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

What’s a mom to do when you feel like running the family has gotten to be too much?   And is this feeling normal for you, a once-in-a-while thing, or a couple times a week?   Check in with yourself – see where you’re at – and let’s get started.   What you’ll learn: ·        Dealing with your particular family – it’s not too much. You can do this. ·        With all the stuff you’ve got going on, yo...

How many times a week do you go to bed with your mind still racing? You can’t quite turn off the thoughts, so you lie awake waiting for the churn to go away.   By then you’ve lost an hour (or two) of sleep. And then your alarm beeps….   Is this scenario familiar?   If so, today we’re going to run through a few hacks that will drastically reduce how much brain churn is going on.   In other words, y...

Let’s talk about wellness specifically for women who want to go beyond the ordinary diet culture terms. Stop jumping from diet to diet and find what works for your unique body, so you can get results while protecting your sanity! (Interview with Lauren Chante.) Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/ditch-wellness-overwhelm/ Grab Lauren's freebie: Journal Prompts for Simplifying Your...

Let’s do a little poll here: who prefers full living, and who likes the idea of slow better?   See, there’s this debate going on in the minimalism field. Some people are totally into the simplicity of not having much on their schedule, while others just want the freedom to put what they want on their calendar – however much or little that is.   So which side do you fall on? Keep your answer handy....

Have you ever wondered how to really take care of yourself as a busy mom? There’s so much to look into: feeding our kids, correcting body image, getting (or staying) fit…. It’s no wonder that wellness is so overwhelming! So today, we’re looking at a new health philosophy: holistic health. Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/productivity-hacks-exercise/ Grab Lucy's freebie here! A B...

We’re moms. Which means we have 1,245 things going on at any given minute. Right?   Let’s prove it: how many action items are on your to-do list, right now? (Go check.)   And how many hours – good hours, not food chopping and kid chasing and bath giving – are left?   It’s time to fix the “too much to do, too little time” paradigm we’re living in. Ready?   What you’ll learn: ·        How much are y...

Give your kids space to decompress from a mountain of toys. To adjust to the reality of minimalism (toy realm style). To see how easy it is to live with only what you love. That is the best lesson you can give them – that living with all the dross removed is a freeing experience. Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/purge-the-toys-to-see-progress/ Book your free Work/Life Balance session...

Shall we talk cleaning routines? (No, not in a “what you need to change right now because you’re the worst cleaner ever” way!)   Time to get something off your chest: What’s the worst thing about your current cleaning routine?   Is it the expectations of perfection that weigh you down every time you see someone else’s evening speed cleaning routine, the daily “five cleaning habits you must have to...

I’ve got a question for you: What would you like to press delete on right now?   Go on, tell me about it.   ·        Is it a certain sports practice that’s been driving you nuts? (It’s at the most inconvenient time possible to get your kids fed.) ·        Maybe a music lesson teacher who rubs you wrong, but you don’t know of anyone else to teach that instrument? (What if I ruined my daughter’s suc...

Time for some #realmom talk:   Do you ever feel like you’re stuck in a superhero movie? You know, one where all the cards are stacked against you, and your powers just aren’t materializing?   You’re supposed to be this wonderful, amazing mom – have a great house – be out with friends regularly – get fit and stay fit – have a hobby (to stay interesting) – eat healthy (whatever the latest trend for...

Have you ever wished you could have a coach just for #momlife matters?   Some people are into health coaches, wealth coaches, speaking coaches – but you’d just like a helping hand in your everyday life right now, thank you very much.   No fancy techniques allowed. Just learning all the #momhacks for the mundane, practical matters that make up the moments of your life – and meeting some great peopl...

We’re talking habits today!   Which camp are you in when it comes to habits? “Habits are a pain in the neck,” or self-improvement nerd?   If you’re in camp one, you’ll learn why habits aren’t something to be feared, avoided, or put off at all costs. (Hint: If those are your automatic responses, they’re someone else’s habits.)   And if you’re in camp two, today is a refresher for you. Gut check tha...

Have you ever felt like you and your kids must have a cosmic language mismatch when you say the words “pick up?”   They seem to hear “pick up a few things” or “pick up at some point today.”   They certainly don’t hear, “You have 20 minutes to get this room in tip-top order!” (Which is what you’re really meaning.)   So how can you help them help you? (I.e., turn into responsible picker-uppers?)   H...

Do you ever wish you could hide from December 23rd till January 2nd?   Just skip the whole holiday celebration thing?   If that’s so, then this article is for you.   Because I’m sharing a little journaling exercise that’ll cut right through the fluff, the should’s, and the perpetual family traditions to the heart of what you want from this holiday.   What you’ll learn: ·        What do you look fo...

Have you ever wanted to skip the party this year with your kids?   Just ditch the hassle, celebrate them simply, and go guilt-free?   Well, you can simplify birthdays – but you don’t need to quit the party hosting to do it. (Unless you want to!)   Read on for three hacks to make birthdays lighter for you.   (Since you’re the one doing the planning, wrapping, buying, and cooking!)   What you’ll lea...

Tell me if this sounds familiar:   You tell your kids to clean up, they tell you that they’re done, and… it doesn’t look any different.   Oh, boy. Life of a mom, right?   Let me fill you in on the three-step process I use with my own kids – maybe it’ll spark some ideas for you.   Ready?   What you’ll learn: ·        Get straight on the importance of a work ethic (for your kids) ·        Teach your...

You feel like you can handle one more thing.   Just one more.   You can handle it. But you cannot speak for yourself and your attitude after that.   You’ve felt this many times, I’m sure. (I sure have – those kids, am I right?)   So – what to do about it?   We're going to talk about yelling and how to stop the boundaries way (not the willpower way), because I'm guessing you've alrea...

We’ve all been there….   ·        Do I really have to do that? ·        Couldn’t I just skip out on this today? ·        Is the sky actually going to fall just because I didn’t ____ (dust the fan, organize the hall closet, or whatever task is on your “should” list today)?   Well, it’s time to clear your to-do lists once and for all, ladies.   No more mile-long running reminders for you!   You dese...

You guys have all heard the definition of insanity attributed to Einstein, right?   You know, the one that goes like this: “The definition of insanity is doing things the same way and expecting a different outcome.”   That one.   So, where are you doing that in your own life, right now?   Going about your week, or day, or year in the exact same way – and still expecting that one day the magic will...

You know, sometimes life just isn’t working.   Despite all the forward action, pre-prepping, and positive mindset shifts, you’re still dealing with all-encompassing anxiety about that one issue.   Maybe it’s your birth choices. Maybe it’s a parenting disagreement. Maybe it’s what to do about a diagnosis. Even something as mundane as a new eating plan.   Whatever the specifics of your life scenario...

Let me ask you: Are you a paper girl or a digital-all-the-way die-hard?   I’d have to say I love paper – but I refuse to use a traditional planner.   Instead, I live by my digital to-do lists, menu plans, and Gmail calendars.   If you’re curious about why I made that choice, keep reading….   What you’ll learn: ·        My top reason for preferring electronic to paper is that I love deleting what I...

So. The kids are home, you’re home, your husband’s home – and you have no idea what you’re going to do with the kids all day.   It sounds like chaos to you, actually. (Since we’re being real here….)   There goes your nice, comfortable routine. No coffee in quiet; no peaceful lunches; no baby-and-me tickle sessions on the floor.   Instead, you’ll have everyone begging for a sip of your drink, the n...

Have you ever wondered what the point is of slow living? Thought, “Why would I want a slow-motion life?”   Then today’s episode is for you.   I’m breaking down three reasons why a slow life IS better for you – aka, exactly what this “slow living” thing is all about!   What you’ll learn: ·        Living slow reduces your stress level ·        When you take up slow living, your kids get a better mom...

How many days this week have you reached the end of your reserves, looked at your to-do list, and kept right on going?   Probably most days. Am I right?   There’s a way to quit running on fumes – to make sure you get what you need, too – and it doesn’t involve pushing through empty.   Here are three tips you can put into practice right now to say goodbye to exhaustion, forever.   What you’ll learn...

Are you overwhelmed by all the productivity advice out there?   Kaizen this, Pomodoro that, eat your frog, find your MIT (no, not the university), multi-task, don’t multi-task….   How in the world are you supposed to figure out what’s actually going to get the job done?   I’ve got a secret for you.   Tweaking your time management rhythms doesn’t have to be hard.   Coming up with new adjustments to...