’re feeling like your hanging by a thread. We’re talking about your energy —not your time—and why honouring your capacity matters more than any planner. Learn how to choose one daily focus and build real balance into your life. This shift changes everything. Links mentioned in this episode EP 058 How These 4 Small Hab...
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