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

Question for you: Have you gotten on the morning routine bandwagon yet?   Second question: Ever tried an evening routine?   I think of evening routines as the less glamorous, just-as-necessary cousins to morning routines.   They set you up for success the next day, sweep up any undone tasks for the day, and get you all prepped for the next morning (especially helpful if you’re not bright and shiny...

Problem: Some of us are naturally disciplined & organized, and others of us are just not. Solution: watch Day 2!   Truth: Being a mom takes some discipline. It just does. Discover what you should be doing in Day 2!   Does your calendar need a major overhaul? Are you drowning in commitments while yearning for room to think? Discover exactly what you need to do to create tons of white space in y...

Problem: You’ve got your nice to-do list all written out – but it’s going to require a day that goes perfectly. Solution: watch Day 1!   Truth: Once you’re a mom, your to-do list has to go way down. Discover what you should be doing in Day 1!   And if you’ve been looking for a way to conquer that to-do list mountain , here’s your comprehensive, mom-style guide to mastering your task list, pruning...

This is motivation Monday, and today we’re answering the question “why now.”   If you’re saying, “It's not the right time; we just don't have the money right now in the family budget for this kind of business investment (even though I really want it),” you need to tune into this episode.   Because it's never going to be the right time for you - not if you keep thinking like this. Yo...

You’re in for a treat today, because this is actually a live coaching call!   Tami is a work at home mom with 2 kids, 4 and 17, and she runs an aesthetician business. On this call we’re going to map out a plan for her to get a handle on all things biz productivity related!   And if you want a call just like this, but tailored to you and your problems, then fill out this quick application to get st...

Are you the planner who loves planning (but not so much the follow through), or the mom whose week falls apart if she doesn’t plan but doesn’t actually like doing it?   If you’re in the second camp, this tip will cut way back on the amount of stuff you’re juggling in your calendar and how many things are finding their way onto your to-do list.   (And if you love to plan, keep an ear out – I bet yo...

This is motivation Monday, and today we’re talking about why it’s not going to take you 9 months to change your life.   Look. You don’t need 9 months to make significant changes in your calendar. You don’t need a year to see a difference in your #momlife.   Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/you-dont-need-9-months   It’s time to gift yourself some productivity coaching! Book your free...

What happens when you decide to take a break, book that babysitter, then start having second thoughts? On day 6 we’re discussing the right way to approach babysitting, plus when to use it!   Is your dream to get naptime all to yourself? Do you need more time to work on your business? Time for you, too, is coming right up! I’m going to teach you the ultra-doable version of getting more time as a wo...

Are you worried you won’t be setting a good example for your kids if all they see you do is dive into business stuff?   Here’s the reframe you need to step into your calling, put off the guilt blinders, and lead your kids in a true understanding of what it means to follow your gifts.   What you’ll learn: ·        Grow into your purpose ·        Grow skills that serve that purpose ·        What’s y...

Is this you? “I never get me time because there’s always another chore on my list.” The cure for no alone time *and* not knowing what to do when you *do* get a break is all packed into day 5!   And if you need to get 3 hours back in your work day , I’m going to show you how! I’m the only productivity coach who focuses on the unique energy needs of introverted work-at-home moms. I’ll show you the 3...

What if nagging your kids to get their chores done is sapping all your people energy? Discover the fix that *doesn’t* entail you going back to all the cleaning when you tune in on day 4!   And if you need some help around the house - if your business to-do list is driving you nuts while your kids go off and play - it’s chore delegation to the rescue! Because the last thing you need is more on your...

Are you tired of the relentless focus on habits by the self-improvement crowd?   “If you only build a habit for this, you’ll hit your goals in no time.” “Habit formation is the key to success.”   All that stuff.   Well, I’ve got a twist for you: how about you leverage the power of habits to free up your brain?   (Because habits do work – I think we all agree on that. It’s starting them – and keepi...

How do you fix needing 30 hours in a day to get everything done? Your answer to how to balance the family CEO role with being your own person is right here in day 3!   Are you searching for the ideal work-at-home schedule for your family? Does your mom-life-plus-business day need a few tweaks to turn into a schedule you *love*? Let me give you everything you need to create your *own* best day when...

But what happens when you feel guilty that you’re *not* driving them everywhere around town? Listen to day 1 to find out my real-life, introverted-mom-with-preteens strategy!   Does your calendar need a major overhaul? Are you drowning in commitments while yearning for room to think? Discover exactly what you need to do to create tons of white space in your calendar when you get coaching with me....

This is motivation Monday, and today we’re talking about why I’m the best coach to support you in productivity-related matters.   See, productivity doesn’t just stay in one neat little box as moms – it touches all areas of life!   (Just think about all the intersection between time management and meal prepping to do’s if you’re not convinced!)   And I “happen” (aka, God designed me) to have a lot...

Are you concerned that your business will never grow if you keep on homeschooling?   Or conversely, that you’re not going to be a good mom and properly pay attention to the education of your kids if you’re also running a side hustle?   Let’s explore all the nuances around calling, purpose, and mom guilt that we all feel when we’re doing both – BOTH a homeschooler AND a business owner.   What you’l...

How’s today going for you?   Is it one of the good days, or shaping up to be a hard one?   If it’s a hard one, keep listening. I’ve got you covered.   (And if it’s a good one, high five to you. Store away these tips for your next difficult day.)   What you’ll learn: ·        The only question you need to cut through the fog of a terrible day and get back on track ·        Why you might need to do...

This is motivation Monday, and today we’re talking about how to effortlessly flex with life's pop-ups when you’re running a business from home.   What you want to know: how to deal with life's unexpected pop-ups - sick kids, family in town, or a spur-of-the-moment vacation – and not get your schedule totally derailed!   What I know: the key shift you need to achieve this.   (Plus, I’ll e...

What makes a good evening to you? Is it relaxing on the couch with Netflix? Is it getting ahead for the next day?   How about both? I don’t see why we have to pick and choose between relaxation and productivity.   Brainstorm a little. See what’s right for YOU.   What would set YOU up for success? That’s your thing. Go do it!   Are you searching for the ideal work-at-home schedule for your family?...

Ever wondered how big families manage? (Or how the mom doesn't pull her hair out?) In this podcast interview with Laura Hernandez of Mama Systems, I’m chatting with Laura about big families, meal planning, and fostering independence in our children. Here's a sneak peek at our conversation: ·        Let’s talk about meal planning, theme meals, family teamwork, and more to turn mealtime ch...

What’s the makings of a great morning for you?   Now let’s look at your current morning routine and compare. 1.                 What are you already doing that you love? 2.                 What do you need to add in to make the rest of your day easier? 3.                 Is there anything you need to cut or quit?   Are you searching for the ideal work-at-home schedule for your family? Does your mo...

Let’s run through your handy-dandy productivity evaluation about this: 1.                 What’s not working well about the current menu options? 2.                 What would your ideal meal plan or prep time look like? 3.                 Would cooking one less meal solve your overwork problem? Is there anything else you need to do?   And if you’ve been looking for a way to conquer that to-do lis...

Pssst – want to know a secret?   I’m totally good with letting other people do stuff for me.   Like, I’m-not-doing-it-myself-ever good with it.   Here are three things I outsource to get my life back. (I’m warning you, they’re not typical.)   Have a peek!   What you’ll learn: ·        My favorite homeschooling subject to delegate (and to whom) ·        Which meal I hand off first when menu plannin...

Are you doing all the pre-meal prep work? Plus all the clean-up? Let’s change that….   First, let’s list every single task you’re doing. Whew! That’s crazy – yet it’s our normal.   What can you outsource? The table setting, cup filling, cutting open a packet of baby carrots to dump into the snacking veggies container….   See what you can hand off to your kids around supper prep and clean up!   And...

This is motivation Monday, and today I’m talking to you if you’re still not sold on coaching being the *one thing* that’ll move you forward most right now.   If you’re still on the business hustle machine….   You need to take a break from your to-do list – because you are not doing any good to yourself, your kids, or your business when you're running on fumes.   That means work outs, having p...