I'm throwing a birthday bash for my oldest, thinking I've got it all together, thanks to my trusty Trello board. But as the day unfolds, I notice things could've gone smoother with a bit more clarity in my communication. Miscommunication can be like that game of telephone we played as kids – what's said at the start might not be what comes back around. One major misstep was when my mom, the party planning pro, offered help. I confidently declined, thinking I had everything under … [Read more...] about The Impact of Miscommunication on Working Moms
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Managing Your Priorities: Simple Practice to Reduce Overwhelm
We're in the middle of the holiday season. But, you know, things can get pretty cray-cray, especially for us working moms. Don't stress, though! I've got simple method to help you this season without losing your cool. Let's dive into an easy-peasy way to handle our priorities. 'Cause let's be real, being a mom is awesome, but it can also get a bit overwhelming. We look at our massive to-do list and just wanna hide, right? No worries, I got your back. Step 1: The Brain Dump Ever felt … [Read more...] about Managing Your Priorities: Simple Practice to Reduce Overwhelm
Working Smarter, Not Harder: Batching for the Busy Mom
As a busy mom, juggling a never-ending to-do list can sometimes feel overwhelming. With countless tasks to complete each day, it can be challenging to find the time and energy to get everything done. That's where batching comes in - a technique that can help you streamline your daily tasks, save time, and reduce stress. By grouping similar tasks and completing them in batches, you can improve your productivity and efficiency. In this episode, we will discuss how batching can be a … [Read more...] about Working Smarter, Not Harder: Batching for the Busy Mom
Do You Have Too Much on Your Plate? An Easy Way Working Moms Can More Time and Less Stress
In Bethany Frankel's book Business Is Personal, she says … Sometimes a red light is a green light. Sometimes saying no to something allows us to say yes to something else. How many times have said yes or committed to something only to find out it takes more time and energy than your expected? When you compound this with other commitments, you end up stressed, burned out, resentful, and overwhelmed. In this episode, I will share a simple way to get out of the habit of saying yes to everyone … [Read more...] about Do You Have Too Much on Your Plate? An Easy Way Working Moms Can More Time and Less Stress
How to Get Aligned with Your Priorities and Reach Your Goals with 15 Minutes
Do you feel like there is never enough time in the day to get things done? It doesn't help when you hear gurus tell you just make it a priority and you will get it done. You have so many priorities and as a mom, it can get pretty stressful trying to sort things out. My guest, Cara Harvey, is here to help. In this episode, we unpack some of the topics mentioned in her new book called The 15 Minute Formula. This book is what you need because it is a productivity book geared towards moms. … [Read more...] about How to Get Aligned with Your Priorities and Reach Your Goals with 15 Minutes
Have Long To-Do List and No Time? Tips for Creating a Schedule to Get Things Done
Do you find it challenging to get everything done during the week? I know that I have had many weeks that I struggled to get things done until I developed a system to plan for the week that changed everything for me. I want to share with you some tips and tricks that I have found for finding pockets of time and creating a schedule that I can actually follow. In this episode, I break down a step-by-step of how I plan for the week to create time for myself and knock out my to-do … [Read more...] about Have Long To-Do List and No Time? Tips for Creating a Schedule to Get Things Done
Simple Steps to Be More Productive from the Productivity God Mother
LISTEN: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | STITCHER Sometimes getting up and getting started with the day is a challenge. The bed feels so good and you start to think about all of the things you have to do and decide to sleep for a few more minutes. Next thing you know, you've overslept and are late for work. This leads to a spiral that can send your day down into the dumps. Having a productive day doesn't necessarily require you to wake up super early in the morning. But there are a few … [Read more...] about Simple Steps to Be More Productive from the Productivity God Mother
Your Menstrual Cycle Matters! What Your Flow and Your Foods Do to Your Energy and Burnout
LISTEN: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | STITCHER Do you ever feel like your period is a curse? I know I did! Not until I learned that being a woman and having a menstrual cycle is our superpower. It may sound crazy but stay with me. Once you understand that our menstrual cycle is broken up into periods of extreme productivity you will see why I say it is a superpower. Trying to operate at 100% every day during the month is a sure way to set yourself up from exhaustion and burnout. Listen to … [Read more...] about Your Menstrual Cycle Matters! What Your Flow and Your Foods Do to Your Energy and Burnout
A Supermom’s Secrets On How She Does It All
LISTEN: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | STITCHER Are you struggling to do it all? Check out this episode with supermom Andrea as she shares the secrets on how to do it all and have time to do the things you enjoy. You will be surprised it is probably not what you are thinking. Andrea Thomas is a wife and mom to five awesome kids. When Andrea had her first child, created a brand, Scratch me not, due to her experience with her daughter scratching because of itchy eczema as a baby. She is also an … [Read more...] about A Supermom’s Secrets On How She Does It All
Time Management Tips to Tackle Unpredictable Schedules
LISTEN: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | STITCHER As moms life happens no matter how much you try to plan and prepare. This can leave you feeling defeated especially when that to-do list is a mile long. In this episode, I talked to Paula about time management tips that will help us to get things done even when our schedules are unpredictable. Paula is a life coach and host of the I'm Busy Being Awesome podcast. As a productivity fanatic, Paula helps busy, awesome women live their best lives by … [Read more...] about Time Management Tips to Tackle Unpredictable Schedules