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

How many things do you have, right now, in your morning routine?   Three, eight, more?   And how do you know what the right number is, for you?   Let’s dive in to morning routines: the what TO do and what NOT to do edition.   What you’ll learn: ·        The problem with “I’ll do it when I feel like it” structure ·        Yes, you can stuff too much into a morning routine! ·        Don’t get trendy...

Q: Want to know the fastest way to reduce your tidy-up responsibilities? A: Stop picking up everyone else’s stuff!   No, I’m serious. If you view a picked-up house as your responsibility, down to the last drawer in the kids’ bathroom, then your tidy-up duties are never going to end.   Now, on the other hand, if you train your school-age-and-up kids to put away their OWN things, then next time some...

Do you know what your thought background is - and how it's affecting you today? In this podcast interview with The Fullness Show , I’m chatting with Abby Haggard about what your mental past may be doing to your parenting present. Then we jump into some coaching for Abby around block work times, how to stay focused with 5 little kid distractions, and more! Questions: How do you define “ mental...

Do you know how to inspect your kids’ chores nicely? You know, in a compassionate, non-scolding manner that still holds them accountable for dirt and mud?   This is kind of a challenging area, so that’s why today’s episode is focused on chore management. Specifically, on how to follow up till it’s done while supporting your kids through the process.   Find out my chore evaluation hacks!   What you...

Have you ever looked into healing from a toxic body image - but wanted the Christian way to go about it? In this podcast interview, we’re chatting with Andrea about what happens when we as moms struggle with a toxic body image, what's the faith-filled perspective, and how we can model right thinking for our daughters. See what happens when you approach wellness from a spiritual perspective! Q...

Do you believe you can have an ideal day?   It’s a fair question. I mean, there’s all this talk of ideal this’s and that’s running around. But do you actually expect to experience it?   Because your answer is going to make all the difference on whether or not you see progress in your life – time management, getting up early, and evening routine included.   What you’ll learn: ·        The myth of n...

Agree or disagree: The hardest part of a mom’s day isn’t so much the chores and constant interruptions, as it is figuring out how to fit everything in.   How we plan our days is how we live our lives, after all – so it makes sense that if the planning goes wrong, our day is probably headed down the tubes.   If you’re in need of a troubleshooting guide for how to plan out your day, keep listening –...

Is raising responsible kids incompatible with taking time off for yourself?   I say no… and in today’s episode, here’s why.   You don’t need to be a slave to your kids – not even to their schooling, character training, or sibling referee-ing!   How do you take an unbusy approach to parenting, while still guaranteeing yourself that time off?   What you’ll learn: ·        How to give your kids pract...

Are your kids overworked, or are they just barely skating by with a few token chores?   As moms, we don’t want our kids to turn into the unpaid help while we laze around the house. (As if!) But how do we strike that balance between letting our kids do too much or too little?   Here’s how to decide: We’re going to look at values, interests, and your gut. And by the end of this, you’ll know whether...

How many discarded planners are laying around your house right now?   And do you know what that number really means? It’s a list of all the time management ways that DIDN’T work for you.   So why don’t you ditch the guilt, toss those empty planners, and dive into what the time management industry ISN’T telling you?   ‘Cause there’s something they don’t want you to know.   What you’ll learn: ·     ...

Did you know that spices and herbs alone can cause you to lose weight – naturally – without spending hours in the gym? Sounds like a dream come true for busy moms, right? In this podcast interview with Spices and Greens, I’m chatting with Joanna about superpower herbs, naturally energizing smoothies, and how to curb our sweets cravings. Hit play to discover the healing power of food to destress yo...

Do you see yourself as your kids’ chore supervisor?   If not, how DO you view your role in the family?   Today I’m going to lay out the case for treating yourself as a manager (and your chore-doing kids as direct subs).   Aka, how to manage your kids while parenting well.   What you’ll learn: ·        How to define “good enough” to your kids ·        What your ideal chore inspection style is ·    ...

I bet you've heard of cycle syncing - but do you know how it can actually help your life? (It's not just to make you super-good at memorizing the scientific name for each phase of your cycle!) In this podcast interview with Hormone Rants, I’m chatting with Briana about using cycle syncing to personalize your exercise routine, what food you eat, and even vacation planning. Click play to d...

Q: How do you know when one of your schedules or routines needs to be retired? A: When it stops working for you!   So what about a deep dive into the what, why, and how of setting up a new routine for your family?   Because you need support on EVERY step of your parenting journey, not just the pretty stages.   What you’ll learn: ·        Does something regularly feel “off” about your day? ·       ...

Does decluttering your calendar count, or is it just a cop-out digital declutter? Here’s why it actually matters to minimize your electronic obligations, not just your closet. If you have zero time between the park and library outing to switch even one load of laundry, then you’ve got bigger problems than too many clothes. You need a declutter session for your life, not just your things.  Episode...

You know, sometimes we just don’t follow through with our lofty intentions.   Maybe even the not so loft ones.   Maybe the “keep crumbs off the floor” and “de-stink-ify the kids’ bathroom” ones.   But you know what?   We can pick up and get going again.   If those priorities are still important to us, why not reframe, reset, and retry that struggling habit so we can enjoy a clean floor, a non-emba...

Does homeschooling sound like a time-intensive school at home scenario? Learn about mindset for homeschooling moms, warning signs, and how to prioritize your relationship with your child. Click to hear the rest of our mindset tips for homeschooling moms! Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/essential-homeschool-mindset/ Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com...

Got a question for you….   Who needs a #momlife coach?   Any mom who's not happy with the results she's getting.   That's it - it's neither a badge of honor nor a badge of shame. It’s real, it’s there, and it’s for you if you’ve got a problem you can’t make heads or tails of.   Okay…. But what do you actually DO when you're in the coaching process? What's ACTUALLY goi...

You know something moms don’t like to do?   Let the kids take responsibility for a good portion of the family-functioning chores.   It’s heresy! Moms are supposed to manage the family! They’re supposed to do everything! Heaven forbid they outsource any food prep, vacuuming, baby dressing, or toilet scrubbing to their own kids!   Um, how did we get into this rut and why can’t we break out of it?!  ...

How many times have you started the new semester already worried that your kids are behind? It's something every homeschool mom I know struggles with. Which is why today I’m chatting with Tina & Jenny of the Homeschool Loftcast about where this pressure comes from, why worrying about preschool is ridiculous, and how to tell when your child is ready for school. Listen to myth-bust your hom...

You’ve probably already got into the planning scene. Printables, planners, markers, and post-its, oh my!   But planning is far more than what kind of washi tape you use on your favorite, just-right, it-took-me-four-years-to-find planner.   So pull up a chair, grab a mug of something hot, and let’s streamline the REAL work of planning. Because you’re the family CEO, and you deserve the bottom line....

Looking for tips on how to do #momlife when kids drive you crazy? In this episode I’m sharing what I do to stay sane as an introverted mom and how you can make your introversion work for you, not against you, in motherhood. Find out how to de-stress an introvert’s experience of motherhood! Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/introvert-vs-extrovert-mom/ Book your free Work/Life Balance s...

You know those to-do lists of yours – the ones that you can never get done?   Well, today we’re going to dig into the brain science behind those not-crossed-off tasks and figure out what’s causing the problem, what you can do about it, and how to keep that from ever happening again in your planning life.   What you’ll learn: ·        Did you know that your brain is naturally “on” for roughly ninet...

Have you ever gotten stuck in the “I’ve GOT to take a breather, but my kids are begging for a (story/walk/tickle fight)” conundrum?   Today we’re going to go deeper with this “I’ve can’t do self-care and be a good mommy” mindset that’s been ingrained into us. (Despite the constant input from the “love yourself” industry – some things are hard to break!)   Here’s what happens when you live accordin...

Ever wanted to ditch the #momlife hamster wheel? Well, today you can – ‘cause it’s time for some productivity myth busting! Discover the key steps to leaving the frazzle life behind you for good in this interview with Alicia Cohen. Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/myth-busting-the-busyness/ Alicia's Freebie : Chaos to Calm Roadmap: https://www.aliciacohendesigns.com/roadmap_ Ali...