The Unbusy Mom: For Entrepreneur Moms Tired of Waking Up to the Same Tuesday

This is motivation Monday, and today we’re talking about why hiring a better (or first!) business coach isn't the answer to your productivity problems when you're a work-at-home mom.   Because if you don’t know what to work on, that’s a productivity problem first and foremost – not a business strategy one. Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/hiring-a-better-business-coach-isnt...

Did you swear off New Year’s resolutions this year? Or are you still making some? Here’s 4 anti-New Year’s resolutions I’m making to keep me on track in 2024. Today's topics: How I’m changing up my grocery routine to be more supportive of my day The specifics of how I’m de-perfection-izing my decluttering! The new way I’m adapting to ebbs and flows in my business energy What I’m changing abou...

“It’s not what you’re doing, it’s the energy behind it.” From Allie Casazza.   Here’s what this means.   It’s all in *how* you’re choosing to think about each and every item on your to-do list, not actually *what* it is.   You’ve got this! Alyssa   Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/make-anything-work Hey, as you’re planning your next year’s goals, don’t forget to lock in your own coac...

This is motivation Monday, and today we’re talking about how to trust yourself when you’re making buying decisions (for your business or otherwise).   What do you need most right now? Is it a cleared to do list, for the kids to be quiet, a walk, not having to make supper? Sit with that, and don’t let the “but I can’t possibly let myself want that” thoughts derail you.   Yes, it IS what you want. N...

You’re in for a treat today, because this is actually a coaching Q&A!   Megan is a work from home mom with 2 little kids who needs way more hours to work on her business than she’s currently getting. On this call we’re going to map out a plan for her so that she can really move the needle forward on her business instead of only being able to make bits of progress here and there.   And if you w...

Today we’re talking about the mindset hacks you need to adjust your schedule week to week when running a family – ‘cause it’s not just about to-do lists.   If it *were* all about to-do lists, I could just send you home with “the 7 essential hacks to crush your to-do list” and you’d be done and good forever.   But it doesn’t work that way. What you put on your to-do list, when you make time for it,...

This is motivation Monday, and today we’re talking about what your brain tells you when it’s time to invest either time or money in your work-from-home business.   Because if your biggest objection to a coaching program is the time or the money that’s involved, it’s actually going to save you so much time and money down the road.   And yes, you are going to need every bit of this coaching support....

You’re in for a treat today, because this is actually a live coaching call!   Elizabeth is a work from home mom with 4 little boys, with only 2 hours a day to work on her business while the baby naps. On this call we’re going to map out a plan for her to know exactly what she needs to do when she sits down for that 2 hours, since she’s running this as a solopreneur.   And if you want a call just l...

Tell me something: have you ever felt like this, too?   Like you’ve been left out by modern mom culture.   Like there’s something about your parenting priorities that doesn’t fit in, goes against the flow, and frankly, draws flak from your associates.   In fact, you’re doing stuff just to fit in – when you don’t even want to.   So let’s dive in to what’s causing that uncomfortableness, and what yo...

This is motivation Monday, and today we’re talking about why you shouldn’t look for the cheapest coach or mastermind on the block (when you’re serious about success!).   I'm not cheap, but transformation’s worth it. Why?   Tune in for 7 prompts about what your new #momlife (or biz life) is going to be like!   Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/dont-look-for-the-cheapest   It’s tim...

You’re in for a treat today, because this is actually a coaching Q&A!   Charese is looking to start a business, but she hasn’t managed to squeeze out enough time. On this call we’re going to map out a plan for her to get the hours she needs to really build this thing & get her business off the ground.   And if you want a call just like this, but tailored to you and your problems, then fill...

You know that feeling you get, when you’re stretched too thin, and you know something has to give – but you’re putting off making that “what to cut” decision?   Yep, that’s what we’re talking about today.   ‘Cause work-at-home moms need super clear blinders on what’s working, what has to get done, and what’s just a want to – an if I have energy.   Because sometimes, you just don’t have the energy....

This is motivation Monday, and today we’re talking about productivity consulting vs. productivity coaching (oh, and don’t forget about courses!) – which you should choose, and why.   Bottom line: As a productivity consultant, I’m going to brainstorm with & for you on our Q&A sessions (not just listen to you).   Aka, you get straight to the results – the tips and tricks – faster, without ha...

You’re in for a treat today, because this is actually a live coaching call!   Renee is a school guidance counselor who’s so good at what she does, she decided to make a course so any parent not in her school district could know how to ease their teenager through the college application process!   On this call we’re going to map out a plan for her to prioritize her entrepreneur to-do list, maximize...

True or false: Your biggest issue with the chores isn’t how many you’re doing, it’s that no one else is helping you.   What did you pick – to-do list overload, or I just need some helping hands and I’m good?   See, I know some moms struggle with too much on their plate. But I kind of think the root issue is not how MUCH they’re juggling, but that they’re the only one doing said juggling.   What yo...

This is motivation Monday, and today we’re talking about what I want you to quit worrying about if you’re a stressed out, work from home mom.   You know what I want for you? I want you to be able to run your life (and business!) as a work-at-home mom WITHOUT spending all weekend frantically cleaning up the house, snowed under by a way-too-long to-do list, or peopled out because your family's...

Ever wondered if doing it all is literally going to kill you?   In this podcast interview with Solutions for Simplicity, I’m chatting with Amber about the amazing transformation that not doing it all can have on you as a person, why she went from suicidal to loving her #momlife, plus how to leverage 4 natural productivity rhythms so you can get more done in less time.   Here's a sneak peek at...

It’s Thursday afternoon. Almost Friday. And after that, it’s the weekend.   You need to have something fun for you on the weekends, or they’ll turn into just another day of housework, cooking, and kids pretty fast. (Just without the schooling or job stuff.)   That’s the one thing about staying at home with your kids – you truly don’t get a change-of-scenery break.   In other words, if you want you...

This is motivation Monday, and today we’re talking about how to sort out whether a coaching container or group program is the right level of investment for you, or whether you should go for something smaller.   Look, I believe in getting coaching, in hiring one-on-one support early, to give you early results. It's a base principle.   I've been working on my business for multiple years no...

Are you a homeschool mom who's good with the grade levels you're dealing with now, but you know high school's coming up and it's worrying you?   In this podcast interview with Little by Little Homeschool, I’m chatting with Leigh about making homeschool a lifestyle (not a temporary thing), challenges we may face when raising kids in such a counter-cultural way, curriculum specif...

Life doesn’t always go as planned.   Not even when you’re a minimalist.   My kids don’t always do their dishwasher chores.   Other days they try to skip out on the bathroom cleaning. (Are you sure you want to smell that all week?)   Or they do do the scrubbing, but that sink looks more like someone ran water over it and called it good.   What do you do when this happens?   What you’ll learn: ·    ...

This is motivation Monday, and today we’re talking about why I’m not assuming you know how to do everything right in your time management.   Because the productivity industry has a bad habit of assuming we all know how to get stuff done, run our day, heck, run our family as a mom! Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/not-assuming-you-know-this   It’s time to gift yourself some productivi...

You’re in for a treat today, because this is actually a live coaching call!   Andrea is an eating disorder and body image coach, and she’s also a work at home mom! On this call we’re going to map out a plan for her to be able to focus on her business tasks, even while she’s working at the kitchen table, getting interrupted by anyone in the house – including her dog!   And if you want a call just l...

You’ve been thinking about how to delegate the chores.   In fact, you’ve even made a partial list of ones you’re pretty sure your kids could do.   But the rub is, you haven’t actually gotten started on the hand-off process.   Today let’s fix that for you – aka, deal with the mindset blocks that are keeping you from getting some help around the house.   Because you don’t need another chore chart, k...

This is motivation Monday, and today we’re talking about why one single productivity system can never be the answer to all your time management issues.   Here’s why you can’t just apply one productivity hack, slap a morning routine onto your day, and call it good.   You need a multi-layered system to ensure your home life is running smoothly as a mom and a business owner. Because you’re juggling q...