Work + Life Harmony | Time Management, Organization and Planning for Overwhelmed Women

Constant overwhelm seems to be inevitable for women nowadays and for good reason. Life and motherhood demand a lot! But understanding why we feel this way is the first step to changing things. In this episode, I dive into the top reasons women are feeling overwhelmed — and what we can do about it! Can you remember the last time you weren’t feeling overwhelmed? Almost all of the women I know live i...

Many people think long-term planning is a waste of time — especially for busy moms. But in this episode, I’m sharing how the right kind of annual planning helps you stay present, establish boundaries, and avoid overscheduling so that you can finally create the work-life harmony you desire. When was the last time you followed through with the goals and dreams you wrote down during your annual plann...

The incredible Brie Sodano  is back to share with you the financial planning tips you need to create more space, time, and freedom in your life! Brie’s also one of the featured speakers for my upcoming Plan-A-Palooza annual planning event because let’s face it, planning and money go hand-in-hand. Do the words budgeting or financial planning send shivers down your spine? If so, you’re definitely no...

Unlocking simple ways to identify and minimize the distractions you encounter daily is a game-changer! In this episode, we talk about the two types of distractions that keep you feeling overwhelmed. PLUS, the tools and strategies you need to combat them — including your weekly planning!  What is the number one challenge you face when it comes to staying on track with your weekly planning, feeling...

Finding a Sunday routine that sets you up for success is HUGE for busy moms! We all want to learn how to stop feeling overwhelmed and finally crack the code on how to get organized without sacrificing our weekends — and that’s exactly what today’s guest is here to help us do with five simple steps.  When was the last time you Googled phrases like “how to stop feeling overwhelmed on Monday” or “Sun...

Transitions — we make them all day, every day, but how much attention do we give them? In this episode, I’m exploring how purposeful transitions can increase your productivity and stop you from feeling overwhelmed and irritable. PLUS, I’m sharing the six words that have been a game-changer for me! Have you noticed that even with intentional weekly planning, you’ve been feeling overwhelmed and irri...

When I sit down to do my weekly planning, there are several tools I use, but five specific planning supplies that I just can’t plan without. Today, I’m revealing the absolute essentials for this paper planner lover. PLUS, I’m sharing why you should check them out, too! As you settle in for your weekly planning session, what are your must-have items? When it comes to using a paper planner, there ar...

Wanting to find your style and feel confident in your clothes is NOT shallow. It’s a beautiful way to care for yourself and find harmony in your life. Today, style guru Mary Nidiffer shares how to stop feeling overwhelmed when it comes to your closet and the best tips to save time getting dressed! When you open your closet in the morning, how do you feel? Excited? Overwhelmed? Lost? If the clothes...

Why do I love the color pink so much? If you’ve ever wondered this, today’s episode is giving you the inside scoop on the reasons pink means so much to me and my business, The PINK Bee. Plus, I share how the color pink is tied to passion and what it has to do with you creating work + life harmony! What does the color pink mean to you? I was recently asked about my obsession with pink and why I lov...

When it comes to choosing a paper planner, there are a lot of factors to consider! This week, I dive into what your top priorities should be when choosing a new paper planner. Plus, I’m sharing what these things mean for your weekly planning. Are you team paper planner or team digital planner? If you’re a paper planner lover, this week’s episode is definitely for you! I’m spelling out the top 3 pr...

Mompreneurs, if you’re at a place in life where you desire to create meaningful income but are worried about time, this episode is for you! Tune in as I talk with marketing expert and powerhouse Martha Krejci about how to start affiliate marketing WITHOUT feeling overwhelmed. Have you been searching for a way to make extra money, but are feeling overwhelmed about the amount of time you have to dev...

I spend most of my time talking about monthly and weekly planning from a singular perspective. But, in honor of Father's Day, I want to share a few strategies for co-planning with your spouse or significant other to create more life harmony. PLUS, I’m giving you some family planning tips as well! What is your current strategy for co-planning with your partner or spouse? If your answer was, “W...

When summer finally arrives, it’s easy for your routines and weekly planning to start slipping. But there is a way to create a routine for the break that still allows for flexibility and will save your sanity during these months! Tune in for my top 5 time management tips for moms over summer break. How quickly have you gone from wishing for summer break to counting down the days until school start...

If going paperless is something you’ve considered, but you’ve been feeling overwhelmed about how to make it happen, this conversation is 100% for you! The amazing Abby Lawson has been a game-changer in my own paper-free journey, and she’s here to give you the organization tips you need to go paperless, too. When was the last time you thought about how incredible it would be to finally start going...

Believe it or not, even with weekly planning, you can have too much of a good thing! The tendency to overplan is very real for many women, and that’s why this week, we’re diving into the best ways to know if you’re doing it, what could happen as a result, and how to stop overplanning ASAP. You know I love weekly planning, but did you know it’s actually possible to overplan? It’s true! And if you a...

“Don’t hide your motherhood” is a mantra from MOMpire’s Ashley Meyer that changed my life, and today, she’s here sharing why motherhood and being a mompreneur are such powerful gifts. She’s also here to show you how you can trade in toxic hustle culture for simplicity to find success.  As an employee or business owner, can you remember a time when you felt like you had to hide your motherhood? The...

While you may not consider yourself a quitter, there are times that learning when to quit can actually get you closer to where you need to be. Whether it’s internal or external forces shifting your priorities and circumstances, this episode can help you determine if it’s time to quit to win. Do you know when to stick something out and when to quit? If you’re anything like me and highly driven by g...

Establishing daily routines can be a challenge for moms with ever-changing schedules, but this episode will help you see routines in a new light. Plus, you’ll learn the steps to create flexible routines that actually work for you and discover how to fit them into your weekly planning. As a busy mom, does your daily and weekly planning constantly look different? I get it, and I know with a fluid, c...

Feeling overwhelmed may seem like it’s just part of the gig as a mom. Thankfully, positive parenting expert Amy McCready is here to help and shares the advice we need on priorities, how to get kids to do chores, and so much more! Trust me when I say her tips have been a game-changer in our home. How many times have you started your weekend feeling overwhelmed rather than relaxed and ready to recha...

If you’re struggling with how to get organized when it comes to all of the physical stuff in your home, decluttering expert Katy Wells is THE person you want to learn from. She’s cracked the code and is here to give you the organizational tips you need to find clutter-free freedom as a busy mom.  When was the last time you looked around at all of the stuff accumulating in your house and thought, “...

Organization is supposed to make your life easier, but what happens when you get too organized? This week, we’re diving into how to stop feeling overwhelmed from over-organizing and how to create the right kinds of organizational systems for you and your life. Did you know it is possible to be too organized?   When it comes to getting your life more organized, there is not only a point of diminish...

If you struggle with how to be productive and manage your time during your monthly cycles, cycle syncing is the solution you’ve been searching for! In this episode, expert Megan Rempel shares the secrets to productivity during that time each month — plus, the clock we really should be focusing on. Honest question... Do you wrestle with how to be productive during your monthly cycles?  Ladies, you...

While weekly planning and time management are not meant to bring stress to your life, many people struggle with feelings of anxiety when it comes to making plans. In this episode, we’re getting to the heart of planning anxiety and the strategies you need to plan in a way that supports you.    When you think about weekly planning in your life, what emotions come up?   For some women, making plans a...

It's that time of year! The Beautiful Home, Beautiful Life Summit is here and I have the amazing founder to share some tips with you!   Sign up here: https://msumrell--kaleidoscope-living.thrivecart.com/2022-beautiful-home-beautiful-life/ The FREE Master Your Morning Event is Back! Join me July 20 - 24 to discover YOUR perfect morning routine. ☀️  www.megansumrell.com/morning ________________...

Bullet Journals. I'll be blunt. I do not recommend them. They claim to help with productivity but they simply do not. There are a few key elements that are missing from the bullet journal technique and in today's episode, I am going to break it down for you! The FREE Master Your Morning Event is Back! Join me July 20 - 24 to discover YOUR perfect morning routine. ☀️  www.megansumrell.com...