The Unbusy Mom - take your time back strategies for business moms
Welcome to the Unbusy Mom, where I help you love your work-from-home mom life again. Hi, I’m Alyssa - the Take Your Time Back coach, plus a homeschool mom to 5 kids - and mompreneur life is easy for me!And if I can make it work - not just work, thrive - then you can, too.It’s time to-Give yourself the workouts, journaling, and hobby time you need every single day (that’s why it’s 3 hours, not 40 minutes)-Deep work for hours (guilt-free) as you scale your business-Shut off the marketing brain so you can be fully present a...
Thu, April 17, 2025
Client Case Study: The ONE time I want you to blend business with personal life in your weekly schedule!
How many of those "need to schedule the next dentist appointment" or "buy my 4-year-old's next season wardrobe" or "plan the family birthday party meal for 10 people" mom to-do's do you have on your mental to-do list? Just sitting there, waiting for you to be able to get around to them? And is it a struggle to find time to complete these extra personal tasks for you? This is an extremely common problem among the business owning moms I work with, so don't feel at all bad if it happens to you. In fact, I'm going to share with you the advice I gave a client when she came to me with this specific situation. You’ve got this! Alyssa De-stress daily life as a work-at-home mom: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Subscribe to your weekly Mompreneur Life Made Easy! And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, April 15, 2025
Sneak peek: A personal story of how not to do work life balance in a business launch - aka, why I still need my own productivity principles as a work from home mom!
Don't do what I did. Yes, this is me, the productivity expert, talking. When I was 6 weeks into starting my online business, I got a case study opportunity and used that to pressure myself to overdeliver. You see, I didn't have a website up - at least, I had a domain name, and some badly written pages, and a bunch of horrible graphics (graphic design from scratch is one of my weak points), and I was offered a chance to get on another successful business owner's website and have my stuff featured. It was too good to pass up. So being the classic overachiever, I said "yes ma'am! here's when you can expect this from me" (a full month ahead of her submit-by date), and then busted my butt to turn my whole site around. Here’s why that was a terrible idea…. You’ve got this! Alyssa De-stress daily life as a work-at-home mom: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Subscribe to your weekly Mompreneur Life Made Easy! And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, April 10, 2025
Client Case Study: Do THIS when you’re running out of time during the week to get everything done for your team and clients!
What's going to happen to your business if you're a work-at-home mom who's only got 10 hours a week to devote to business needle-moving activities? And is this going to be a death knell to your business ambitions, or can you wriggle any way around this hard hours line? The inspiration for this came from one of my clients, who's got 4 kids at home, 1 still an infant and thus napping, and said she had only 10 hours a week to work on her business. Not surprisingly, she was finding that all her time was taken up with just doing podcast interviews and the scheduling/post-production work associated with all of that - there was no time for her to work on her OWN business herself! Needless to say, this was a huge time and scheduling issue, and I was so happy she brought it to me. Because when you're THIS crunched for time, every little bit counts. So here are the options I gave her - if you're dealing with a lack of biz time in your business, steal them for yourself. You’ve got this! Alyssa De-stress daily life as a work-at-home mom: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Subscribe to your weekly Mompreneur Life Made Easy! And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, April 08, 2025
Don’t do this: the MOST burnout-prone way to set up your weekly schedule when scaling your business!
All right, time to get real with you: here's why working through the weekend is the most inefficient use of your time as a mom biz owner. 'Cause you've got a whole bunch of mom things to do on the weekend, NOT enough time to be frantically writing those launch emails or creating all the graphics for your next carousel post. You're supposed to be taking a day for all that food prep and house cleaning and grocery shopping (and kid snuggling!), and whatever else didn't fit into your week as a biz-owning mom! So what do you do when you’re caught in “Oh boy, I could get so much more done if I had a 6th work day!" mode? You’ve got this! Alyssa De-stress daily life as a work-at-home mom: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Subscribe to your weekly Mompreneur Life Made Easy! And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, April 07, 2025
Turning Layoffs Into Launches with Megan Tobler
Today we have a bonus episode for you all about Turning Layoffs Into Launches. We’re bringing on a guest, Megan Tobler, to talk about how she got kicked out of the corporate world into the business one - literally! - and had to make her own way - and in the process, discovered a life that was far more than she could have dreamed of. You’ve got this! Alyssa Megan's links: Website: www.selfstarther.com Sign up for the FREE community: www.selfstarther.com/together IG: https://www.instagram.com/selfstart.her/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megantobler/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SelfStartHER Love your daily life as a work-at-home mom: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Subscribe to your weekly Mompreneur Life Made Easy! And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, April 03, 2025
Client Case Study: Try THIS if you love your work from home day, but you’ve got way too many chores and kid activities to cram into your weekend!
Unless you have ironclad off time boundaries, you’re going to naturally view the weekend as the “catch all” for whatever chores and tasks you didn’t have time to get to over the work week - pretty natural to have that view. And then, you spend all of Saturday cramming in your food prep and your house cleaning and your “run the kids to something fun” on top of the 5 different things you didn’t get to during the week (1 for each day you worked), and then what happens? You’re tapped out, zoo-ed out, and absolutely sick of being productive. It’s a real thing. You NEED that weekend break. So here’s how you get it…. You’ve got this! Alyssa De-stress daily life as a work-at-home mom: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Subscribe to your weekly Mompreneur Life Made Easy! And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, April 01, 2025
Why I started this online business after swearing I’d never be one of those side hustle mom entrepreneurs!
Guess what - I wasn’t one of those kids who ran lemonade stands and always knew she wanted to start a company. In fact, I was determined that I would never be an entrepreneur. They were “those people.” They took risks. They thought outside the box. They were creative. And that wasn’t me, or so I told myself. So I kept right on trucking in my daily life, down the path that I had set. Until I came to a roadblock. Find out what I did, and why I turned to entrepreneurship to turn my purpose-seeking mom life around! You’ve got this! Alyssa De-stress daily life as a work-at-home mom: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Subscribe to your weekly Mompreneur Life Made Easy! And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, March 27, 2025
Client case study: Try THIS to get things done when you truly hate schedules and task lists - but you’re also an entrepreneur!
Are you feeling stuck, confined, overscheduled at the thought of building your own “best life” or “mom productivity routine” or all that stuff? Does creating your best weekly calendar sound like just another hoop to jump through, another rigid schedule to keep, that you don’t really want to do? This is where one of my busy clients was when she came to me, and here’s how I turned her reluctance on its head…. You’ve got this! Alyssa De-stress daily life as a work-at-home mom: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Subscribe to your weekly Mompreneur Life Made Easy! And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, March 25, 2025
Successfully running a family alongside a business is NOT just about to-do lists - here’s the secret key you ACTUALLY need!
If it were all about to-do lists, I could just send you home with “the 7 essential hacks to crush your to-do list” and you’d be done and good forever. But it doesn’t work that way. What you put on your to-do list, when you make time for it, how much time you choose for it, when you’re taking breaks between it – all that’s to do with your mindset. And unless those pieces are in place, you won’t actually succeed in knocking out that to-do list. Here’s how it ACTUALLY works. You’ve got this! Alyssa De-stress daily life as a work-at-home mom: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Subscribe to your weekly Mompreneur Life Made Easy! And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Sat, March 22, 2025
Say No with Boundaries with Tiffani Bibb of Turning Actions into Ambitions
(Re-shared with permission from Tiffani's podcast.) Struggling to say no? Feeling overwhelmed with all the demands on your time? In this episode, Tiffani sits down with Alyssa, a productivity coach and mother of five, to talk about the power of setting boundaries. We dive into why women—especially moms—struggle to say no, and how you can take back control of your time without guilt. Alyssa shares her three key pillars for setting boundaries: Scheduling : Structuring your time to reflect your priorities Delegation : Learning to let go and ask for help Mindset Shift : Recognizing that your worth isn’t tied to how much you do If you’re tired of feeling stretched thin and ready to reclaim your time, this episode is for you! You’ll learn: The biggest reasons moms struggle to say no How to confidently set boundaries without guilt The power of delegation and how to start using it today Why shifting your mindset about worthiness changes everything Stick around until the end, where Alyssa offers a Productivity Audit to help you assess where your time is really going and make impactful changes. You’ve got this! Alyssa Love your daily life as a work-at-home mom: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Subscribe to your weekly Mompreneur Life Made Easy! Tiffani’s Links: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/tiffani-bibb-coaching IG: www.instagram.com/tiffani_bibb_coaching/ FB: www.facebook.com/tbibbcoaching Email: connect@tiffanibibb.com Website: www.tiffanibibb.com And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, March 20, 2025
You’re going to have to redo your daily schedule THIS often as a busy work-at-home mom - and no one warned you about it.
The best work/life balance rhythms aren't static; the best work-from-home family routines aren't set in stone. Babies grow, which means their sleep and food needs change to match. (You have lots of experience with this already!) Well, your business grows, too. Your client load increases You're in a launch, and you need someone else to make lunch for the family each day of open cart And then there’s your annual going-on-vacation prep routine…. Look: you're a mom, and your kids (and business!) are growing, and that's normal. Here’s how to handle it. You’ve got this! Alyssa De-stress daily life as a work-at-home mom: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Subscribe to your weekly Mompreneur Life Made Easy! And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, March 18, 2025
Are you committed to enjoying a great work/life balance in your business, or are you just interested?
Because those are two different things. And I don’t think most mompreneurs realize the difference. See, being “interested” in change is usually thought to be enough. You’re doing all the things, researching, talking about it, talking up what you’re going to do, what the best options are, etc. But you’re not actually out there, making that calendar availability change. Outsourcing something different. Testing it out. You’re still just DECIDING if you want to do it. And that’s not actual work/life balance. Nor will it ever get you there. You’ve got this! Alyssa De-stress daily life as a work-at-home mom: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Subscribe to your weekly Mompreneur Life Made Easy! And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, March 13, 2025
Don’t let yourself think THIS if you want to be a successful 6-figure entrepreneur!
“I’m just going to be in hustle mode for a bit.” Rewind!! You’re running a business, and your mom friends aren’t, but you’re measuring yourself by the exact same standard. But you’re doing the house, the husband, and the kids AND the marketing, the lead gen, the team, the content, and the courses (or clients) - she isn’t! So it’s time to get clear on what you’re actually struggling with, plus how much white space (aka, time) you actually NEED to accomplish your business-mom day-in-a-life priorities. You’ve got this! Alyssa De-stress daily life as a work-at-home mom: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Subscribe to your weekly Mompreneur Life Made Easy! And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, March 11, 2025
If I see THIS at the end of your day, you’re off track for being a great mom AND a thriving business owner.
Have you bought into this? Are you constantly fighting against that pull of “I’ve got to tire myself out today”? Here’s what this mentality robs you of. It steals the joy of sitting down when you need a break (‘cause “you’re not done yet”). It takes the end goal of “I did my work, now I get to rest” away from you (because the only rest you get is bed). It robs you of every single ounce of enjoyment of your family, because hey – you’re supposed to serve till you drop, remember? (And it’s hard not to resent them for that.) Mama, let’s do THIS instead and turn this whole (false!) cultural narrative around. You’ve got this! Alyssa De-stress daily life as a work-at-home mom: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Subscribe to your weekly Mompreneur Life Made Easy! And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, March 06, 2025
Client case study: I tell all my clients THIS when they’re already out of energy but they’ve got a huge to-do list!
Your to-do list is stacking up, your own energy is dropping, and you just can’t muster up the brain power to knock out anything else – but all those tasks are super important and really have to get done this week (or month). Sound familiar? If this is you, I just had a client in this exact situation, so I’ll let you listen in on what I told her. (It’s the REALISTIC way to get it all done!) You’ve got this! Alyssa De-stress daily life as a work-at-home mom: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Subscribe to your weekly Mompreneur Life Made Easy! And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, March 04, 2025
Try THIS to wake up your brain when you’ve got a full day of projects and clients ahead, and you stayed up too late last night!
You know all those great dreams and plans you had for yourself when you started working at home? Those “I’m going to love every minute of my flexible, work from home day, get up at 5am every morning, drink a green smoothie, and dive into deep work for 2 hours before my kids are awake”? Yeah, those ones. How about the realistic way to avoid burnout when the shiny newness has worn off, and you’re faced instead with the reality of “I stayed up too late last night, I’ve got clients to serve this morning, and I need an energetic shift right NOW”? Alyssa De-stress daily life as a work-at-home mom: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Subscribe to your weekly Mompreneur Life Made Easy! And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, February 27, 2025
Client case study: Do THIS to fit in big annual business tasks (like tax prep and accounting) when you’re short on room in your weekly business schedule!
I know you've got a nice, everyday, taking-care-of-my clients and handling-my-kids set of routines down. In fact, you really like your typical work-from-home life! But then comes along the reconciling, or the end-of-year accounting, or the back-end inventory-ing, and you HATE those tasks. Not to mention, because you hate them, you've been putting them off for months, so you REALLY have a snowed-under to-do list! It's not just a matter of entering this week's transactions - oh, no. It's more like “enter the last 9 months of transactions, and hope I get everything right!” Your avoidance feelings make complete sense from a work/life balance perspective - because this one nasty task has gotten built up so much, that it's almost insurmountable to picture yourself actually making a dent in it! So of course you're feeling discouraged and overwhelmed and not doing anything about it. But what if you asked someone else for help…. And she told you THIS? You’ve got this! Alyssa De-stress daily life as a work-at-home mom: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Subscribe to your weekly Mompreneur Life Made Easy! And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, February 25, 2025
Stop buying into all that working mom guilt – quit it by doing THIS!
Listen, it’s time you stopped paying the price. The CEO mom guilt price, I mean. The price for not knowing if you’ve got enough time to finish your to-do list today. The price for staying up too late the night before cramming in another website consult and all the quotes to go with it. The price for dithering over what the EXACT next right goal on your quarterly to-do list should be. The price for frittering away precious kid-free work time, down the social media scroll hole again. You’ve already paid so much. But you’re still stuck with that miles-long to-do list. (Especially when you think about 2x-ing this business!) I’ve got the fix for you - keep listening to grab it. You’ve got this! Alyssa De-stress daily life as a work-at-home mom: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Subscribe to your weekly Mompreneur Life Made Easy! And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, February 24, 2025
Standing Out from the Crowd to Make More Impact on Your Tribe with Emanuela Hall of The Speaking + Storytelling Podcast
Today we have a bonus episode for you all about standing out from the crowd to make more impact on your tribe. We’re bringing on a guest, Emanuela Hall, to talk about storytelling and visibility as a faith-driven entrepreneur. Emanuela is the speaking coach and story consultant for Christ-led entrepreneurs and leaders. She helps them speak with authority and captivate their audiences so they can create a community of raving fans, explode their impact, and change the world. Emanuela's download : On Camera Checklist + Script Outline: https://mailchi.mp/f07664116579/oncamerachecklistscriptoutline?fbclid=IwY2xjawIHUfZleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHXJcuc_bSmsw_oNZd78j4mN4cYLEqKZBmc-6i9s_yg58TEfZD01zKr4qEw_aem_PyZAdbQQk7ZORTuM26w0-A Emanuela's IG : https://www.instagram.com/emanuela.hall/ Emanuela's FB group : Speaking + Storytelling Mastery: for Coaches, Leaders + Creative Bosses: https://www.facebook.com/groups/582573878962414 Emanuela's podcast : The Speaking and Storytelling Podcast: for Christ-led Entrepreneurs + Leaders: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-speaking-and-storytelling-podcast-for-christ/id1744414818 You’ve got this! Alyssa Love your daily life as a work-at-home mom: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Subscribe to your weekly Mompreneur Life Made Easy! And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, February 20, 2025
Do THIS to fix a crazy morning routine when you've got 3 kids to get out the door to school! (Before you can work on your business.)
What do you do if you've got kids who go to school (which theoretically means you have lots of nice free time during the day), but that means your morning routine is crazy and your evening homework/food in mouth/drive everybody to extracurriculars routine is even worse? That’s what this client came to me about. She liked the mid-afternoon free time that came with her schedule, but not only were her mornings completely non-restful, her evenings had way too much to fit in! And her kids were starting to stay up late because of it. With the predictable results the next morning. Keep listening to find out what I did…. You’ve got this! Alyssa De-stress daily life as a work-at-home mom: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Subscribe to your weekly Mompreneur Life Made Easy! And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, February 18, 2025
Do this NOW, even if you haven’t earned it yet in your business!
You feel like it’s the unspoken rule of your life: moms don’t rest till they’re done. (Which means never - especially since you have a successful business to keep up with.) What our culture tell us: It’s bad to sit down in the middle of the day. It’s wrong to flop halfway through your morning. It’s lazy to quit before the to-do list is all crossed off. Where did we get this idea that rest equals laziness? You’ve got this! Alyssa De-stress daily life as a work-at-home mom: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Subscribe to your weekly Mompreneur Life Made Easy! And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, February 17, 2025
A Non-Scary Look at Backend Systems for Scaling Your Business with Ashley Ludlow
Today we have a bonus episode for you all about A Non-Scary Look at Backend Systems for Scaling Your Business. We’re bringing on a guest, Ashley Ludlow, to talk about the non-client-facing, backend supporting role - because that’s just as crucial to your business happiness as the promo you’re running and the type of clients you’re serving. File Management Hierarchy Template : https://rediscovermagic.com/from-chaos-to-clarity/?utm_source=your-unbusy-life&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=free-download The Digital Declutter Mini-Course : https://rediscovermagic.com/the-digital-declutter-mini-course/ (Use coupon code UNBUSY10 at checkout for 10% off) You’ve got this! Alyssa De-stress daily life as a work-at-home mom: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Subscribe to your weekly Mompreneur Life Made Easy! And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, February 13, 2025
Use this ONE hack to calm your nervous system as a busy working mom!
We both know that regulating our nervous system is incredibly good for us, and we’d LIKE to be de-stressed, but sometimes it’s hard to get there practically as a mother. You’ve got the kids crawling all over you, maybe another one actually on you (nursing or just hanging on!), school activities to plan, food to eat (oh wait, make), and all the minutiae that comes with running a family – and it’s all so incredibly activating. (If nothing else, due to the sheer noise level!) So what can you do, as a business-owning mom, to get to that delicious internal state of an unfrazzled nervous system? You’ve got this! Alyssa De-stress daily life as a work-at-home mom: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Subscribe to your weekly Mompreneur Life Made Easy! And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, February 11, 2025
Do THIS to give yourself a 4-day weekend if you’re an online coach who needs to recharge!
You’re staring down the calendar at one of those precious 4-day weekends, guiltily wondering if it’s okay to unhook from work this much (and whether you need to be super productive around the house to make up for it!). Use these 3 hacks from my own recent 4-day mini vacation to reset your OWN break-vs.-business energy! You’ve got this! Alyssa De-stress daily life as a work-at-home mom: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Subscribe to your weekly Mompreneur Life Made Easy! And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, February 06, 2025
Client case study: You’re forgetting THIS about taking care of yourself when you hit the CEO level!
Have you been going, going, going so hard on your business - and then taking care of the kids - that you're neglecting yourself? Forgetting that you have needs, too, and ignoring the very basic food and shower and sleep priorities that keep you running? Sometimes we just get so caught up in one more work project, and "oh, the kids need this," and "I don't have time to do that" that we think it's no big deal to skip our own breakfast, do it again for our lunch (just eat the kids' leftovers, if there are any), and spend the supper hour rushing around to making sure everyone ELSE’S needs are met. This has to stop. You'll never run on all cylinders as a business owner if you keep letting yourself get to the fumes level on your OWN nutrition, your OWN hygiene, and your OWN sleep. You’ve got this! Alyssa De-stress daily life as a work-at-home mom: https://yourunbusylife.com/ And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, February 04, 2025
Create a daily life you LOVE as a work-from-home business mom when you do THIS!
Are you still living in discipline mode, forcing yourself to “get it together,” and constantly worrying that you’re not getting your kids-vs.-business balancing act just right? That stops now. Because you’re not going to make it to your income goals (and still LIKE your own life!) if you don’t stop living under this “I can only use my own bootstraps” pressure. You’ve got this! Alyssa De-stress daily life as a work-at-home mom: https://yourunbusylife.com/ And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, January 30, 2025
Client case study: Do THIS to relaunch your business after mat leave and pivot your services at the same time!
You had a difficult birth, or started your business pre-kids, and now post-maternity leave, you’re getting that “time to get things rolling again” feeling for your business. One of my clients was in this exact situation, and to make matters even more dicey, she was looking at a complete business pivot and reboot on top. She said, “I’m feeling a lot of anxiety over getting things up and running, pivoting my product suite, and re-setting up all my old work times and routines post baby. How do I choose the exact right thing to do next? I’ve got so much already invested in terms of business foundations, and I don’t want to waste that.” Here’s what we did…. (And it’s not what you’d expect!) You’ve got this! Alyssa De-stress daily life as a work-at-home mom: https://yourunbusylife.com/ And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, January 28, 2025
The real reason why it’s hard to do THIS in your everyday mom-running-a-business life!
Yes, I admit it – it’s hard to change. Your brain keeps wanting to pull you back into those same negative thinking patterns of self-scolding each and every time you get something wrong. You’re automatically self-sabotaging every week you build a new habit. Your body’s just trying to keep the status quo (even if your higher self knows better). But you know how you’re going to overcome this - by crafting that picture of your new life. New body. New habit. And this picture is SO compelling that you return to it over and over, no matter how many times you fall down along the way. No, it’s not going to be “easy” to uplevel yourself enough to delegate 85% of your chores, or take breaks whenever your cycle needs you to, or limit yourself to a 3-item to-do list. But that’s what your multi-6-figure dream requires. And more than anything else, you want that dream. You’ve got this! Alyssa De-stress daily life as a work-at-home mom: https://yourunbusylife.com/ And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, January 23, 2025
Shift THIS about your daily mom life to get past your comfort zone in business!
As long as you're afraid that the pain of fixing this, getting yourself the solution, is going to be worse than the pain of living with this daily annoyance…. ….You’re not gonna make a change. So what I want you to explore today is why. WHY are you feeling like this? What’s this slightly uncomfortable, not quite fitting anymore in my mom life feeling coming from? You’ve got this! Alyssa De-stress daily life as a work-at-home mom: https://yourunbusylife.com/ And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, January 21, 2025
Stop trying to remember what’s on your to-do list today as a business mom – rely on THIS instead!
Stop wasting your brain space on forcing yourself to clean the bathroom between client calls, or check off your new water-drinking habit! (Yes, really - this is coming from a time management expert!) Because you’ve GOT to have a structure of some sort for your day, and that means you need (or already use!) a system. A system for what to do when you get up, a system for how long it takes you to get the kids ready for school, a system for how to decide what to eat for lunch. Here’s how to hack systems to make your daily life easier when you’re running a business…. You’ve got this! Alyssa De-stress daily life as a work-at-home mom: https://yourunbusylife.com/ And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, January 20, 2025
How to Scale Without the Hustle as a Service Provider with Laura Baum
Today, we have a bonus episode for you! We’re bringing on a guest, Laura Baum, to talk about how to scale without the hustle as a service provider. You see, Laura’s health program offerings shifted from in person brick and mortar to hybrid at the end of 2018 when she realized that growing to scale her local service and product-based business would require more overhead expenses and marketing than her newer online only business offers. After successfully navigating her own autoimmunity with herbs and holistic health tools, she then built a company to bring her solutions to other people. Then, on a mission to strengthen holistic healthcare businesses, Laura started helping other businesses since her own company pivot went so well. Free download: Miracle Workflow : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qvV-gc4aV-SnWljFArUbt25bh2hcDuH1qRTd7jddmQE/edit?usp=sharing Free mini course: Holistic wellness : https://learn.laurasbotanicals.com/workshop-signup Live event next week: register here : (1) Become A Herbalist 5 Day LIVE Event January 27th-February 3rd | Facebook Laura's site : https://www.laurasbotanicals.com/ You’ve got this! Alyssa De-stress daily life as a work-at-home mom: https://yourunbusylife.com/ And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, January 16, 2025
Client Case Study: You’re allowed to do this EVEN if you have young kids plus a business!
What do you need? And are you allowing yourself to take it? To back plan for it? To set the alarm for it? Because yes – you CAN have exactly what you’re longing for. (You probably don’t even have to wait for him to be old enough for kindergarten or for her to get potty trained.) That 6:30am yoga class before the kids go to school is a possibility - a choice - for you. Not an “if only” or a “when my kids are older.” Here’s how to make it happen…. You’ve got this! Alyssa De-stress daily life as a work-at-home mom: https://yourunbusylife.com/ And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, January 14, 2025
You have complete permission to redo your daily WFH schedule every time THIS happens!
Don't feel guilty for letting your work hours ebb and flow according to your family season. If you're stretched out on the sofa trying not to move anything so you don't throw up, don't bother typing and doing hardcore studying - that pregnancy nausea is ALLOWED to be too distracting for you. And conversely, if your youngest just started school, and you suddenly have 2 more hours in the workday than you used to, don't feel guilty for using that to work on your business. We're all envying you when we can't, so don't you back off now that you have the hours and the energy to actually START working more! Here’s what both of these scenarios have in common…. You’ve got this! Alyssa De-stress daily life as a work-at-home mom: https://yourunbusylife.com/ And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, January 09, 2025
Want to know the 2 biggest myths about working from home with your kids around?
Did you believe these 2 myths when you first started work-at-home days with your kids? Because if you have the right mindset about what you are and aren’t allowed to do in your business (and your family’s daily schedule, and your kids’ playtimes), then no mom guilt is allowed. It just doesn’t exist. It’s not a thing. All because you got straight in what your role is right here, right now; what your kids can handle (as far as being away from you); and what you should be doing with each and every precious ounce of non-kid-focused energy. And that’s the clarity that’ll get you to 6 figures and beyond - whether you’re putting in 15 hours a week on your business, or 30. Doesn’t matter. You are going to get there. Because you’re so crystal clear on what you can and can’t do, and you’ve got zero mindset gunk (aka mom guilt) about it. You’ve got this! Alyssa De-stress daily life as a work-at-home mom: https://yourunbusylife.com/ And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, January 07, 2025
The secret to 1% success in the entrepreneurial space (when you're a female business owner with kids) is THIS.
Do you know how to be a 1% woman? “A 1% woman remembers who the *** she is.” (This is from Cait Scudder.) Because how many of you were like me, and got into online business because you wanted a challenge and starting your own business seemed like the best way to lean into your ambitions. Anyone raising a hand? And you don’t have to be a broke breadwinner to deserve a chance to succeed. ‘Cause your spot at the table comes from your desire to do online marketing so that you can benefit other women. And that’s all the permission you need. You’ve got this! Alyssa De-stress daily life as a work-at-home mom: https://yourunbusylife.com/ And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, January 02, 2025
DO this FIRST to make a realistic productivity plan for all of 2025 (especially when you’re planning your launch calendar)!
Woo hoo! You’re on the early planning train; you’ve just got January all set to your satisfaction; and you’re setting your sights on everything past your first quarter (‘cause why waste all this “get up and go” energy when you could be taking charge of your entire business schedule for the year, am I right?). Wait, not so fast. I know you’re all motivated and gung ho now, but what about when you’re in July and it’s pool-with-the-kids mode (or worse yet, May and you’re all wrung out for your business ‘cause you’ve spent too much time go-go-going, and now you’re all wrung out?). Before you schedule in every available nook and cranny on your calendar to be a super productive, the-most-amazing-ever business income year, we need to get clear on one thing: you aren’t always going to have this level of energy for your business. So that means we need to schedule in some “not full tilt” biz weeks for you throughout the year, just so you aren’t beating yourself up over not meeting some “January first” level of energy expendability 52 out of 52 weeks of the year. Okay? Because I was able to grow my business as a busy mom with only 3 things per day on my to-do list - and if I got these results, then you can, too! You’ve got this! Alyssa De-stress daily life as a work-at-home mom: https://yourunbusylife.com/ And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, December 31, 2024
Do THIS to set New Year’s goals (without hustle or burnout!) when you’re a CEO mom with an online business
So, you want to steal my top-most, efficiency-producing, do-this-for-your-goal-setting hacks? I’ve got you, right here. And it’s not what you think. Instead of being more and more productive - rather than agonizing over picking the most needle moving biz goal of all time - we’re just going to lean into your intuition and start making momentum on *something*. Here’s my counter-intuitive 3-step process. You’ve got this! Alyssa De-stress daily life as a work-at-home mom: https://yourunbusylife.com/ And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, December 30, 2024
Client Case Study: THIS is the easiest way to up your monthly revenue without wrecking your carefully balanced work-at-home schedule!
You’re loving your hours (both daily and weekly view), and you’re really leaning into your WFH-with-kids life and soaking it all up. (Half days with your kids! No stress when they come home sick! Slow mornings sipping coffee and snuggling them around the house!) FINALLY you have the calendar you dreamed of. And then along comes a financial problem in your personal life. All of a sudden, you need a ton more money than you’re getting. And you’re wondering how you’re going to stretch to fit this financially, plus what monetary sacrifices you’ll need to make (if you can’t find a way to increase your income), as well as feeling kind of resentful that now you don’t get to enjoy that nice, new WFH schedule. Because earning money takes precedence, and the budget stress potential is eating you up. Guess what – one of my clients was in this exact same situation, and here’s the sneaky solution I found her…. You’ve got this! Alyssa De-stress daily life as a work-at-home mom: https://yourunbusylife.com/ And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, December 26, 2024
Client Case Study: What you REALLY mean when you say you’re not making enough progress on that!
This is a Client Case Study, and today we’re talking about a common feeling for coaching clients, aka, when you don’t feel like you’re making any progress. (In other words, where your wins are hiding!) One of my clients recently was expressing some frustration to me that she didn’t feel like she was making as much progress as she’d wanted, halfway through our coaching. But here’s the neat part: she knew what to do – right away – the moment she gave herself permission to explore it. To imagine it might be possible for her. So here’s what I told her…. Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/dont-feel-like-im-making-progress And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, December 24, 2024
My version of work/life balance with 5 kids in the house (as an introverted, homeschooling mom with a coaching business!)
Curious how I genuinely don't feel rushed with so many kids? I'll let you in on a secret: I give myself plenty of recharge time during the day. Here’s how I do it - yes, even with 5 kids. Today’s topics: How I give myself ample recharge time, even during a busy homeschooling and client work day The practical strategies I use to get 3 hours a day to myself Where to modify typical alone time hacks so they fit your work from home mom life Stop thinking that everything has to be perfect before you can fully relax, and just take that break. God knows you need it – YOU know you need it – and I do, too. You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/how-i-get-quiet-with-5-kids And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, December 23, 2024
Working on THIS stays with you through every season of work/life balance as a mom in business!
This is motivation Monday, and today we’re talking about why working on your no-stress mindset is going to stay with you through every season of motherhood and business. Do you agree with this quote? “Mindset is the one thing no one can take away from you. Mindset is the one thing you can invest in that’s going to have a lasting impact on your life and business.” ~Amanda Weber I do, and in this episode, I unpack why. Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/working-on-your-unbusy-mindset And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, December 19, 2024
The Nitty Gritty of Your Business Backend Plus Christian Faith (with Jan Touchberry of Her Faith at Work)
Today we have a bonus episode for you all about the nitty gritty of your business backend plus Christian faith. We’re bringing on a guest, Jan Touchberry, to talk about automation, website rebrands, and what your faith has to do with any of it. Jan is a Jesus-loving native of Texas, living in DFW. Wife to John, mom of 4 and LaLa to 3 so far. She is a full-time vocational minister, and in her spare time she is the founder and lead collaborator at The Brand Collaborative, where they specialize in unearthing the gold in your brand and bringing it to the surface for the world to see. Her latest passion project is her podcast, Her Faith at Work - emboldening women to infuse faith into every aspect of their lives, including their business. You’ve got this! Alyssa Jan's Links: Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/her-faith-at-work/id1724459845 Websites - jantouchberry.com thebrandcollaborative.co Socials - @jantouchberry Brand Quiz - JanTouchberry.com/quiz Text Marketing course - https://jantouchberry.com/textsuccess De-stress daily life as a work-at-home mom: https://yourunbusylife.com/ And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, December 17, 2024
What did you delegate to the kids “just this once” last week? (Here’s my example as a mom of 5 and an online coach!)
Let's talk about the good part of your week. Where did you win by delegating something to your kids? Either that you were totally out of energy for, or that you were so proud of them for doing? (Yes, it can be both!) Today’s topics: 3 practical examples of my kid delegation strategies 3 suggestions for you to build outsourcing to family into your regular week What to do right after you successfully hand off that first chore to a child Which task did you hand off "just this once" and then find out that your kids are actually ready for it? Good for you - you’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/win-if-delegate-to-the-kids And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, December 16, 2024
Quit giving yourself “honey do” lists! How to release that mental pressure so you can de-stress everything as a business owning mom!
This is motivation Monday, and today we’re talking about why decluttering your life and releasing the mental pressure makes everything easier as a mom. What core values do you have about your #momlife? What are you believing to be true about that state, under the surface? Here’s one that I invite you to consider…. I believe that decluttering your life and releasing the pressure makes everything easier. Period. (So much so, that I built my entire business around showing other mothers how to do that!) Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/releasing-the-pressure-makes-everything-easier And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, December 12, 2024
Controversial opinion: Take breaks MORE often than you worry about productivity! (Yes, even when you're a work-at-home mom!)
I know this sounds super counter-productive, but you do actually need to be taking breaks in your day (not just cramming more and more through the priority list). If that sounds way too slowed down, and just plain non-efficient, hear me out. Today’s topics: The downfall of overtime when it comes to quality content and client service Where creative time and rest for your brain fit into the time equation How building rest into your schedule allows you to hit all the parenting, food prepping, and playing you need (which ultimately make you more productive) 'Cause slowing down is truly going to speed you up. You just have to start living like you believe it - starting today. You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/breaks-more-important-than-productivity And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, December 10, 2024
Quit copping out by making vision boards: this is why vision boards are way too small for a successful mompreneur!
Here's what I want for you today. I want you to have a vision board life. Amber Lilyestrom said it best: “I don’t have a vision board; I live a vision life.” Today’s topics: Why writing out your dreams isn’t enough How “some day” thinking is squelching your success The real reason you’re discouraged and not taking action on anything in your life What's your ultimate vision board dream - the one that you're admitting to yourself today? And how are you going to take 3 steps toward that vision - toward actually living it - not just talking about it, today? You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/vision-boards-way-too-small/ And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, December 09, 2024
Controversial opinion: Yes, changing yourself (or your schedule) a little at a time is enough! (As an online business owner) Motivation Monday
This is motivation Monday, and today we’re talking about my controversial opinion that changing yourself (or your schedule) a little at a time is enough. This is for someone who’s in a busy season right now and just swamped with all the demands on her time. Honey, it’s enough. You’re doing enough. You’re changing enough. Even if you aren’t listening to an hour of self-development podcasts a day, or meal planning every week, or working on your business every weekday no matter what, you’re enough. Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/changing-yourself-a-little-is-enough And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, December 05, 2024
Words and Second Chances: Starting a Mid-Life Copywriting Business with Heather Crouch
Have you ever wondered what your business would've been like if you'd started it in your 50s, not in your 20s? In this podcast interview, I’m chatting with Heather Crouch about how she got into freelance copywriting as a business (and much later in life than the 20 something online entrepreneurs, to boot!). Heather's copywriting taster offer: https://www.heathercrouch.com/contact Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/words-and-second-chances/ De-stress daily life as a work-at-home mom: https://yourunbusylife.com/ And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, December 03, 2024
Worried about what multi-6-figure earnings might do to your marriage when you're an online business owner? Here’s what’s ACTUALLY underneath your fear!
Today we’re talking about what’s underneath your fear if you’re worried about your marriage as an online business owner. Maybe you’ve really been enjoying this professional development time creating your side hustle. Maybe you’re just bursting with self-improvement ideas since you started this business. But also, maybe you feel like your husband is kind of giving you the side eye every time you start talking about the latest tweak you’re making to your business offerings or launch plan. Maybe you’ve gotten scared to share with him this part of your life. Maybe there’s a lot of fear and anxiety coming up over that. Here's what to do.... Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/worried-about-your-marriage De-stress daily life as a work-at-home mom: https://yourunbusylife.com/ And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, December 02, 2024
When you say “I need accountability,” you’re lying to yourself. This is what you actually need for your business as a hard-working mom! Motivation Monday
This is motivation Monday, and today we’re talking about why you don’t need an accountability coach in business as a mom – plus what you actually need instead. Here’s why hoping someone will hold you accountable is the wrong way to go about it, look at your business, or solve your life problems. Now, absolutely, you're allowed to ask for support - but you don't need a drill instructor. An “accountability coach” (that’s a fancy way of saying a “business mother” to nag you). And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, November 28, 2024
Client Case Study: What’s your “6 months later, here’s what happened” story? (Work/life balance transformation story)
This is a Client Case Study, and today we’re talking about what Tami’s life looks like after 6 months of productivity coaching – aka, her transformation story! This is what happened to Tami’s #momlife after she spent 6 months coaching with me. (And yes, she had her own business, house, and kids to deal with!) I’m taking you all the way behind the scenes on what a full client transformation looks like – not just a coaching snippet here or there, the full shebang. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, November 26, 2024
Is work/life balance impossible when you’re an overachiever? Let’s talk selfcare and boundaries, plus the goals you should actually be setting for yourself!
Are you one of my many overachievers? Yes, you right now, listening to this podcast? Hey - I'm an overachiever, too. And it can be a great thing - a useful thing. But only if we let it - make it - stay within some boundaries. Because if we let ourselves go all out - just feed this work and to-dos and nothing else beast - pretty soon we're going to have nothing left of our families, our health, and ourselves but monster mode. And that's not how you want to be living. Today’s topics: The real reason why overachievers have such trouble setting (and holding to!) their own boundaries Why you’re resisting self-care as an overachiever How to set realistic goals when you’re an overachiever You see, you can still be an overachiever and have healthy ways of doing goals. It's totally possible. You just have to subtly tweak each goal to include rest, and exclude hustle. You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/selfcare-for-overachievers/ And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, November 21, 2024
Client Case Study: How Shannon went from overwhelmed with life to never behind again – with plenty of margin for her kids’ activities, too!
This is a Client Case Study, and today we’re talking about how she went from overwhelmed with life to never behind again – with plenty of margin for her kids’ activities, too! Are you still stuck in the rat race spiral, the “never enough time for work and kids and home” and “I’m going crazy just thinking about it” mode? If so, I want you to really pause, and listen to this client transformation story, and let yourself feel like this can be me. I’m going to be one of these case studies one day. One day, my daily life is going to feel so much better. It can change. But first, you need a little productivity coaching. Here’s this work-at-home mom’s story of what that looked like for her. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, November 19, 2024
How long is this pivot going to take?! (Mindset hack for work-from-home entrepreneurs!)
I know this isn’t fun. I know we all want speedy solutions to our families’ needs. But sometimes, that perfect schedule takes 10 dozen tweaks to arrive on your doorstep! Because you were actively crafting it the whole time, like a potter with his wheel. Today’s topics: Where speed is steering you wrong when it comes to practical scheduling solutions for your family The huge role that trust plays in your eventual success with family routines and time management Why knowing the final product - your ultimate family schedule or biz work routine - isn’t all that important Keep that trustful spirit that says, “Today is better than yesterday, and tomorrow is going to be even more aligned.” As long as you’re in this life transformation thing for the long haul, you’re not going to fail at this. You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/trust-change-always-linked/ And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, November 14, 2024
Client Case Study: Ever said this project is so overwhelming, I don’t even want to start? (Unconventional productivity advice!)
This is a Client Case Study, and today we’re talking about what to do when you have a work project that’s overwhelming you so much, you don’t even want to start. You’ve been here, right? Worrying so hard whether or not you can do this project that you just make all the fancy to-do lists and then collapse in exhaustion at the mere thought of checking them all off? There’s a better way. No, there’s an easier way. (You were hoping I was going to say that, weren’t you!) And today’s client case study shows us what it is. Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/i-dont-even-want-to-start And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, November 12, 2024
Got Black Friday launch overwhelm? The right choice for your situation is this! (Steal my best secret as a productivity coach for mompreneurs!)
Is decision-making overwhelm an all-too-frequent part of your day? Then you'll want to listen to this episode, because I'm sharing with you my secret hack for how to make the right decision in every single circumstance you're facing as a mom. (And business owner.) Today’s topics: The fundamental question that changes everything in mom life How to streamline your daily housework and business processes Why you're allowed to make life easier on yourself It's okay. Okay to do this both in your home life, and in your business. You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/right-choice-for-every-situation And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, November 07, 2024
Client Case Study: The 5am crowd is BS-ing you! (Work/life balance advice for the work-at-home mom)
This is a Client Case Study, and today we’re talking about how to get out of the grind when living in rat race mode doesn’t align with your values. You’ve probably started listening to this podcast precisely because you want to get out of the rat race mode. (If efficiency tips were all you wanted, you’d have stuck with the guy productivity podcasts. Right?) So when my client came to me wondering how to actually, practically, live with a clear schedule, I wasn’t surprised. She’d completely caught the vision for an unbusy way of living. She was just in the “but how do I make this happen?” part. Because it’s one thing to schedule, and customize, and carefully calendar and craft your day – it’s another to actually live it in an unbusy way. Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/get-out-of-the-grind And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, November 05, 2024
Are you doing enough selfcare to matter to your work/life balance as a mompreneur? Here's how to find out!
Do you know how to take selfcare time - it's just that you're not sure you're doing enough of it? Are you secretly worried that you're doing just enough to feel indulgent, but not enough to really matter? Here's how to know if you're doing enough selfcare as a mom - 'cause if I know you, you probably worry about doing too much. (But really, that's the last thing you need to be fussing about.) Today’s topics: The super practical litmus test for enough or not enough selfcare during your day How to trial selfcare practices you think might work, but aren’t 100% sure of Permission giving for why you need to fill up yourself rather than spend all your time with the family What's the one thing you were feeling a pull towards today? Which example made you go, "oh, if only, I wish"? Right now, you need to start living it. Go on. What's your self-care experiment going to be today? You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/are-you-doing-enough-selfcare/ And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, October 31, 2024
Client Case Study: Guilty secret: I don’t have enough time for my business! Productivity advice for the work-at-home mom!
This is a Client Case Study, and today we’re talking about what to do if you’re stuck in the guilt and shame spiral over not having enough time for your business. This client felt like she should be thankful for her full-time job because of its financial provision – it wasn’t like she was struggling to eat around there – but she was really resenting the fact that she just couldn’t muster up enough energy, interest, and ambition for her *own* business. The one she really wanted to do. The purpose she felt God had put on her life. Which is where I came in. Find out how I coached her around this sensitive financial decision! Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/stuck-in-the-guilt-shame-spiral And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, October 29, 2024
Think your busy entrepreneur lifestyle is a sign of making it? It’s actually hurting your growth as a business mom!
Today we’re talking about the real truth about your busy family lifestyle - ‘cause it’s causing a lot more harm than you think. This is for someone today who’s just drowning in busyness. You’ve got kids that are running all over, you can barely keep up with their sports schedules and gymnastics lessons and church activities, and you’ve got your own house cleaning and business running and marriage building things to do. But there’s no time - barely even time to eat each night before running out the door. Today’s topics: Why hamster wheel living is the opposite of what you’re supposed to get out of life What you have to reset as the mom to make this kind of radical shift for your family (not to mention everyone’s calendars!) The real root of your hustle mode and what it’s costing you to not drop it What are you more scared of - losing your family, health, and business, or losing that one thing you’re scared of saying no to? Make the choice today. Face up to your actions, and own your choices moving forward. It’s the only way to make a difference to this hustle cycle you’re stuck in. You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/quit-the-normal-busy-family/ And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, October 28, 2024
Save Your Life Through Journaling with Melissa Lowe
Today we have a bonus episode for you all about Saving Your Life Through Journaling. We’re bringing on a guest, Melissa Lowe, to talk about slowing down to save literally everything about your life as a mom! Her mission is to bring faith and sass into the selfcare conversation. You’ve got this! Alyssa De-stress daily life as a work-at-home mom: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Find more from Melissa: Her Journaling exercise: The 6 People You Need in Your Life: https://melissaklowe.ck.page/sixpack Her Website: https://melissaklowe.com/ Her Journal: https://thewellthymama.com/products/twmjournal And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, October 24, 2024
Client Case Study: If I had full time childcare, I could get so much more business work done! (But I don’t – and stopping before I want to is frustrating!)
This is a Client Case Study, and today we’re talking about the situation when if you had full time childcare, you could get so much more done – but you don’t – and stopping before you want to is frustrating. If you feel like more hours would genuinely solve the problem in your biz, let’s look into the strategies I used with this client to free up even more of her time. Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/if-i-had-full-time-childcare And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, October 22, 2024
The 3 areas of your work-from-home life you need to outsource FIRST as an ambitious mompreneur are….
Here's something I know about you if you’re a work-at-home mom: you want to work smarter, not harder. So how does delegation play in? In my opinion, delegation is one of the most crucial pieces for work-at-home moms to get their heads around. Today’s topics: What physics and outsourcing have to do with each other Why your purpose and the laundry are at odds with one another Getting real about your finite energy reserves and what you’re spending them on What this means, when you come right down to it, is that you’ve got to embrace delegation. Outsourcing. Whatever you want to call it. It’s going to be the root of your business success, ‘cause it’s what truly lets you “do it all.” And that’s what you’re really here for as a business-owning mom. You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/3-reasons-wahms-need-delegation And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, October 17, 2024
Client Case Study: Should you REALLY put that project on your to-do list? (Outsourcing decisions for your business as a mom!)
This is a Client Case Study, and today we’re talking about whether or not you should really be doing that business task – aka, outsourcing decisions. Have you ever stopped to apply the strengths test to your business task list? In other words, actually asked yourself whether or not you’re any good at web design, or making freebies, or course editing? Look how much biz work you can get rid of when you allow yourself to hire help and NOT force yourself to be good at everything! (Unbusy business for the win!) Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/should-you-be-doing-that And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, October 15, 2024
Are you afraid of your primary function not being cleaning and cooking anymore if you 5x your business? (You need to listen to this!)
What happens when you're no longer doing the cooking and cleaning? Or at least the vast majority of it? Isn't that what your dream is as a stay-at-home mom? Or are you actually getting cold feet at the idea of your primary function not being cleaning and cooking anymore? If that's you, we need to talk. Like now. Today’s topics: How to de-angst the moms and cleaning delegation process Why housework is really a family responsibility, not yours alone Where you’re actually refusing to hand off chores you know your kids could do You know you want this. Let yourself have it. All you have to do is delegate some chores, and you've got this. Let’s delegate! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/your-job-isnt-cleaning-anymore/ And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, October 10, 2024
Need the ninja “cross off 50 things” level of workday organization? Here's how to organize your day as a mom so you can get everything done!
So. You’re a mom, with a life, and kids, and a business – oh, and don’t forget about the house cleaning! How do you stay on top of everything, aka, get it all done?! I’m about to let you in on the secret…. Today’s topics: Time track the mom stuff Pinpoint your biz energy times Pre-plan your workday (I know you know this - but are you really doing it?) Are you suffering from a major case of “I know that already” itis? See yourself, see the pattern, and change. ‘Cause that’s always the way forward. You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/organize-your-workday/ And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, October 08, 2024
Why shouldn’t you make it easier on yourself if you're working from home? (Quit buying into mom guilt as a business owner!)
Here's your thought-provoking question for today: why shouldn’t you make it easier? What's so wrong about making your #momlife or your biz support structures super easy for you? Like, "this doesn't take any effort at all, I can't believe it's so easy" for you? I'm talking food prep routines, 20-minute supper repertoires, and ultra-fast delegate-to-VA SOPs. All of it. Today’s topics: Why being easy doesn’t equate to being lazy (and why your brain may have misunderstood the difference!) Why down-shifting your meal plan tonight isn’t a sign of failure on your part How to use the power of streamlining to support yourself as a work-at-home mom and business owner Do yourself a favor, quit putting the "full course meal every night" expectations on yourself, and just go for those 5-minute instapot recipes. You're allowed. You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/why-shouldnt-you-make-it-easier/ And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, October 03, 2024
What to do when selfcare as a mom feels like working on your business (here’s how to make sure it doesn’t completely take over your life!)
Are you worried your business is taking over your life? I mean, you think it's perfectly fine living this way, with biz work every spare second, but all the experts tell you not to, so.... Who's right? If you're feeling any concern over how much passion project work is too much, then you want to listen to this episode - because we're diving right into all of it. How to unplug, when not to unplug, and what to do when you're scared you're giving less of yourself to your family than your business. Today’s topics: The phase of business where you just can’t get enough of it What you should be doing with your hobbies and courses during this season How to cope if mom guilt over your increasing business hours is the real issue Now that you know this is different - that you don't have to be guilting yourself for treating your business like a suck-every-hour hobby - what are you changing about your mental self-talk today? You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/when-selfcare-equals-business/ And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, October 01, 2024
Are you using caffeine to avoid selfcare as a business mom? Don’t fall into this typical entrepreneur trap!
Listen - you've got to stop using another cup of coffee to get through your day. (And this is coming from a coffee drinker, so don't think I'm hating on a tasty hot drink. I'm not.) What you're doing is fundamentally overloading your capacity, refusing to cut today's to-dos down to size, and leaning on caffeine to get you through that task list. Don't. Stop. That's against the whole point of becoming unbusy - your day is supposed to be manageable without energy drinks and drugs, not only barely with it! Today’s topics: What to do if your caffeine addiction is due to a too-long to-do list What the real fix for your situation is (spoiler alert: it’s not coffee!) How to give yourself a natural energy boost to combat the slump periods during your day Because your system, its hormones, and its energy levels, is worth being supported by the right amount of caffeine - the enjoyable amount - not being overloaded by it. You're worth it. It's time to chop your to-do list, and go be unbusy. You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/using-caffeine-to-avoid-selfcare And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, September 26, 2024
Client Case Study: The ultimate hack for leveling up and getting comfortable with it! (As a mom who's running a successful business)
This is a Client Case Study, and today we’re talking about what to do if you still haven’t got used to your new schedule, and it’s been weeks – do you need to quit? Sometimes you need to quit your new schedule right away, and other times you need to keep pushing through and give yourself time to get used to it. This is one of those other times. How do you know? Because your intuition is a little out of whack right now. You just gave yourself permission to do something fun for yourself – to rest more – to enjoy a lighter schedule – and it’s feeling really uncomfortable. Here’s why. Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/do-i-need-to-quit And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, September 24, 2024
How to outsource to your team & family members before you hit your limit as a work-at-home mom (so you don't burn out on housework, homeschooling, or your business to-do list!)
What happens when you hit your limit? It could be either at home or in the business. In fact, let's take each one and run through both examples, so you know exactly what you need to do next time you've run into a decision-making capacity limit - because I don't want you to just barely skirt the edges of burn out and call that good enough. I want you to thrive. Today’s topics: How to hand off truly essential tasks and know they’ll get done What computer RAM has to do with your brain Real life examples of how to hand off launch tasks or mom projects so they’re off your plate So take heart, start starring that to-do list, and let's get you out of your overwhelm, back to crushing that business owning #momlife. You just need a few less things on your plate. You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/outsource-before-you-hit-your-limit/ And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, September 23, 2024
Need a 5-year scaling plan for your business as a mom? No, you don’t! Motivation Monday
This is motivation Monday, and today we’re talking about why you don’t have to know the whole 5-year plan for your business – because planning your next season is enough. Because you know what? It’s okay to only know what to do for your next season (in the business, or in your family), and you’re going to get there. Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/dont-have-to-know-the-5-year-plan And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, September 19, 2024
Are you overachiever tendencies blocking your next income level from coming through?
What do you think would be on your task list if you could start from the ground up? Like, what do you feel like doing today? (That’s productive and furthering your purpose and all that.) What if you released all timelines around the must do’s currently on your to-do list? How would you move through them then? These are the kind of questions I want you to ask yourself as you begin to reshape your life. As you begin to walk unbusy. Because if you never ask yourself if there could be another way, you’ll never find one – and that’s the true tragedy. Today’s topics: Hard hitting questions to prioritize your planner Sneaky ways to get around your over achieving tendencies (especially for your to do list) A guide to releasing your own expectations so you can start getting realistic about what fits in your day Couldn’t you just live life at the speed that works for you, and not worry what anyone else thinks? ‘Cause change doesn’t tend to come from frazzled gurus. (Amazing, right?) You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/release-your-overachiever/ And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Wed, September 18, 2024
Behind the scenes of a travel-ready business with 2 young kids (interview with Fiona Sim)
Flexibility is ultra important when you’re running a business and homeschooling at the same time. So what do you do if you're on the front end of starting both? Today we have a bonus episode for you all about balancing business, young kids, and homeschooling all together. We’re bringing on a guest, Fiona Sim, to talk about her experience finding the right fit for her family in these three areas. You’ve got this! Alyssa De-stress daily life as a work-at-home mom: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Free download from Fiona: 10 Secrets to Growing a Business: https://site.fionasim.withtbsc.com/10-secrets-to-growing-your-business And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, September 17, 2024
What’s the ONE productivity hack you need to make it as a WFH-with-kids entrepreneur?
You know what you need most to summit the top of this productivity mountain? Or to hit your coveted 6-figures goal? This. Because you're no longer allowed to play victim. You have to - get to - take radical ownership of your life choices. Today’s topics: The wide array of choices you could be making with your life situation - but aren’t All the hidden decisions you’re actually making about the parts of your schedule you dislike How to reframe frugal financial choices to motivational goal-getting actions You're choosing to do something with your time, with your money, not just follow the flow. And that's what goal-seeking, goal-hitting entrepreneurship is all about. Harnessing that flow to your own devices. Because then? You're unstoppable. You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/this-is-the-top-productivity-mindset/ And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, September 16, 2024
Do you constantly have a “mommy ear” out for what’s going on with your kids, while you’re trying to knock out some work on that laptop?
This is motivation Monday, and today we’re talking about whether you always have to think of your business and your kids together if you’re working from home. Because here’s the thing: compartmentalizing isn’t a bad thing in your business (or #momlife), and I’m going to tell you why. Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/think-of-business-and-kids-together And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Fri, September 13, 2024
Cut Your Stress to Grow Your Productivity with Charlotte Haggie of The Managing Mum
Today we have a bonus episode for you all about cutting stress to grow productivity. We’re bringing on a guest, Charlotte Haggie, to talk about the importance of resilience vs. time management. Charlotte is a wellbeing coach who helps working moms build their resilience so that they can manage the stressors of life and have the capacity to do the things they need to (and want to) with ease and peace. Why? Because "emotion is energy in motion." (Quote unknown.) We discuss: What are your top 2 tips for moms who are stressed? (To help them get out of that fight or flight spiral, and be able to think clearly.) What's inside your daily resilience practice? How has being a personal trainer and health coach impacted your wellness advice to working moms? Charlotte's download: 5 Simple Habits to Build Your Resilience as a Working Mum: https://buildyourresilience.grwebsite.com/ And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, September 12, 2024
Client Case Study: Have you been avoiding your (rather needy) kids lately because working on the business feels easier?
This is a Client Case Study, and today we’re talking about what to do if you’re avoiding your family because work feels easier – because yes, there is a fix. Here’s what happened to one of my clients recently, and I’m betting you’ve felt the same way. This woman realized that she preferred to spend time at work, on her business, rather than spend time around the house with her family – and then she figured out why. Home felt bad; work felt good. It was as simple as that. So if you’re in this situation, I want you to remember something. Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/work-feels-easier And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, September 10, 2024
Can you flip the switch to easily banging out 4 hours of work AND getting in a workout - and do it using just ONE mindset hack?
If you’re deep in busy season right now, and you feel the need to change something about your way-too-stuffed calendar, here’s the cheat sheet on how to survive (and thrive!) in busy season. Today’s topics: What’s realistic (housework wise) for you right now What’s truly causing the stress in this season How to implement “no guilt motherhood” during this phase of life You do what you have to to fill your bucket, replenish YOUR energy stores, and keep going the next day. That’s way more important than checking off every single bullet point under “how to be the perfect mom.” Okay? You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/switch-from-overwhelm-to-ease/ And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, September 09, 2024
Are your kids paying the price for your lack of productivity skills? Here’s how to get back on track for their sake! Motivation Monday
This is motivation Monday, and today we’re talking about whether your kids paying the price for your lack of productivity skills – and if so, how to get back on track for their sake. It may sound like a funny concept – your kids getting the short end of the stick when it’s *your* habits that are at fault. You might think, “I’m shorting myself here! I’m the one who doesn’t get enough sleep or down time or time to manage the family – they’re getting the best of everything!” But are they, really? Are they truly getting the mom who has tons of time to play with them? Sit with them? Read to them? Where is a lack of productivity actually hurting your kids’ experience of life with you as their mom? Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/are-your-kids-paying-the-price And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, September 05, 2024
How to get your morning routine dialed in for where you are right now as a WAHM, both with your family stage and your current business priorities!
What do you need to “prepare the day to embody your higher self?” That’s a quote from Allie Casazza. What do you need to have ready for you in the morning? What do you need to start off your day that you haven’t been giving yourself? Today’s topics: Practical morning routine prep ideas How to infuse your next version self into your current morning routine What’s the easiest possible way to start becoming her (without adding a whole slew of habits to the start of your day!) As Allie Casazza says, “Make it easy, but make it happen.” That’s all you have to do. You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/how-to-dial-in-your-morning-routine/ And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, September 03, 2024
Why you’ve got to get the go-go-go out of your family’s schedule if you're running a business, too! (Here’s how the busyness is hurting you)
Look – it’s not healthy to have a “go-go-go” family life. To feel like you’re at the mercy of your schedule. You’re the mom. YOU put those things on your schedule. And if haste and hurry aren’t serving you (which, of course, they aren’t), then you get to move those things right off your calendar. Today’s topics: The surefire way to pinpoint why you can’t release anything on your schedule The celiac analogy and making changes to your family How to delete stress so you can change your perpetual overwhelm level Take my word for it. (Or don’t. That’s your choice.) But living on the hamster wheel will have its consequences, one day. That much you can be sure of. So it’s time to make a decision. You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/get-the-go-go-go-out-of-your-schedule/ And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, September 02, 2024
Permission giving: you’re allowed to need a mentor for part of your work from home life (aka, being supermom is not a requirement!) Motivation Monday
This is motivation Monday, and today we’re talking about why you’re allowed to need a mentor for part of your work from home life (aka, being supermom is not a requirement!). It’s okay – you’re allowed – to feel that what you really need right now is a personal mentor to walk you through this particular area. Because at this point in your life, in your business, in your motherhood journey, you really feel like you would go farther, faster, with someone on hand to personally answer your q’s about everything (even the “dumb” ones), hand you her cheat-sheet mindset, and download everything possible about her way of viewing the world. That’s what you need, sometimes – and that’s perfectly all right. Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/youre-allowed-to-need-a-mentor And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, August 29, 2024
Client Case Study: I don’t even know what to work on next about my day – everything’s a mess! How do I choose? Productivity advice for the work at home mom!
This is a Client Case Study, and today we’re talking about what it actually looks like to make over your schedule as a mom – aka, how you go about the process of change. Ever wondered how you actually go about the process of transforming your week (or your hour) as a mom? This is exactly what I told a client of mine recently when she wondered what to work on next. It’s simple – but oh so powerful. This is how you pick what to ask for mentoring on. This is how you pick what you need to work on next. This is how you know what your trouble spots are. Want to find out? Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/everything-is-a-mess And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, August 27, 2024
The mindset I create that guarantees my success as a work-at-home mom! (Hint: it’s a scheduling hack.)
Are you willing to get it wrong to get it right? That's a quote from Amanda Weber. "Be willing to get it wrong to get it right." Do you know what this means for your #momlife - truly means? Today’s topics: Why your fear of taking action is actually dooming you to perpetual failure How perfectionism holds you back from your personalized route to success in business Why good ideas aren’t enough - you have to be willing to action on the bad ones This goal is worth it. Your business mission is worth it. It's time to iterate like your life depends on it, sister. 'Cause your business one sure does. You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/do-this-to-guarantee-your-success/ And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, August 26, 2024
Why I never wait to be sure I'm on the right track before getting started (in a new schedule or business direction)! Motivation Monday
This is motivation Monday, and today we’re talking about why you shouldn’t wait to be sure you’re on the right track before getting started (in your new schedule or business direction). Here’s why that’s a waste of time. Why you’ll make far more progress in the same amount of time by starting messy – aka, trying anything. Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/why-you-shouldnt-wait And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, August 22, 2024
You’re going to feel mom guilt even when you’re working from home – so here’s how to cope!
Today we’re talking about why you’re going to feel mom guilt even when you’re working from home – plus how to cope. So, here’s your truth bomb for today: Every mom deals with guilt. EVERY mom. The only question is what that guilt’s going to be about. You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/what-to-do-about-mom-guilt/ And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, August 20, 2024
What I always do to get my productivity in line with my business owning priorities!
Today we’re talking about how to get your productivity (which just means the tasks you’re working on today) in line with your priorities. If this sounds strange to you, let’s unpack it a little. Productivity is just a fancy word for what you’re putting on your to-do list. Today’s topics: The difference between productivity and your real priorities How to align the nitty gritty tasks on your to-do list with those top priorities My super easy hack to ensure that you’re moving forward on what matters most to you So what are your top priorities going to be? (It may take a little journaling to figure them out – or you may already know them off the top of your head.) Then just make sure you cross them off each and every day when they pop up. That’s all you have to do. You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/get-productivity-in-line-priorities/ And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, August 19, 2024
I'm afraid that growing a business means taking time away from my kids - but here’s the real truth! Motivation Monday
This is motivation Monday, and today we’re talking about the real truth if you’re afraid that starting a business means taking time away from your kids. Are you cringing inside at the thought of your kids finding out you have something else to do with your life? Something that you genuinely want to spend your time and your talents on, that’s not about them? Let’s find out what you’re really afraid of. Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/taking-time-from-your-kids And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, August 15, 2024
Why I don't regret making this change in my daily work-from-home schedule and master to-do list - here’s my guarantee to you as a fellow work-at-home mom!
So one trap moms often fall into is thinking, “Well, but I might regret making that change. My family won’t like it. Or it won’t turn out to be the right thing for me. So I better not try it.” Here’s why I can practically *guarantee* that you’re never going to wish you’d kept everything the same…. Today’s topics: Why imperfect action is the key to your ultimate success What to do if you’re worried about skipping out on something essential in your calendar How to deal with the fear of kids disliking your new priorities for them It’s time to recenter yourself on what’s important. You. Your family. Your schedule. Everyone else can take their expectations of you and go stuff it. You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/regret-changing-your-schedule/ And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, August 13, 2024
How I say no as a mom and delete things from my mompreneur schedule! (Both my personal calendar, and my kids’ monthly routines!)
Do you realize that as a mom, you’re allowed to delete things? Pause a moment and let this really sink in. As one of my clients said, “Why is this so hard? What are the pressures I feel that make it so hard to just delete something from my life?” Today’s topics: Powerful prompts to uncover why you’re actually scared to delete commitments from your calendar The parallel between stuff clutter and calendar clutter How to excavate any childhood roots of “not allowed to quit” thinking and start overcoming these situations It's time to lean in, bring everything to God, and ask for His truth to cover your situation. Cover your calendar. And renew your family. Because that’s your job to steward, as the mom – your family. You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/allowed-to-say-no/ And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, August 12, 2024
What I think about when I'm DIY-ing my way to business results (plus when I know I need to quit doing it on my own and invest!) Motivation Monday
This is motivation Monday, and today we’re talking about what to think about if you’re trying to DIY your way to business results (plus when you need to quit!). How much time are you wasting by saving money? Because at a certain point, you have to invest seed money and learn how to do the skills. Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/trying-to-diy-your-way-to-business-results And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, August 08, 2024
Client Case Study: Why do I feel so much more productive as a WAHM when my house is tidy? Productivity advice for the work at home mom!
This is a Client Case Study, and today we’re talking about why you feel so much more productive when your house is tidy. Yes, it’s a thing – a neat and tidy house makes you feel more productive. This is what one of my clients discovered for herself recently. It’s like decluttering is the secret hack to get you into the productivity zone for your business! (Or any of your home chores, for that matter!) Isn’t that crazy? Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/feel-productive-when-house-is-tidy And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, August 06, 2024
Why it’s essential that you block out your most productive time of day to work on your top business tasks, NOT housework! (If you’re a work-at-home mom with kids around!)
Do you know when you're most productive in the morning? And are you blocking out that time for yourself, or are you letting it get taken up with everyone else's to-dos and chore lists for you? Today's rut-changing quote is from Allie Casazza, who says, “I respect myself enough to block out my mornings and shift my work schedule according to how I need it to be to make me at my optimal emotional health.” Today’s topics: Why you’re not high maintenance for sticking to a schedule Why carefully choosing which business hours you allocate during your day matters How to set up your day so that you’re in charge of your creativity, not wishing you had brainpower for it (even with kids around!) You're in control of your schedule. You're in control of when you food prep for your family. You get to choose what comes through on your phone and who gets to interrupt you. You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/most-productive-time-of-day/ And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, August 05, 2024
Client Case Study: Help – deciding what I’m going to do today in the business takes up way too much of my time! Productivity advice for the work at home mom!
This is a Client Case Study, and today we’re talking about what happens when deciding what you’re going to do today takes up way too much of your time. We’ve all done it. It has to happen, you’ve got to choose today’s to-do’s, and it’s a crazy time suck. See, we don’t need to waste time making ourselves wrong for how our brain works. We just need to take the easiest way around it, and get back on top of the productivity wagon. Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/deciding-what-to-do-takes-too-much-time And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, August 01, 2024
Client Case Study: How I’d make over your day if you’re a mom of preteens (who just switched class schedules)! Productivity advice for the work at home mom!
This is a Client Case Study, and today we’re talking about how I’d have you make over your day if you’re a mom of preteens (and they just switched class schedules). Ever wondered exactly what I’d have you tweak in your day if you were my client? Well, you’re in luck, because if you’re a mom of preteens who just switched classes (and now you need to overhaul your schedule!), that’s the topic of today’s episode! Here’s how to work through the “I had such a nice schedule all set up and now I’ve got to change everything again!” blues. Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/make-over-your-day-mom-of-preteens And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, July 30, 2024
Why my afternoon quiet time is the most important part of my work-at-home day (yes, really!) Productivity hack for online business owners!
Listen - restoring yourself is the most important to-do. Do you really believe this? And if you do, are you acting like it? Today’s topics: How to pinpoint the “not enough margin” problems in your daily schedule Practical, nitty gritty strategies for moms to add in rest during your business day Why taking breaks allows you to be the best coach or website designer or service provider possible Quit acting like you're the meanest work-from-home boss ever and just give yourself a break. Because you need to. Because you deserve to. Because this is how you're going to function best. Without burning out. You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/quiet-is-the-most-important-part/ And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, July 29, 2024
If you’re a 6-figure business owner, get out of this time management trap NOW! Motivation Monday
This is motivation Monday, and today we’re talking about why you need to get out of this time management trap NOW if you’re a 6-figure business owner. If you’ve hit the 6-figure mark, you may be thinking that you’re immune from all this productivity advice. You don’t need it anymore; you’ve already hit your goals, and unless it’s something about team, you don’t need to pay attention to it. Here’s what a productivity overhaul *actually* does for you – personally – when you’re a 6-figure business owner, and you’ve already experienced monetary success. Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/get-out-of-this-trap-now And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, July 25, 2024
Client Case Study: Doing the time management work, but not seeing any results yet in your business? Productivity advice for the work at home mom!
This is a Client Case Study, and today we’re talking about how to keep going when you’re doing the time management work, but not seeing any results yet. ‘Cause sometimes the results you see from a productivity reboot are instantaneous – and sometimes you have to stick with it just a little while longer! Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/not-seeing-results-yet And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, July 23, 2024
Is selfcare plus a business going to turn me into a selfish mom? Here’s how I decide how much hobby time is right for me as a WAHM (vs. when I'm taking too much time off!)
Will self care turn me into a narcissist? Won't selfcare make me selfish? Isn't it fundamentally self-indulgent? Aren't I already taking too much time off? That's the question that's top of mind for most moms as soon as I tell them they need to be taking more time off. Today’s topics: What's really beneath this from a self-worth level How much alone time is right for you Why you're shooting yourself in the foot each and every time you start your selfcare time What nitty gritty, mindset-level shift can you make to your day - today - and drop the selfcare equals narcissism thinking? Your whole energetic outlook is going to change after this. I promise. You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/will-selfcare-make-you-selfish/ And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, July 22, 2024
Upgrade culture vs. uplevel culture: which mindset is right? (Or are they both wrong for my stage of business?) This is how I decide! Motivation Monday
This is motivation Monday, and today we’re talking about upgrade culture vs. uplevel culture: which mindset is right? (Or are they both wrong?) An upgrade is allowing yourself to have a newer, better, fancier something that’s already in your life. (More travel, nicer clothes, sushi instead of McDonald’s, you get the drift.) An uplevel is when you branch out into something new for you, often with some kind of support or price tag investment, because you realize you need additional help in this area of your life. Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/upgrade-vs-uplevel-culture And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, July 18, 2024
Client Case Study: Are you using your intuition correctly to guide your next business strategy choice? (Here’s how I find out!) Productivity advice for the work at home mom!
This is a Client Case Study, and today we’re talking about how to use your intuition correctly to guide your next life choice – ‘cause yes, you’ve got a gut instinct that’s worth following. Here’s how. Because there’s one thing for sure – just being told to “follow your gut instinct” isn’t enough to make it happen! (I’m sorry, we don’t all just intuitively “get” this.) Are you making the right choice with your intuition? Do you know how to feel into your intuition? Is your gut feeling aligned with where you want to go in life? Let’s cut the BS and figure out how exactly to let our inner guidance direct our biz strategy picks. Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/using-intuition-correctly And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, July 16, 2024
Try this: how I pull the super-productive version of my CEO self into my day! (Especially when I'm busy and stressed as a work-at-home mom!)
All right. You got up today and started through the motions, same as always. But at some point, you stopped to think. Is this all there is? Is this ever changing? Am I always going to have to slog through (the breakfast rush, school drop-off, night wake-ups) like this? Today’s topics: What future you has to do with your present How to pinpoint what your ideal self is actually doing Journal prompts to quantum leap from your present to your turning point What’s future you enjoying that you aren’t right now? Steal it with your warp power and start doing it, too. (She won’t mind.) You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/super-productive-you/ And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, July 15, 2024
Why I quit making mompreneur life hard just to prove a point! (Here’s how to stop and let rest back in.) Motivation Monday
This is motivation Monday, and today we’re asking, are you making mom life hard just to prove a point? Here’s how to stop and let rest back in. I want you to give yourself permission to choose ease. Yes, you. Right now. Exactly where you are. In the middle of your kids’ messes. In the middle of that new baby, or launch for your business, or family drama that’s swallowing up all your emotions. Choose. Ease. What does that mean, on a practical level, for you? Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/making-mom-life-hard And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, July 11, 2024
Client Case Study: How she took 4 days off work! (Because she needed the time to get ready for her kids' new school year.) Productivity advice for the work at home mom!
This is a Client Case Study, and today we’re talking about how you can take multiple days off work when you need time to get ready for the new school year – or whatever your reason is. You know that dream of “I take whatever days off I want to with my family, whenever the need arises”? Well, my client started doing that – automatically – without me even telling her to, before she’d even finished her six months of coaching with me! Here’s her example, and your permission. Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/took-4-days-off-work And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, July 09, 2024
Productivity problems: what I do (as a biz owner who needs quiet) when all 5 of my kids have outgrown naps (but I still need time to work on my business!)
So your kids have outgrown naps. And now your lovely, quiet-filled afternoon schedule has completely collapsed, never to be seen again. Screech - rewind! No, that's not how this is going to happen. You get to have a little something different about your day going forward - aka, you get to keep naptime (even when your kids are older). Today’s topics: How to swap naptime for quiet time with your kids Basic ground rules for quiet time Why breaks matter (both for you and your children) Because you get to enjoy an afternoon of uninterrupted biz tasks, course creation, podcast interviewing, or, heck, podcast listening - just the way you want to. Because it's your quiet time, too. You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/when-kids-outgrow-naps/ And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, July 08, 2024
I decided I'm allowed to take a break from being “mom” for 2 hours while I'm working from home (plus how you can, too!) Motivation Monday
This is motivation Monday, and today we’re talking about why you’re allowed to take a break from being “mom” for 2 hours – plus how to do it. Listen – you’re allowed to take yourself out of the house for a few hours, and leave your husband with the kids. You’re allowed to go to the grocery store by yourself instead of letting them all come with you if you’re at the end of your rope and really needing to talk to God on the drive. You have permission to occasionally need time away from all the little humans clustered in your life. Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/take-a-break-from-being-mom/ And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, July 04, 2024
Client Case Study: Help – I just took a vacation, and I didn’t intend to! (How to fix a work backlog!) Productivity advice for the work at home mom!
This is a Client Case Study, and today we’re talking about what happens when you take a vacation when you didn’t intend to – aka, how to fix a work backlog! Because sometimes your husband takes a day off when *he* needs to, but you couldn’t afford to skip everything on your own schedule. But you did. And now, you have to pick up the (productivity) pieces. How do you cram a multi-day to-do list into a single day? (I’ll give you a hint: you don’t.) Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/didnt-intend-a-vacation And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, July 02, 2024
My unpopular opinion: you’re allowed to delegate something you haven’t mastered yet (in your business) – and here’s why!
Have you fallen into this trap? The "I must master everything" trap? It's propagated by well-meaning coaches. Taught by outsourcing industry experts. Passed on by older moms, well-intentioned-ly mentoring younger ones. But I call bunk. Today’s topics: Why you don't’ need to prove you can master something first before you’re allowed to outsource it What performing from weakness has to do with genuine excellence in your business The only situation when you need to learn hated tasks instead of hire an expert to take care of them for you It's time you let yourself grow into the CEO who genuinely loves the day-to-day tasks in her business. It's time to start babystepping your way in her direction today. It’s time to delegate. You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/youre-allowed-to-delegate/ And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, July 01, 2024
Why keeping your house perfect shouldn’t be your top priority as a working mom! Motivation Monday
This is motivation Monday, and today we’re talking about why keeping your house perfect shouldn’t be your top priority as a mom. Does that sound counter-intuitive? Counterproductive, maybe? (You don’t know what my kids are like! If I weren’t on top of the house, there’d be mud all over every surface, every day!) Sure, sure – I get that. But I’m asking about your priorities here. Is your true priority keeping your meals top notch, your cleaning as good as a paid housekeeping service, and your laundry crisply folded, down to the underwear? Here’s why you shouldn’t be thinking like that…. Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/keeping-your-house-perfect And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, June 27, 2024
Client Case Study: Kids skipping chores because it’s summer break (and expecting you to do them)? Productivity advice for the work at home mom!
This is a Client Case Study, and today we’re talking about what to do if your kids are skipping chores because it’s summer break – but expecting you to do them! Because it’s totally understandable why you’re feeling like this, and yes, it needs to change (the chore load, not your feelings). Here’s what I told my client when she was in this situation (is this you, too?): · totally overwhelmed (because the summer’s even busier than the school year) · her kids weren’t doing their share anymore (while expecting her to make up for their weight) · feeling very grumpy towards her family Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/kids-skipping-chores-because-summer-break And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, June 25, 2024
Why your biggest weakness is actually your greatest strength as a business owning mom!
Today we’re talking about why your handicap is actually your greatest strength (both in #momlife and in biz). This is a really weird thought, right? That the way you handle your "handicap" frees or chains other women who have that same exact trait? (Think generationally - your daughters?) Listen to what Jennifer Allwood says: "The enemy wants to take what God has gifted you with and distort it. Quit thinking that it's going to hold you back." That’s powerful. Let’s break out the journals here and start excavating. You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/handicap-greatest-strength/ And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, June 24, 2024
How to find time to plan your new school year routine for the family! Motivation Monday
This is motivation Monday, and today we’re talking about how to find time to plan your new school year routine for the family. Hooray, it’s a new school year – except that that means now you have to plan who’s doing what subjects, and what classes, when! (Plus how this is all going to affect your nice, tidy, comfortable schedule that you spent all of LAST year perfecting!) Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/time-to-plan-your-new-school-year And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, June 20, 2024
Client Case Study: Help! My inbox is overflowing, and every time I start working on it I get distracted! Productivity advice for the work at home mom!
This is a Client Case Study, and today we’re talking about what to do when your inbox is overflowing, and every time you start working on it you get distracted. This is where decluttering decision fatigue comes into play – and why you never want to make yourself look at your email (or kitchen table) again (because no matter how much of the stack you got through, your kids are bringing home more tonight). Here’s what I told my client last week when she brought this issue to me – see if it helps you. Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/help-my-inbox-is-overflowing And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, June 18, 2024
Tired of the hustle? Use this too-easy hack to right-size your schedule and quit cramming more into your business and family calendars!
Today we’re talking about how to use the power of saying no to quit the hustle zone in time management advice. All right. You’ve got too much to do, your body is already in stress mode with the pressure building on you, and you don’t know how to fix it (for good). Here’s what you do, courtesy of Marcus Urbanski, a Swedish business coach. Today’s topics: The most underutilized productivity hack ever How you’re rubber stamping your schedule without actually looking at it Why artificial intelligence isn’t to blame for your too busy woes Answer these questions, and everything’s going to change for you. In your schedule, in your to-do list, and in your mental peace. So let’s get going. You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/too-easy-hustle-hack/ And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, June 17, 2024
Spot the difference: motivating your kids to help out ('cause you're running a business) vs. leaving them to fend for themselves! Motivation Monday
This is motivation Monday, and today we’re talking about the difference between motivating your kids to help out vs. leaving them to fend for themselves. Sometimes this is a bit of a tricky needle to thread for a mom, mostly because of her internal fears and what the culture is telling her about delegation and childhood, so I want to offer you a new perspective. Look. I’m not asking you to ignore your kids; I’m asking you to empower them. You can keep doing the household chores and food prepping and laundry folding when they’re awake right now. Or you can delegate the bathroom cleaning and laundry folding to them while you food prep and work on your business. Yes – you’re allowed to do your own work while your kids are doing theirs! Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/motivating-your-kids-to-help-out And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, June 13, 2024
Client Case Study: Will taking breaks help me love my business for the long term? (If so, how do I actually schedule them?) Productivity advice for the work at home mom!
This is a Client Case Study, and today we’re talking about whether taking breaks will help you love your business for the long term – and if so, how to actually schedule them. Do you know what you need to actually stay in this online business thing for the long haul? No, it’s not loving your job – it’s quitting hustle mode. *That’s* the secret key. ‘Cause you can love your work all you want, but if you’re doing it twenty hours a day, well, you’re not going to make it very far. So here’s what happened to a client of mine when we were working on schedules and room for client spots together. Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/love-your-business-long-term And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, June 11, 2024
Here’s how much productivity it costs you as a business owner when you stay up late each night!
Today we’re talking about how much productivity it costs you when you stay up late each night. You know what I’m talking about, right? That “do I have to get up this morning” groan that rips from your throat without you even having to think about it, when you’ve pushed your bedtime just a liiiiittle bit too far (okay, a lot too far) the night before? Have you ever stopped to think how much this sleep hangover and fuzzy brain setting is affecting your productivity the morning after? I call it the Productivity Hangover. But starting today, no more Productivity Hangovers for you. You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/productivity-cost-stay-up-late/ And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, June 10, 2024
Why I just re-joined a monthly mentorship program (plus what you can learn about your own self-development from my decision!) Motivation Monday
This is motivation Monday, and today we’re talking about why I just re-joined a monthly mentorship program (plus what you can learn about your own self-development from my decision). Have you ever wondered what *your* coaches are spending money on? What *they’re* investing in? Well, wonder no more, because today I’m sharing with you the latest membership I just joined (well actually, re-upped), and how you can use my decision-making process on your own next “join this or not” investment! So, here’s the back story. Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/why-i-just-re-joined-a-monthly-mentorship-program And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, June 06, 2024
Client Case Study: Help! I need to get organized, but I don’t actually want to do all that organizing or setting up systems myself! Productivity advice for the work at home mom!
This is a Client Case Study, and today we’re talking about the cure for when you need to get organized, but you don’t actually want to do all that organizing or setting up systems yourself. (Yes, it’s a thing!) Have you ever had that task in your life that required a ton of organization before you could even set up and use the system? Maybe it was meal planning, or book keeping, or just filing those pesky papers. Whatever it was, you’d been trying to start a habit of looking up recipes, or categorizing transactions, or actually putting those papers away – but doing any of that requires you to already have categories & folders set up for yourself. And most days, you just couldn’t muster up the extra energy to make that happen. Starting this new habit was going to be willpower-consuming enough. One of my clients was in this same exact boat on our call last week, and here’s what I told her. Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/dont-want-to-set-up-systems And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, June 04, 2024
Why introverted entrepreneurs need minimalism: this is why you MUST be a practicing minimalist if you want your work-from-home life to thrive!
Today we’re talking about why introverts need minimalism: this is why you MUST be a practicing minimalist if you want your family to thrive! And what I really mean is you to thrive. Because when you’re happy, and fulfilled, and moving through life in a grace-centered way? Your kids benefit, too. So here’s how minimalism actually fits in the "unbusy yourself” life paradigm. Today’s topics: · The relationship between clutter and noise · Your stress levels as a mom with a messy house · The real reason why you aren’t able to let yourself relax Because yes, introversion affects everything – even decluttering. So go do that purging project while your kids are awake, so that you can rest with no housework distractions as soon as they’re down. You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/introverts-need-minimalism/ And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, June 03, 2024
Avoiding choosing your next business direction? Here’s how to make the right decision when you’ve got 2 paths ahead of you! Motivation Monday
This is motivation Monday, and today we’re talking about how to make the right decision when you’ve got 2 paths ahead of you and you’re avoiding choosing your next life direction. You know you’ve got to get off the fence and make a choice. Because this road you’re on eventually runs out, and then there is no more runway. No more room to dither. No more space to keep being undecided. And if you’re still just deciding about it – still humming and hawing which fork is right for you – you’re running out of time. Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/2-paths-ahead-of-you And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, May 30, 2024
Client Case Study: How do I actually decide whether to stay in certain memberships when I’m in “pare back my life” mode? Productivity advice for the work at home mom!
This is a Client Case Study, and today we’re talking about how to actually decide whether to stay in certain memberships or groups when you’re in “pare back my life” mode. So this is a from a former client of mine, who needed to decide whether to hop in a monthly membership for the personal side of her life, or whether it was just FOMO marketing that was making her feel like she was missing out. She knew that I was in non-business memberships too, so she asked me how I decided in those situations. Here’s what I told her, ‘cause the mom side of our lives deserves attention and investment too…. Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/decide-to-stay-in-groups And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, May 28, 2024
Want change? You have to do this first! (How to unlock a huge productivity boost for your SAHM with a business life!)
Today we’re talking about how to unlock a huge productivity boost for your #momlife – because if you want change, you have to do this first. Otherwise you’ll just see that your calendar is a little better than before, and call it good enough. Today’s topics: · Why your end goal is the most important part as a mom · The difference your ideal vision of life can make in your daily routines · How to start the ideal day brainstorming process for yourself So what do you think – is it time to break out that journal and write down what you *truly* want out of life? You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/how-to-unlock-a-huge-productivity-boost/ And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, May 27, 2024
Am I going to lose all my mom friends when I start my business? Here’s what happens to friendships! Motivation Monday
This is motivation Monday, and today we’re talking about what happens to friendships when you start a business – are you going to lose all your mom friends? You used to have this amazing connection based on kids, messy houses, and barely keeping it all together. But what happens now? You still have the kids – that, you’ll always have in common. But you got on top of the mess because you started a business. You delegated the chores because of that business. And most of your free time/research time/thinking time now goes to, you guessed it, running a business. And these women are great, but they’re not on that track. You can’t share that part of your life with them. What do you do now? Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/going-to-lose-all-my-friends And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, May 23, 2024
Client Case Study: I’m just coming out of the newborn stage – how can I get myself back on track around the house? Productivity advice for the work at home mom!
This is a Client Case Study, and today we’re talking about how to get yourself back on track around the house when you’ve just come out of the newborn stage. I was out with friends, and a new mom commented that she’d just gotten out of the newborn phase with her daughter and was loving the fact that her cute little baby could play on her own for a smidgen – but several months was a long time to be out of the habit of cooking and cleaning regularly compared to pre-baby! She was feeling the pull to get self-disciplined again and start doing things around the house, but I could tell it was definitely a “should” and something that would take a lot of force. Here’s what I told her, as the gentler version. Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/just-coming-out-of-newborn-stage And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, May 21, 2024
Hate bullet journaling? Why you can still be productive as an online entrepreneur (even if you aren’t the artsy planner type!)
Today we’re talking about why you can still be productive as a mom (if you aren’t the artsy planner type!), even if you hate bullet journaling. Because I used to think planning was just for ultra-organized moms with binders and planners. But that’s not me – on so many levels. Today’s topics: · Why your expectations around planning may be what’s derailing you · Whether you like the artistic aspects of bullet journaling, or they just make it harder · What you need most in your daily journaling (IF you need it at all!) If you don’t find it helpful, it’s out the window. Like, yesterday. You have my permission. You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/be-productive-without-journaling/ And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, May 20, 2024
How to break through to your next level in business by listening to your inner guidance! Motivation Monday
This is motivation Monday, and today we’re talking about how to break through to your next level in business by listening to your inner guidance. Have you ever thought about bringing God into your decision-making process? Of asking Him whether you should launch that thing this month, or wait till next? Or if your current income cap is where you’re meant to stay – the sweet spot for your business – or if He’s got something else for you? More for you? You should be asking these questions as an entrepreneur. A Christian entrepreneur, especially. Book : Memos from the Head Office, by Perry Marshall. Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/listen-to-your-inner-guidance And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, May 16, 2024
Client Case Study: Are you adding unnecessary steps to your mompreneur workday? Productivity advice for the work at home mom!
This is a Client Case Study, and today we’re talking about whether you’re adding unnecessary steps to your workday – and here’s the fix! Is there something in your email funnel, or on your website, or in your client welcome packet, that actually shouldn’t be there? That’s adding additional steps for both you and your clients? You need to take off the template blinders for a moment, and see if you’re actually making a bunch of annoying work for yourself by not streamlining & customizing this process to YOU. Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/are-you-adding-unnecessary-steps And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, May 14, 2024
Can’t quit the work-at-home mom guilt? Here’s why it’s so hard for you to release your own housework expectations and start a new WAHM routine for your family!
Today we’re talking about mom guilt: here’s why it’s so hard for you to release your own housework expectations and start a new routine for your family. I’m sure this scenario is familiar to you: you go to the fridge to start supper, but then realize you somehow forgot to thaw the meat for tonight’s meal. Which means you’re out of luck on that one and you have to come up with an entire entrée on the fly. After you’ve dealt with what to cook and checking for ingredients and actually getting it going, how’s your self-talk looking? Today’s topics: · The inner mindset game of adapting to your mom day · Where you’re not giving yourself enough grace in your daily life · Why shifting your self-expectations isn’t really the hard part about perfectionism What if we just opened our day with a plan (that we already surrendered to God), made our way through it with whatever adaptations we needed, and then rejoiced at the end in a day well done? What kind of mental relief would that leave for you today? You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/cant-quit-mom-guilt/ And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, May 13, 2024
Big push = big change? Here’s the balance between investing time for a big life change vs. going a little at a time (and when that’s good enough!) Motivation Monday
This is motivation Monday, and today we’re talking about the balance between investing time for a big life change vs. going a little at a time (and when that’s good enough). Some coaches will tell you that if you’re going to make a big life change – like losing weight or really learning a new sales technique or turning yourself into an expert painter – that you need to go all in. I mean ALL. IN. I’m talking weekend course taking, evening journaling, everything on your podcast listen list is this person, skipping your regular routine and chores and cooking in favor of the program’s homework, all that sort of stuff. They say it’s because you need to push the reset button to give your brain a break. *Other* coaches say that it’s all bunk. That all you need to do is a little a day. That the only way to eat an elephant is a bite at a time. So who’s right? Or neither of them? Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/big-push-big-change And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, May 09, 2024
Client Case Study: How to make yourself “just do it” even when you’re out of steam (I’m making an exception to my normal rule!) Productivity advice for the work at home mom!
This is a Client Case Study, and today we’re talking about how to make yourself “just do it” even when you’re of steam – aka, I’m making an exception to my normal rule! Now, you guys know by now that I don’t do the “just push through your to-do list” stuff. But every once in a while, there’s an exception. Something came up (like a sick kid) and you HAVE to get an extra load of laundry done just before bed. Or you had a super bad day and still haven’t gotten to the one most important thing on your to-do list, and it’s due tomorrow. Real infrequent things there, but we know they happen. So what do you do, the unbusy way, when you’re in a situation like this? Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/make-yourself-just-do-it And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, May 07, 2024
Why waiting for a huge burst of energy to clear your business to-do list isn’t working for you (you need to do this instead!)
Today we’re talking about why waiting for a huge burst of energy to clear your to-do list isn’t working for you – because you need to do this instead! We’re going to tackle the myth going around the mom productivity space that if you can just wait for (or create) that magic burst of energy, you’re going to clear your to-do list, get like twenty things done, and cue angels singing (aka, everything gets fixed about your mom day). Ah, no – that’s not how it works. I think this “burst of energy” thinking is actually a myth – and a really dangerous one that’s holding you back from ever right-sizing your own supermom life. You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/magic-energy-boost/ Are you wondering when this 6-figures-business-dream is *ever* going to come true for you, 'cause you don't even have the time to get through *today's* to-do's? The biggest reason I see moms struggling to run the house AND the business is because you're not leveraging scheduling. Which is why I'd love to invite you to a free Schedule Your Way to 6 Figures audit with me. During this session, I’ll audit your daily work-at-home schedule for you to get you on the road to 6 figures and ready to smash those 10k months, by scheduling in the marketing time, content time, and serving-the-actual clients time you need to turn this business into your work-from-home money-making machine. Ready to find a way to fit everything in? Book your free Schedule Audit with me so you can run the family AND the business and still sleep! Limited spots available each week, so jump on my calendar now, and I can’t wait to see you on our call. FREE Schedule Your Way to 6 Figures Audit: https://yourunbusylife.com/schedule-audit/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, May 06, 2024
I don’t like what my business coach just told me – am I being uncoachable, or following my intuition? Motivation Monday
This is motivation Monday, and today we’re talking about what happens if you don’t like what your business coach just told you – are you being uncoachable, or following your intuition? Because there are two conflicting things going on in the business coaching arena just now. One side tells everyone, “Listen to your own gut! Never make a decision based on someone else’s feedback!” And the other side declares, “You hired the experts for a reason. Do whatever they tell you and it’s going to work.” So where’s the middle ground between these two *very* different advice-taking philosophies? And what happens when you and your coach disagree? Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/am-i-uncoachable Are you wondering when this 6-figures-business-dream is *ever* going to come true for you, 'cause you don't even have the time to get through *today's* to-do's? The biggest reason I see moms struggling to run the house AND the business is because you're not leveraging scheduling. Which is why I'd love to invite you to a free Schedule Your Way to 6 Figures audit with me. During this session, I’ll audit your daily work-at-home schedule for you to get you on the road to 6 figures and ready to smash those 10k months, by scheduling in the marketing time, content time, and serving-the-actual clients time you need to turn this business into your work-from-home money-making machine. Ready to find a way to fit everything in? Book your free Schedule Audit with me so you can run the family AND the business and still sleep! Limited spots available each week, so jump on my calendar now, and I can’t wait to see you on our call. FREE Schedule Your Way to 6 Figures Audit: https://yourunbusylife.com/schedule-audit/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, May 02, 2024
Client Case Study: When should I schedule my to-dos? I’m still not crossing off enough of them when working from home! Productivity advice for the work at home mom!
This is a Client Case Study, and today we’re talking about when you should schedule your to-dos if you’re still not crossing off enough of them. So my latest client came to me with this question, which I thought was so great I wanted to share with you: “I’m steadily working my way through my giant to-do list, which feels really good to do. I can see I’m making progress. But what concerns me is that I’m *still* not getting enough done in a day! I’m still putting too many tasks on my mid-afternoon project time, and just not getting them crossed off. It’s like I magically run out of energy when I arrive at that time of day. Which is really annoying because I’ve specifically set aside that hour or so for me to catch up on my to-do list! Can you help me?” Find out what I told her in today’s episode! Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/not-crossing-off-enough Are you wondering when this 6-figures-business-dream is *ever* going to come true for you, 'cause you don't even have the time to get through *today's* to-do's? The biggest reason I see moms struggling to run the house AND the business is because you're not leveraging scheduling. Which is why I'd love to invite you to a free Schedule Your Way to 6 Figures audit with me. During this session, I’ll audit your daily work-at-home schedule for you to get you on the road to 6 figures and ready to smash those 10k months, by scheduling in the marketing time, content time, and serving-the-actual clients time you need to turn this business into your work-from-home money-making machine. Ready to find a way to fit everything in? Book your free Schedule Audit with me so you can run the family AND the business and still sleep! Limited spots available each week, so jump on my calendar now, and I can’t wait to see you on our call. FREE Schedule Your Way to 6 Figures Audit: https://yourunbusylife.com/schedule-audit/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, April 30, 2024
Productivity showdown: is minimalism better than routines if you’re a mom with a business? Find out which method works better for WAHMs, and why!
Today we’re talking about the latest productivity showdown: is minimalism better than routines? Find out which method works better for moms, and why! (This might be kind of controversial, but here goes.) Today’s topics: · Which is easier if you haven’t finished a KonMari purge yet · Why your kids aren’t keeping up with their pickup habits · Where routines fit in a minimized #momlife So what do you think, looking through your day-in-a-life? Would minimalism help you more, or routines? You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/is-minimalism-better-than-routines/ Are you wondering when this 6-figures-business-dream is *ever* going to come true for you, 'cause you don't even have the time to get through *today's* to-do's? The biggest reason I see moms struggling to run the house AND the business is because you're not leveraging scheduling. Which is why I'd love to invite you to a free Schedule Your Way to 6 Figures audit with me. During this session, I’ll audit your daily work-at-home schedule for you to get you on the road to 6 figures and ready to smash those 10k months, by scheduling in the marketing time, content time, and serving-the-actual clients time you need to turn this business into your work-from-home money-making machine. Ready to find a way to fit everything in? Book your free Schedule Audit with me so you can run the family AND the business and still sleep! Limited spots available each week, so jump on my calendar now, and I can’t wait to see you on our call. FREE Schedule Your Way to 6 Figures Audit: https://yourunbusylife.com/schedule-audit/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, April 29, 2024
Did you slow down your work at home business life, but you’re still feeling frazzled? There’s something you still need to change about your productivity! Motivation Monday
This is motivation Monday, and today we’re talking about what happens if you slowed down your life, but you’re still feeling frazzled. It’s because there’s something you still need to change. You’ve got your schedule decluttered. Calendar minimized. Kids’ toys decluttered. (At least halfway!) The meal prepping simplified. A shorter to-do list. But you’re wondering why you don’t feel an instant sense of peace. Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/slowed-down-but-still-frazzled Are you wondering when this 6-figures-business-dream is *ever* going to come true for you, 'cause you don't even have the time to get through *today's* to-do's? The biggest reason I see moms struggling to run the house AND the business is because you're not leveraging scheduling. Which is why I'd love to invite you to a free Schedule Your Way to 6 Figures audit with me. During this session, I’ll audit your daily work-at-home schedule for you to get you on the road to 6 figures and ready to smash those 10k months, by scheduling in the marketing time, content time, and serving-the-actual clients time you need to turn this business into your work-from-home money-making machine. Ready to find a way to fit everything in? Book your free Schedule Audit with me so you can run the family AND the business and still sleep! Limited spots available each week, so jump on my calendar now, and I can’t wait to see you on our call. FREE Schedule Your Way to 6 Figures Audit: https://yourunbusylife.com/schedule-audit/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, April 25, 2024
Client Case Study: Why you need to declutter your business to-do list! (plus how) Productivity advice for the work at home mom!
This is a Client Case Study, and today we’re talking about why you need to declutter your business to-do list – plus how to do it. Because you’re so used to this rat race of “do more, do more, do more, do the next thing,” that you’re not used to evaluating each and every item on your to-do list, to see if it should even be there! And when you start doing that for your business? Things change. Here’s what one of my clients just learned about this. Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/declutter-your-business-to-do-list Are you wondering when this 6-figures-business-dream is *ever* going to come true for you, 'cause you don't even have the time to get through *today's* to-do's? The biggest reason I see moms struggling to run the house AND the business is because you're not leveraging scheduling. Which is why I'd love to invite you to a free Schedule Your Way to 6 Figures audit with me. During this session, I’ll audit your daily work-at-home schedule for you to get you on the road to 6 figures and ready to smash those 10k months, by scheduling in the marketing time, content time, and serving-the-actual clients time you need to turn this business into your work-from-home money-making machine. Ready to find a way to fit everything in? Book your free Schedule Audit with me so you can run the family AND the business and still sleep! Limited spots available each week, so jump on my calendar now, and I can’t wait to see you on our call. FREE Schedule Your Way to 6 Figures Audit: https://yourunbusylife.com/schedule-audit/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, April 23, 2024
Snowed under by to dos? Do this to get out of your mompreneur overwhelm! (Plus, the sneaky reason why decluttering affects your productivity as a WAHM!)
Are you glaring at that giant to-do list, mad because you can’t cross off a single one of those to-dos, and it’s been weeks, and you aren’t making any progress? Good. I have the cure for you. Today we’re talking about what to do to get out of your #momlife overwhelm when you’re snowed under by to dos (plus, the sneaky reason why decluttering affects your productivity!). Today’s topics: · Why your brain can’t make progress in a cluttered environment · How decluttering relaxes your stress hormones · The cure for your off-hours overwhelm as a mom Go get this done, THEN come back to your to-do list. You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/decluttering-affects-your-productivity/ Are you wondering when this 6-figures-business-dream is *ever* going to come true for you, 'cause you don't even have the time to get through *today's* to-do's? The biggest reason I see moms struggling to run the house AND the business is because you're not leveraging scheduling. Which is why I'd love to invite you to a free Schedule Your Way to 6 Figures audit with me. During this session, I’ll audit your daily work-at-home schedule for you to get you on the road to 6 figures and ready to smash those 10k months, by scheduling in the marketing time, content time, and serving-the-actual clients time you need to turn this business into your work-from-home money-making machine. Ready to find a way to fit everything in? Book your free Schedule Audit with me so you can run the family AND the business and still sleep! Limited spots available each week, so jump on my calendar now, and I can’t wait to see you on our call. FREE Schedule Your Way to 6 Figures Audit: https://yourunbusylife.com/schedule-audit/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/qu
Mon, April 22, 2024
Are you doing this daily meditation practice? (Aka, mental decluttering!) Here’s why you need to start! Motivation Monday
This is motivation Monday, and today we’re talking about why you need to be doing this daily meditation practice – because it’s like mental decluttering. Guys, I’m not much of a meditation person, but a coach once shared this simple mindset practice with me, and it’s truly going to knock your socks off. What you need: you, a flat surface, and a 10-minute timer. That’s it. Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/are-you-doing-this-daily-meditation Are you wondering when this 6-figures-business-dream is *ever* going to come true for you, 'cause you don't even have the time to get through *today's* to-do's? The biggest reason I see moms struggling to run the house AND the business is because you're not leveraging scheduling. Which is why I'd love to invite you to a free Schedule Your Way to 6 Figures audit with me. During this session, I’ll audit your daily work-at-home schedule for you to get you on the road to 6 figures and ready to smash those 10k months, by scheduling in the marketing time, content time, and serving-the-actual clients time you need to turn this business into your work-from-home money-making machine. Ready to find a way to fit everything in? Book your free Schedule Audit with me so you can run the family AND the business and still sleep! Limited spots available each week, so jump on my calendar now, and I can’t wait to see you on our call. FREE Schedule Your Way to 6 Figures Audit: https://yourunbusylife.com/schedule-audit/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, April 18, 2024
Client Case Study: Help! I’m always running late – how do I get disciplined about deadlines? Productivity advice for the work at home mom!
This is a Client Case Study, and today we’re talking about what to do when you’re always running late – in other words, how do you get disciplined about deadlines? So this comes from one of my clients recently, who had just gotten her schedule in order and was really feeling good about her work hours, kid bedtimes, how much time she had for housework, etc. But there was one more problem…. After living this ideal schedule for a week, she realized she was always running late! Not by a ton – just by 10 or 15 minutes each time. Again, this is not a lot – but it was enough to throw her off-kilter and make her feel like she wasn’t making progress. (When actually, she was!) So here’s what I told her – and what you can do if you’re in this situation, too. Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/always-running-late Need a better work-from-home schedule for your unique family situation? Does your mom-life-plus-business work day need a few (or a lot) of tweaks to turn into a schedule you’d *love*? Let’s create your *own* best day so you can start loving your actual, hour-by-hour experience of work-at-home mom life. Click here to give yourself the gift of balance in your work-from-home schedule - it’s just a call away! Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, April 16, 2024
Decluttering fail: is there a secret key you’re missing as a work-at-home mom? You need this AND minimalism!
Today we’re talking about the secret key you’re missing if you’ve ever failed at decluttering – it’s because you need this AND minimalism! You know the minimalism drill, right? “All you need to do is declutter.” “If you decluttered, then you’d have your life together.” Except by now, you’re getting kind of suspicious of them and wondering if this whole thing was a scam. Today’s topics: · Why minimizing won’t automatically fix your mom schedule · Why purging your kids’ toys doesn’t equate to getting help around the house · Why you DO still need minimalism to get over this mindset This is why you need both – both the decluttering AND the productivity hacks. Because moms don’t just manage the stuff, they manage the kids. And that means productivity efficiency PLUS purging chops are required. You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/secret-key-decluttering-purging/ And if you need to cut the overwhelm from your work-at-home mom-life - without ignoring the cooking, the cleaning, or the kids - I’ve got just the thing for you! Get 3 hours a day, every day, back for yourself and your business when you work with me. No, it’s not too good to be true - because I’ve got 5 kids! (And #momlife is easy for me!) And I want to get *you* to that place, too. So book yourself a free call and get started on being a super work-at-home mom - the no-stress way! Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, April 15, 2024
How to recast the vision for your flexible work at home life as a mom! Motivation Monday
This is motivation Monday, and today we’re talking about how to recast the vision for your flexible work at home life. Was this the version of #momlife you went for when you made the choice to stay home, and later on, when you added an online business? Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/recast-the-vision Need a better work-from-home schedule for your unique family situation? Does your mom-life-plus-business work day need a few (or a lot) of tweaks to turn into a schedule you’d *love*? Let’s create your *own* best day so you can start loving your actual, hour-by-hour experience of work-at-home mom life. Click here to give yourself the gift of balance in your work-from-home schedule - it’s just a call away! Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, April 11, 2024
Don’t let distraction steal your dreams! (How to avoid regret as a mom and a business owner)
This is your #momlife transformation time, and today we’re talking about how to avoid regret as a mom and a business owner – aka, don’t let distraction steal your dreams! Because distracting yourself with housework and grading homework and planning the next menu is just a mask for why you’re not reaching for your own dreams. You – yes, you – have something (in addition to mothering) that you’re supposed to be doing with your life. Something that all your talents, gifts, and abilities have been given to you for. Stef Gass says, “A distracted life is death to your dreams.” And you know what? She’s right. Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/dont-let-distraction-steal-your-dreams Are you running a work-from-home business - but you’ve still got homeschooling or toddlers to take care of? Let me de-stress your workday for you and show you exactly where to create consistent work hours that still let you show up as mom - each day, every day. If this is you, I want you to reserve your very own Get Stuff Done in Your Business with Kids Around session - ‘cause you can absolutely do both without losing your mind. All you have to do is book in your free coaching session with me by April 12th. Book your free session here: https://yourunbusylife.com/gtd-kids-around/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, April 09, 2024
Can’t seem to let go of the chores when running your business? Here’s why you aren’t getting any help around the house as a work-at-home mom!
Today we’re talking about why you aren’t getting any help around the house if you can’t seem to let go of the chores. “Your reality will always follow your expectations.” That’s from Allie Casazza. So if that’s true, and it is, what have you been telling yourself about your life, your home, or your kids? (Maybe even your husband?) What about your closets or kitchen? Today’s topics: · What you’re truly, deep down anticipating from your #momlife · How your family (especially the kids) is just fulfilling your expectations · How to create a new daily reality for yourself that you’ll actually enjoy Do you see how much your underlying expectations shape and shift your everyday life? That’s the power of this quote. I want you to use it to better your day-by-day existence in your family. You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/kids-not-helping-with-chores/ Are you running a work-from-home business - but you’ve still got homeschooling or toddlers to take care of? Let me de-stress your workday for you and show you exactly where to create consistent work hours that still let you show up as mom - each day, every day. If this is you, I want you to reserve your very own Get Stuff Done in Your Business with Kids Around session - ‘cause you can absolutely do both without losing your mind. All you have to do is book in your free coaching session with me by April 12th. Book your free session here: https://yourunbusylife.com/gtd-kids-around/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, April 08, 2024
This is TEDx talk worthy! (AKA, spilling the beans on my unbusy mompreneur secrets!) Motivation Monday
This is motivation Monday, and today we’re talking about what I’d say if I had to give a TEDx talk – aka, I'm spilling the beans on my unbusy mompreneur secrets! Very simply, it’s this: You are allowed to simplify your #momlife. End of story. Are you letting yourself simplify? Giving yourself permission to ditch things on your calendar? To quit on your too-high expectations? Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/this-is-tedx-talk Are you running a work-from-home business - but you’ve still got homeschooling or toddlers to take care of? Let me de-stress your workday for you and show you exactly where to create consistent work hours that still let you show up as mom - each day, every day. If this is you, I want you to reserve your very own Get Stuff Done in Your Business with Kids Around session - ‘cause you can absolutely do both without losing your mind. All you have to do is book in your free coaching session with me by April 12th. Book your free session here: https://yourunbusylife.com/gtd-kids-around/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, April 04, 2024
Is mom guilt popping up around the chores? Here’s why work-at-home moms feel guilty talking about what their kids do for chores!
If you’ve started to make over your household the way I share, I bet that sometimes you’re hiding how good your life is from your mom friends or relatives. Why? Because you’re not comfortable living there yourself! Today's topics: The mindset shift it takes before you can easily hand off chores to the kids Why you’re worried about other people’s opinions of your parenting What’s wrong with letting naysayers speak into your motherhood Stop waffling over your parenting convictions, and get back on course. The future of your kids depends on it. You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/moms-feel-guilty-talking-about-chores/ Are you running a work-from-home business - but you’ve still got homeschooling or toddlers to take care of? Let me de-stress your workday for you and show you exactly where to create consistent work hours that still let you show up as mom - each day, every day. If this is you, I want you to reserve your very own Get Stuff Done in Your Business with Kids Around session - ‘cause you can absolutely do both without losing your mind. All you have to do is book in your free coaching session with me by April 12th. Book your free session here: https://yourunbusylife.com/gtd-kids-around/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, April 02, 2024
How much longer are you going to wait before getting help with the chores as a WAHM? (Pep talk for you as a busy work-at-home mom!)
I’m serious. Do you have a 5-year plan? A 1-year plan? A “just as soon as I’m post-partum cleared with this baby” plan? ‘Cause I sure don’t hear any delegating going on over there! Today's topics: · Delegation pep talk (for when you’re avoiding outsourcing) · 5 powerful journal prompts that will uncover what you’ve been hiding behind your excuses · Why chore delegation doesn’t have to be an emotional issue for you If you’re ready, it’s time. Time to do this. Time to be set free. Time to walk the next leg of the journey God has you on – the delegation one. You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/how-much-longer-going-to-wait/ Are you running a work-from-home business - but you’ve still got homeschooling or toddlers to take care of? Let me de-stress your workday for you and show you exactly where to create consistent work hours that still let you show up as mom - each day, every day. If this is you, I want you to reserve your very own Get Stuff Done in Your Business with Kids Around session - ‘cause you can absolutely do both without losing your mind. All you have to do is book in your free coaching session with me by April 12th. Book your free session here: https://yourunbusylife.com/gtd-kids-around/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, April 01, 2024
Mindset reset: You’re already doing enough as a mom (and I’m going to prove it to you!) Motivation Monday
This is motivation Monday, and today we’re talking about how you’re already doing enough as a mom – and I’m going to prove it to you. Are you feeling guilty for not achieving enough? Doing enough? Stop it. Here's why I can say this to you in full confidence.... Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/youre-already-doing-enough Are you running a work-from-home business - but you’ve still got homeschooling or toddlers to take care of? Let me de-stress your workday for you and show you exactly where to create consistent work hours that still let you show up as mom - each day, every day. If this is you, I want you to reserve your very own Get Stuff Done in Your Business with Kids Around session - ‘cause you can absolutely do both without losing your mind. All you have to do is book in your free coaching session with me by April 12th. Book your free session here: https://yourunbusylife.com/gtd-kids-around/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, March 28, 2024
Why you need to let up the pressure on your homeschooling if you’re a mom who’s running an online business, too!
Today we’re talking about why you need to let up the pressure on your homeschooling if you’re a mom who’s running an online business, too. If you’re a business mom AND you’re a homeschooler, we need to talk. Now. Because you can’t keep on pressuring yourself to grow to 6 figures AND give your kids the best education ever, both at once. (And that’s completely skipping the house, the meals, your husband, your friend life, and even yourself! Not going to fly.) You've got this! Alyssa Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/let-up-pressure-homeschool Are you running a work-from-home business - but you’ve still got homeschooling or toddlers to take care of? Let me de-stress your workday for you and show you exactly where to create consistent work hours that still let you show up as mom - each day, every day. If this is you, I want you to reserve your very own Get Stuff Done in Your Business with Kids Around session - ‘cause you can absolutely do both without losing your mind. All you have to do is book in your free coaching session with me by April 12th. Book your free session here: https://yourunbusylife.com/gtd-kids-around/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, March 26, 2024
Too much housework? Why you need to push back on this cultural narrative for moms if you're working from home and take back your day!
Maybe you’ve already given up. You think, “housework just takes up too much of my time to get anything else done or have a life outside the kids and school.” In other words, “I’m overloaded – and that’s the way it’s going to be.” Today's topics: · Are you packing too many hours into your cooking and cleaning role? · What standards have you been holding yourself to? (That no one else is!) · Why you’re holding onto those chores and refusing to lighten your load I know it’s hard. I know it’s changing everything about the way you run your family. I know you’re scared of the unknown. But I also know you’re an action-taker, and you’re ready. You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/too-much-housework-push-back/ Are you running a work-from-home business - but you’ve still got homeschooling or toddlers to take care of? Let me de-stress your workday for you and show you exactly where to create consistent work hours that still let you show up as mom - each day, every day. If this is you, I want you to reserve your very own Get Stuff Done in Your Business with Kids Around session - ‘cause you can absolutely do both without losing your mind. All you have to do is book in your free coaching session with me by April 12th. Book your free session here: https://yourunbusylife.com/gtd-kids-around/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, March 25, 2024
Why you need to know your optimal work schedule as a mompreneur with kids around! Motivation Monday
This is motivation Monday, and today we’re talking about why you need to know your optimal work schedule as a mompreneur with kids around. Because it’s not enough to have your #momday all flow-y and light and easy feeling; you need to have your online side hustle on track, too! This is the secret to matching up both sides of your life, and feeling really great in both of them. Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/know-your-optimal-work-schedule Are you running a work-from-home business - but you’ve still got homeschooling or toddlers to take care of? Let me de-stress your workday for you and show you exactly where to create consistent work hours that still let you show up as mom - each day, every day. If this is you, I want you to reserve your very own Get Stuff Done in Your Business with Kids Around session - ‘cause you can absolutely do both without losing your mind. All you have to do is book in your free coaching session with me by April 12th. Book your free session here: https://yourunbusylife.com/gtd-kids-around/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, March 21, 2024
Short on time? Here’s why you can never finish that to-do list as an online business owner (plus the productivity hack you should do instead!)
Today we’re talking about why you can never finish that to-do list (plus the productivity hack you should do instead), when you’re short on time as a mom. Listen, guys - you’re not supposed to be checking off every single one of those 50-item whole-house cleaning lists! That’s for bored single housekeepers or empty nesters (ahem). This is why you never have enough time in your cleaning schedule as a mom – because the system wasn’t designed for you to ever cross it all off! Today’s topics: · Are you annoyed or freed by this cleaning truth? · How to create your own seasonal “must clean” list · Evaluating your current quarterly cleaning schedule to see if it’s actually serving you Remember – you’ve got a good gut instinct here. If you’re questioning whether a cleaning task is meant to be on your list, it probably isn’t. You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/running-out-of-time-to-do-list/ And if you need to cut the overwhelm from your work-at-home mom-life - without ignoring the cooking, the cleaning, or the kids - I’ve got just the thing for you! Get 3 hours a day, every day, back for yourself and your business when you work with me. No, it’s not too good to be true - because I’ve got 5 kids! (And #momlife is easy for me!) And I want to get *you* to that place, too. So book yourself a free call and get started on being a super work-at-home mom - the no-stress way! Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, March 19, 2024
Client Case Study: Leaning into each day (and season) in motherhood like a boss! Productivity advice for the work at home mom!
This is a Client Case Study, and today we’re talking about how to lean into each day (and season) in motherhood like a boss. Because sometimes it’s hard to let go of that bad morning and flex with each hour of the day as it comes up – but we need to learn how to give grace to ourselves, not just our kids. Listen to find out how my client’s doing this. Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/leaning-like-a-boss And if you want to balance your business with your kids , grab a free productivity coaching session with me - it’s your shortcut to cutting the work-at-home life hassle, enjoying your family, and doing it all in less time than ever! Because I want you to live the kind of #momlife you actually *enjoy*, not endure. So click here to give yourself the gift of a work-at-home mom life that’s light and easy! Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, March 18, 2024
Homeschooling and doing it all? Why you need to implement delegation as a work-from-home homeschooling mom! (Plus my perspective!)
Look – delegation is crucial. You can’t cook three meals from scratch, manage the kids, clean the house top to bottom, homeschool everybody, change all the diapers, AND get time to yourself for working out or talking to *your* friends without it. Today's topics: · What’s wrong with “you can do it all” culture · Why you’re letting busyness steal your memories of your kids · How to shatter the homeschooling mold and delegate parts of your #momlife You’re allowed to skip that part of #momlife. Of homeschooling. Of housekeeping. As long as you get someone else to do it, or realize that it was totally unnecessary in the first place, you’re fine. Truly. You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/do-it-all-as-homeschooler/ Need to quit the room pickup game 'cause you've started a business? Let’s get your kids to clean their rooms - starting now! Because you've got better things to do than clean their rooms for them when you’re supposed to be running your business. Give yourself a break, and give your *kids* some life skills! (Because no, you don’t have to be the maid for your whole family just because you work from home.) In this free coaching session, I’m going to show you how to take your time back and get your kids to start doing their share. Let’s do this – grab a spot to get started, and I can’t wait to help you transform your day-to-day work-at-home life! Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, March 14, 2024
Trouble delegating in your work-at-home life? Here’s why you need to do what you’re good at (plus how to say “no thank you” to new responsibilities!)
Today we’re talking about why you need to stay in your lane and do what you’re good at (plus how to say “no thank you” to new responsibilities!) if you’re having trouble delegating. There’s a lot of talk about delegating out there, but how do you know *which* things you should delegate, and which ones you just need to make yourself do them and keep? Here’s a startling new perspective for you on this matter, courtesy of Allie Casazza. Today’s topics: · What happens when you apply Allie’s principle to #momlife · The three sections you need to use to evaluate each one of your chores · Why you may *not* actually be the person who has to do that specific chore! So if you ever wanted to know which chores you should plan on outsourcing to your kids, or paying a mother’s helper to do for you, then you just made your list in this episode. Happy delegating! You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/having-trouble-delegating/ Feeling like your family left you to do all the housework - on top of running your business? - Let’s get that off your plate! Because the last thing you need is more on your to-do list. Inside this free call, I’m going to show you exactly how to get your kids involved in doing the housework so that you have the time you need to focus on your business, too. All the secrets to NOT spending every second cleaning are about to be yours - right on the other side of this free coaching session! Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, March 12, 2024
Client Case Study: About to shift into a new season of motherhood? Do this vision board exercise to prep for your next chapter in life! Productivity advice for the work at home mom!
This is a Client Case Study, and today we’re talking about what to do – how to prepare – if you’re about to shift into a new season of motherhood. ‘Cause I’ve got this great vision board exercise you can do to prep for your next chapter in life. It used to be clients only, and now I’m sharing it with you! Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/shift-into-a-new-season And if you want to balance your business with your kids , grab a free productivity coaching session with me - it’s your shortcut to cutting the work-at-home life hassle, enjoying your family, and doing it all in less time than ever! Because I want you to live the kind of #momlife you actually *enjoy*, not endure. So click here to give yourself the gift of a work-at-home mom life that’s light and easy! Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, March 11, 2024
Getting pressured by family? Here’s what to do when relatives shame you for outsourcing chores to your kids when you work from home!
Today we’re talking about what to do when relatives shame you for outsourcing chores to your kids – aka, how to handle getting pressured by the family. You thought delegating was going to make your life easier. What you didn’t realize was that it was going to make those nosy relatives harder. Today’s topics: Why your relatives are even harder on you once you start outsourcing tasks The two biggest false beliefs that are keeping you from delegating housework How to not get sucked into taking back chores you’ve already delegated Because nitty gritty chore schedules and cleaning levels are one thing, but it’s a whole ‘nother mindset to stay strong in the “I need more time for myself (or my business), my 9-year-old is perfectly capable of vacuuming, and any complaints about floors are now going to him” thinking. So if this is what’s tripping you up about chore delegating, let me help you with that and make sure your chores stay delegated. You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/are-you-being-shamed-for-outsourcing-housework/ And if you need to cut the overwhelm from your work-at-home mom-life - without ignoring the cooking, the cleaning, or the kids - I’ve got just the thing for you! Get 3 hours a day, every day, back for yourself and your business when you work with me. No, it’s not too good to be true - because I’ve got 5 kids! (And #momlife is easy for me!) And I want to get *you* to that place, too. So book yourself a free call and get started on being a super work-at-home mom - the no-stress way! Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, March 07, 2024
Worried your kids are doing too much around the house while you work? Here’s how to know if you’re expecting too much of your kids!
Are you worried that you’ve asked your kids to help out *too* much? That they’re doing too big a portion of the work? Here’s how to tell if that worry is true, or just your brain kicking up stuff at you. Today's topics: · How to use your mom intuition to your advantage · What to do when you’re worried you don’t *want* to change, but should · How to get out of the perfectionism trap when going in a new direction It’s going to be worth it. Because that’s bottom line what you want – change. You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/worried-your-kids-are-doing-too-much/ Feeling like your family left you to do all the housework - on top of running your business? Let’s get that off your plate! Because the last thing you need is more on your to-do list. Inside this free coaching session, I’m going to show you exactly how to get your kids involved so you have the time you need to focus on growing your business. All the secrets to NOT spending every second cleaning are about to be yours - right on the other side of this free call! Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, March 05, 2024
The four pieces of popular advice I'm sick and tired of hearing about work-at-home moms and chores! (Large family mom rant ahead!)
What gets you really, seriously annoyed about your #momlife? I’m talking bite your lips, keep your mouth shut, walk-away-to-the-other-room annoyed when you’re in company? Since you’re not company, today I’m spilling the beans on what I’d *really* say next time somebody asks me one of these. Watch out - I'm getting spicy! (And feel free to steal my responses next time *you* have a nosy relative who complains about your parenting choices as a work-at-home mom!) Need to quit the room pickup game ‘cause you’ve started a business? Let’s get your kids to clean their rooms - starting now! Because you've got better things to do than clean their rooms for them when you’re supposed to be running your business. And no, you don’t have to be the maid for your whole family just because you work from home. If this sounds amazing but undoable for you, grab a spot on my calendar so I can show you exactly how to take your time back. Let’s do this – book your free session to get started, and I can’t wait to help you transform your day-to-day work-at-home #momlife! Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, March 04, 2024
Want to build your business around your mom life and kids? Here’s how! Motivation Monday
This is motivation Monday, and today we’re talking about how to build your business around your mom life and kids. What does it mean to build a business around your life? And what does that truly mean when you’re also a mom – a stay at home one, to boot? Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/build-your-business-around-kids And if you need to cut the overwhelm from your work-at-home mom-life - without ignoring the cooking, the cleaning, or the kids - I’ve got just the thing for you! Get 3 hours a day, every day, back for yourself and your business when you work with me. No, it’s not too good to be true - because I’ve got 5 kids! (And #momlife is easy for me!) And I want to get *you* to that place, too. So book yourself a free call and get started on being a super work-at-home mom - the no-stress way! Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, February 29, 2024
Client Case Study: I was able to turn my bad morning around by doing this! Productivity advice for the work at home mom!
How many bad mornings have you experienced since you became a mom? (Er, too many to count, right?) Well, today let’s focus on this inspirational client example from one of my women, who found herself getting in a morning spiral and did something to stop it. Let’s find out what. (Hint: you have to listen!) Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/turn-your-bad-morning-around And if you need to cut the overwhelm from your work-at-home mom-life - without ignoring the cooking, the cleaning, or the kids - I’ve got just the thing for you! Get 3 hours a day, every day, back for yourself and your business when you work with me. No, it’s not too good to be true - because I’ve got 5 kids! (And #momlife is easy for me!) And I want to get *you* to that place, too. So book yourself a free call and get started on being a super work-at-home mom - the no-stress way! Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, February 27, 2024
Are you an introverted mom? These are the secret pros for your kids when they have an introverted mom who's got a business!
Guess what – your kids *do* get some sneaky benefits when they’ve got an introvert for a mom! So let’s ditch the “too bad they aren’t having the best childhood they could be if I was different” game and start playing to your strengths. Today's topics: · Modeling a “work till you’re tired” philosophy · Why that’s different from most parenting · Inoculating your kids against workaholism Where can you reframe your introvert energy level to a positive thing *for your kids*, particularly in your day-to-day life? Try it and see what happens. It’s amazingly freeing to your parenting. You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/pros-for-kids-introverted-mom/ Need a better work-from-home schedule for your unique family situation? Does your mom-life-plus-business work day need a few (or a lot) of tweaks to turn into a schedule you’d *love*? Let’s create your *own* best day so you can start loving your actual, hour-by-hour experience of work-at-home mom life. Book a session with me and give yourself the gift of balance in your work-from-home schedule - it’s just a call away! Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, February 26, 2024
Ending your WAHM work day: how to transition back to supper, dishes, and kids! Motivation Monday
This is motivation Monday, and today we’re talking about how to transition back to supper, dishes, and kids when you close down your laptop for the day – because when you’re a work-from-home mom, your true work day hasn’t ended yet. You’re just shifting gears. So how do you mentally shift gears out of copywriting and launch planning and client project mode, back to kids-and-cooking mode? Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/ending-your-work-day Need a better work-from-home schedule for your unique family situation? Does your mom-life-plus-business work day need a few (or a lot) of tweaks to turn into a schedule you’d *love*? Let’s create your *own* best day so you can start loving your actual, hour-by-hour experience of work-at-home mom life. Book a session with me and give yourself the gift of balance in your work-from-home schedule - it’s just a call away! Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, February 22, 2024
Client Case Study: My husband doesn’t like the changes I’m making in our family – do I have to quit? Productivity advice for the work at home mom!
How many times have you made a change in your life that your husband didn’t like? A lot, right? We can’t pretend this isn’t here when I’m asking you to make *major* life changes to your #momlife, your workload, and the way you involve your kids. I would be doing you a disservice to ignore it. So today, let’s talk about dealing with frustration from your husband as you move through your own life change. You've got this! ~Alyssa Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/husband-doesnt-like-changes Need a better work-from-home schedule for your unique family situation? Does your mom-life-plus-business work day need a few (or a lot) of tweaks to turn into a schedule you’d *love*? Let’s create your *own* best day so you can start loving your actual, hour-by-hour experience of work-at-home mom life. Book a session with me and give yourself the gift of balance in your work-from-home schedule - it’s just a call away! Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, February 20, 2024
Feel like nobody understands you? If you’re an introverted online business owner, here’s why! (Plus what you can do about it!)
You know what? You’re right! People *don’t* understand you as an introvert mom. (Unless they’re introverts themselves, of course!) But this is what I want to reframe for you today. Today's topics: · What it means to reject cultural extroversion standards · How to release the pressure of “I need a different personality” · Why you’re allowed to not want noise You’re exactly the way God made you, and He called it good. Are you ready to live like you believe it? You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/feel-misunderstood-as-introverted-mom/ Is your dream to have a quiet house, all to yourself ? Then a healthy dose of me time is coming right up! Get the downtime you need to warm up that 2nd cup of coffee, recharge from your day, and knock out your business to-do list. Book your free call with me to find out how to get this kind of free time every day - soon it’s going to be *your* reality! Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, February 19, 2024
You’re not taking long enough breaks as a mom – and here’s why! Motivation Monday
This is motivation Monday, and today we’re talking about why you’re not taking long enough breaks as a mom – plus how to fix this. Did you figure that you could get away with a 20-minute coffee break, or a 15-minute phone scroll, and then you’d be back to work? Sorry, it doesn’t work that way. Your brain (and body) need a longer break than you think they do. And I’m going to unpack why. Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/long-enough-breaks Is your dream to have a quiet house, all to yourself ? Then a healthy dose of me time is coming right up! Get the downtime you need to warm up that 2nd cup of coffee, recharge from your day, and knock out your business to-do list. Book your free call with me to find out how to get this kind of free time every day - soon it’s going to be *your* reality! Book your free call here: https://alyssawolff.satoriapp.com/offers/278910-free-work-life-balance-productivity-session Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, February 15, 2024
Client Case Study: I ditched work for the day and didn’t do anything productive – but I don’t know why! Productivity advice for the work at home mom!
This is a Client Case Study, and today we’re talking about why you sometimes ditch work for the day and don’t do anything productive. There must have been a reason – a very strong reason, even if subconscious – why you did this – we just need to do a little digging to find out why. Because no, it’s not that you had a random fit of insanity that day. Something else is going on. Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/ditched-work-for-the-day And if you need to cut the overwhelm from your work-at-home mom-life - without ignoring the cooking, the cleaning, or the kids - I’ve got just the thing for you! Get 3 hours a day, every day, back for yourself and your business when you work with me. No, it’s not too good to be true - because I’ve got 5 kids! (And #momlife is easy for me!) And I want to get *you* to that place, too. So book yourself a free call and get started on being a super work-at-home mom - the no-stress way! Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, February 13, 2024
No, you don’t have to be on call 24/7 as a business owning mom - here’s how to ask your husband for a break!
Look - I’m guessing you’re the parent on call at your house pretty much all the time. Yes, sometimes you leave the room, but your husband is probably deferring all the “honey, can you keep the kids quiet and not fighting or something?” parenting to you (when he’s off). Am I right? But *this* means that you’re never, ever getting a break. ‘Cause you’re always having to be pulled back in to manage the kids/break up sibling fights/shush everyone/etcetera. Is that fair? I don’t think so. And here's the cure. Is your dream to have a quiet house, all to yourself ? Then a healthy dose of me time is coming right up! Get the downtime you need to warm up that 2nd cup of coffee, recharge from your day, and knock out your business to-do list. Book your free call with me to find out how to get this kind of free time every day - soon it’s going to be *your* reality! Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, February 12, 2024
Why you need seasons of rest in your business as an online business owner – especially if you’re a mom! Motivation Monday
This is motivation Monday, and today we’re talking about why you need seasons of rest in your business as an online business owner – especially if you’re a mom. Because too often we think (and act!) like hustling in every spare second (and then some!) is the only thing that’s going to take us to 6-figure months. Or years. Heck, even 5k months may sound good at this point to you! Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/why-you-need-seasons-of-rest Is your dream to have a quiet house, all to yourself ? Then a healthy dose of me time is coming right up! Get the downtime you need to warm up that 2nd cup of coffee, recharge from your day, and knock out your business to-do list. Book your free call with me to find out how to get this kind of free time every day - soon it’s going to be *your* reality! Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, February 08, 2024
Client Case Study: Is it okay to stop being a morning person? What if that’s been my identity for years? Productivity advice for the work at home mom!
Today we’re going to tackle a hot button topic for moms – what time you’re getting up in the morning. Plus whether or not you *should* be getting up that early, and how to handle that former time no longer working for this season in your life. (And what to do if that’s wrapped up in your identity!) Keep listening to find out how to copy - or adjust - your get-up time as a business-owning mom! Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/ok-to-stop-being-a-morning-person Need a better work-from-home schedule for your unique family situation? Does your mom-life-plus-business work day need a few (or a lot) of tweaks to turn into a schedule you’d *love*? Let’s create your *own* best day so you can start loving your actual, hour-by-hour experience of work-at-home mom life. Book a session with me and give yourself the gift of balance in your work-from-home schedule - it’s just a call away! Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, February 06, 2024
Lots of kids but desperately need quiet to work on your business? Here’s how to get time for yourself!
I’m an introverted mom with 5 kids, and I get you. I know what it’s like to want a big family and yet yearn for quiet. Today's topics: · The twin realities of being “mom” and needing time to yourself · You don’t actually need to be doing everything you think you do · Why you get to stop when you’re out of juice Let’s do this. Let’s get you unbusy. Because I know what it feels like, and I’m going to get you out of there. You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/lots-of-kids-desperately-need-quiet/ And if you want to balance your business with your kids , grab a free work/life balance session with me - it’s your shortcut to cutting the work-at-home life hassle, enjoying your family, and doing it all in less time than ever! Because I want you to live the kind of #momlife you actually *enjoy*, not endure. So click here to give yourself the gift of a work-at-home mom life that’s light and easy! Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, February 05, 2024
Mompreneurs are not machines! Why you need to stop living as if you have endless energy (because no, you’re not a robot!) Motivation Monday
This is motivation Monday, and today we’re talking about why you need to stop living as if you have endless energy (because no, you’re not a robot!). I heard this yesterday from a business strategist named Nas: “You are not a machine, and you cannot expect yourself to live that way.” Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/moms-are-not-machines Is your dream to have a quiet house, all to yourself ? Then a healthy dose of me time is coming right up! Get the downtime you need to warm up that 2nd cup of coffee, recharge from your day, and knock out your business to-do list. Book your free call with me to find out how to get this kind of free time every day - soon it’s going to be *your* reality! It’s time to gift yourself some productivity coaching! Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, February 01, 2024
Dealing with naysayers? Here’s what to do if they don't like the way you run your family as a work-from-home mom!
You’ve run into those naysayers, right? The ones that say, “oh, I would never do things that way – are you sure you know what’s best? Aren’t you afraid it’ll never work out?” And they send you right into a worry spiral about your parenting choices, your schooling choices, or your run-a-business-while-having-kids choices while you stand there and watch. Today's topics: Why unsolicited outside opinions disrespect your role as mother Whose job it actually is to raise your children How to hold boundaries around your God-given family priorities You weren’t meant to be like the others. Go be unbusy. You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/dealing-with-naysayers/ And if you want to balance your business with your kids , grab a free work/life balance session with me - it’s your shortcut to cutting the work-at-home life hassle, enjoying your family, and doing it all in less time than ever! Because I want you to live the kind of #momlife you actually *enjoy*, not endure. So click here to give yourself the gift of a work-at-home mom life that’s light and easy! Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, January 30, 2024
New year, new slate? How to set yourself up for amazing success this year in your online business!
Have you ever dreaded a day like today? (Did that happen, just this morning?) Let’s turn that thinking around and get you set on the path to success. (Nothing fancy here – just you, enjoying your life.) Today's topics: · A curated list of “new start” affirmations for your #momlife · The top new belief you need to hold · How to get started - practically! - on the road to change Repeat this episode if you want, really get these prompts in your head, and then walk around your day with this new lens on: the “I can change” lens. And see what happens for you today. It’s going to be epic. You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/set-yourself-up-for-success/ And if you need to cut the overwhelm from your work-at-home mom-life - without ignoring the cooking, the cleaning, or the kids - I’ve got just the thing for you! Get 3 hours a day, every day, back for yourself and your business when you work with me. No, it’s not too good to be true - because I’ve got 5 kids! (And #momlife is easy for me!) And I want to get *you* to that place, too. So book yourself a free call and get started on being a super work-at-home mom - the no-stress way! Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, January 29, 2024
Client Case Study: How to knock out the one thing on your to do list that you’re always skipping! Productivity advice for the work at home mom!
This is a Client Case Study, and today we’re talking about how to knock out the one thing on your to do list that you’re always skipping. Because if you really want to get to one of your "should" tasks, but just haven't been able to make yourself cross it off, there’s something else going on. Listen to find out what it is, and how to fix that! Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/knock-out-the-one-thing-skipping Are you staring down the to-do list mountain? Let’s get you checking off your top priorities in less time than ever so you can spend more time with your kids. ‘Cause that’s what you started this whole online business thing for, right? So if you want to learn how to right-size your to-do list and stop stressing out about your day, it’s time to gift yourself some work-from-home productivity coaching! Just grab your free productivity priorities call in the link below. I’ll see you then! Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, January 25, 2024
Client Case Study: Are you constantly feeling behind on your to-do list? Productivity advice for the work at home mom!
This is a Client Case Study, and today we’re talking about what to do if you’re constantly feeling behind on your to-do list. What's causing this feeling of being behind on your to-do's? What got in your way? You had a reason for whatever you chose to do, so let's find out what it was. Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/constantly-feeling-behind Are you staring down the to-do list mountain? Let’s get you checking off your top priorities in less time than ever so you can spend more time with your kids. ‘Cause that’s what you started this whole online business thing for, right? So if you want to learn how to right-size your to-do list and stop stressing out about your day, it’s time to gift yourself some work-from-home productivity coaching! Just grab your free productivity priorities call in the link below. I’ll see you then! Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, January 23, 2024
How to pinpoint your first productivity domino right now as a business owning mom! (Productivity hack!)
What’s going wrong for you right now? (You know, getting in your way, tripping you up, and holding you down?) Today's topics: · The power of “first domino” thinking · Practical examples of some typical first dominoes for moms · The first thing you need to do once you’ve found your domino I know you’ve got this – that you’re totally capable of making big change. So go out there and act like it. You’ve got this, sister. Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/pinpoint-your-first-productivity-domino/ Need a better work-from-home schedule for your unique family situation? Does your mom-life-plus-business work day need a few (or a lot) of tweaks to turn into a schedule you’d *love*? Let’s create your *own* best day so you can start loving your actual, hour-by-hour experience of work-at-home mom life. Book a session with me and give yourself the gift of balance in your work-from-home schedule - it’s just a call away! Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, January 22, 2024
Why planning doesn’t have to be hard when you’re running a business as a momprenuer! Motivation Monday
This is motivation Monday, and today we’re talking about why planning doesn’t have to be hard when you’re running a business as a momprenuer. I know I like to tell you all the reasons why you don’t need a complicated plan, you can just sit down and do the thing and get it done, but you really do need a plan. Of some sort. Just a little bit. Here’s why you can’t just throw all business planning out the window. Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/planning-doesnt-have-to-be-hard Are you staring down the to-do list mountain? Let’s get you checking off your top priorities in less time than ever so you can spend more time with your kids. ‘Cause that’s what you started this whole online business thing for, right? So if you want to learn how to right-size your to-do list and stop stressing out about your day, it’s time to gift yourself some work-from-home productivity coaching! Just grab your free productivity priorities call in the link below. I’ll see you then! Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, January 18, 2024
What to do if you’re stuck in a work-at-home rut you hate – why nothing has worked for you till now as a WAHM! (time management truth time)
This is motivation Monday, and today we’re talking about why everything you’ve tried so far hasn’t worked (aka, time management truth time!). Because you’ve tried the productivity courses. Read a few self-help, beat-you-over-the-head-with-time-management books. And it isn’t working. Are you looking for the exact right action to move the needle in your business? (Or give you the time you need to *work* on your business?) Because if I know you, you’re tired of feeling inefficient. Unproductive. Like the time got away from you and you don’t have anything to show for it. What you *really* want is a super-easy, mom-focused way to get moving on *your* top priorities in business (and home life) as a mom, that *doesn’t* leave you with 1 zillion things to do afterward. If this is you, I want you to reserve your very own Supercharge Your Business Growth coaching session and I’m going to get you out of that overwhelm and onto taking action on your goals. All you have to do is book your free coaching session by January 19th. See you on the call! Book your free Supercharge Your Business Growth session: https://yourunbusylife.com/supercharge-growth/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, January 16, 2024
Hey overachieving business mom: do you truly enjoy getting things done? I bet not – here’s why! (Time to get rid of your mental expectations!)
I know you like checking things off your to-do list. But do you really enjoy anything else in the process *besides* that final checkmark? This mental state best described by a quote I heard from Christine Lynn. She says: “For a lot of my clients, getting things done isn't the issue. They're type-A, go-getters... and they're going to get things done. Whether they enjoy the process is a totally separate issue.” Today's topics: · How to get out of the “type A” rut · Journal prompts to uncover what’s beneath the surface of your go-getter behaviors · Why you get to enjoy all of your day, not just the “off work” part You’re allowed to slow down that inner to-do-list-eating machine and just move through live in a slower, more gentle way. No matter how uncomfortable it seems. You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/do-you-truly-enjoy-getting-things-done/ Are you looking for the exact right action to move the needle in your business? (Or give you the time you need to *work* on your business?) Because if I know you, you’re tired of feeling inefficient. Unproductive. Like the time got away from you and you don’t have anything to show for it. What you *really* want is a super-easy, mom-focused way to get moving on *your* top priorities in business (and home life) as a mom, that *doesn’t* leave you with 1 zillion things to do afterward. If this is you, I want you to reserve your very own Supercharge Your Business Growth coaching session and I’m going to get you out of that overwhelm and onto taking action on your goals. All you have to do is book your free coaching session by January 19th. See you on the call! Book your free Supercharge Your Business Growth session: https://yourunbusylife.com/supercharge-growth/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.t
Mon, January 15, 2024
Why it’s so bad to keep doing “just one more thing” on your to-do list! Motivation Monday
This is motivation Monday, and today we’re talking about why it’s so bad to keep doing “just one more thing” on your to-do list. Do you have this evil urge, too? The “I bet I can fit in one more thing before I *really* need to take a break” one? And is that running your day, or is your evaluation of your energy levels in charge? ‘Cause to-do lists are not supposed to be the boss of you – *you’re* supposed to be the boss of you (under God, I mean) – and if you’re letting your task list run the show, then you’re automatically guaranteed to be out of whack. Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/keep-doing-one-more-thing Are you looking for the exact right action to move the needle in your business? (Or give you the time you need to *work* on your business?) Because if I know you, you’re tired of feeling inefficient. Unproductive. Like the time got away from you and you don’t have anything to show for it. What you *really* want is a super-easy, mom-focused way to get moving on *your* top priorities in business (and home life) as a mom, that *doesn’t* leave you with 1 zillion things to do afterward. If this is you, I want you to reserve your very own Supercharge Your Business Growth coaching session and I’m going to get you out of that overwhelm and onto taking action on your goals. All you have to do is book your free coaching session by January 19th. See you on the call! Book your free Supercharge Your Business Growth session: https://yourunbusylife.com/supercharge-growth/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, January 11, 2024
Why you can trust that you’re going to get productivity results this time (even if you’ve failed before!) Motivation Monday
This is motivation Monday, and today we’re talking about why you can trust that you’re going to get productivity results this time (even if you’ve failed before!). Are you jaded on productivity results and efficiency programs? Starting to wonder if anybody’s selling anything worthwhile, or it’s all just snake oil? Here’s how you can KNOW you’re going to keep the momentum this time – aka, have the confidence that this’ll be a change for good. Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/trust-that-youll-get-results Are you looking for the exact right action to move the needle in your business? (Or give you the time you need to *work* on your business?) Because if I know you, you’re tired of feeling inefficient. Unproductive. Like the time got away from you and you don’t have anything to show for it. What you *really* want is a super-easy, mom-focused way to get moving on *your* top priorities in business (and home life) as a mom, that *doesn’t* leave you with 1 zillion things to do afterward. If this is you, I want you to reserve your very own Supercharge Your Business Growth coaching session and I’m going to get you out of that overwhelm and onto taking action on your goals. All you have to do is book your free coaching session by January 19th. See you on the call! Book your free Supercharge Your Business Growth session: https://yourunbusylife.com/supercharge-growth/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, January 09, 2024
What’s the hardest part about becoming an unbusy mompreneur? (Get the inside scoop on time management transformation here!)
You know what moms find most difficult about actually getting themselves unbusy? Here’s your cheat sheet (plus the sneaky way around it!). Today's topics: What’s difficult about getting started on a big change for yourself Why it’s easier than you think to start moving towards what you want What Newton’s 1st law has to do with life change What do you need to change today? You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/hardest-part-about-becoming-unbusy/ Are you looking for the exact right action to move the needle in your business? (Or give you the time you need to *work* on your business?) Because if I know you, you’re tired of feeling inefficient. Unproductive. Like the time got away from you and you don’t have anything to show for it. What you *really* want is a super-easy, mom-focused way to get moving on *your* top priorities in business (and home life) as a mom, that *doesn’t* leave you with 1 zillion things to do afterward. If this is you, I want you to reserve your very own Supercharge Your Business Growth coaching session and I’m going to get you out of that overwhelm and onto taking action on your goals. All you have to do is book your free coaching session by January 19th. See you on the call! Book your free Supercharge Your Business Growth session: https://yourunbusylife.com/supercharge-growth/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, January 08, 2024
What to do if you’re stuck in a #momlife rut you hate – here’s why nothing has worked for you up till now!
If you’re stuck in a rut so deep you just keep crashing into the sides, this one is for you. In your mind, change is becoming a pipe dream. You still want to believe it’s going to happen for you – someday – but it’s looking less and less likely. Before you collapse at the bottom of the #momlife ditch for good, hear me out…. Today's topics: What you need to know about finding the right solution A set of powerful journaling exercises to uncover your stuck point Why you might need a prayer session with God to truly fix this Until you know *why* you’re not getting up and making that change, you won’t ever try again. What do you need to shift today? You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/why-nothing-has-worked-till-now/ Are you looking for the exact right action to move the needle in your business? (Or give you the time you need to *work* on your business?) Because if I know you, you’re tired of feeling inefficient. Unproductive. Like the time got away from you and you don’t have anything to show for it. What you *really* want is a super-easy, mom-focused way to get moving on *your* top priorities in business (and home life) as a mom, that *doesn’t* leave you with 1 zillion things to do afterward. If this is you, I want you to reserve your very own Supercharge Your Business Growth coaching session and I’m going to get you out of that overwhelm and onto taking action on your goals. All you have to do is book your free coaching session by January 19th. See you on the call! Book your free Supercharge Your Business Growth session: https://yourunbusylife.com/supercharge-growth/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, January 04, 2024
What’s wrong with current time management advice for mompreneurs? Learn how to hack the productivity system and get it right – the easy way!
You know what’s wrong with current productivity thinking – even mom productivity thinking? It’s that regular #momlife advice isn’t designed for the person juggling multiple priorities who ALSO wants to feel like she’s got all the time in the world. Today's topics: · Why planners don’t help with your real problem · What’s wrong with “just do it” advice · The 2 things you CAN change about your time management system It doesn’t have to be this way. You don’t have to let it. You can change. Are you ready to step out of the mold today? You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/wrong-time-management-advice-moms/ Are you looking for the exact right action to move the needle in your business? (Or give you the time you need to *work* on your business?) Because if I know you, you’re tired of feeling inefficient. Unproductive. Like the time got away from you and you don’t have anything to show for it. What you *really* want is a super-easy, mom-focused way to get moving on *your* top priorities in business (and home life) as a mom, that *doesn’t* leave you with 1 zillion things to do afterward. If this is you, I want you to reserve your very own Supercharge Your Business Growth coaching session and I’m going to get you out of that overwhelm and onto taking action on your goals. All you have to do is book your free coaching session by January 19th. See you on the call! Book your free Supercharge Your Business Growth session: https://yourunbusylife.com/supercharge-growth/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, January 02, 2024
Do short to do lists really work? Can you actually get everything done for your business with only 3 things on your daily to-do list? Find out!
Do you need an ultra-long to-do list to make sure you hit everything you’re supposed to get done in the day when you’re a mompreneur? I mean, you’ve got kids, a house, cooking, the business…. That’s a lot of stuff, right? Today I’m going to let you in on why you need to majorly shorten your personal to-do list by getting realistic about your roles as a business mom, releasing the pressure to get everything done around the house in a single day, and using limits as your ultimate essentialism gut check. What you’ll learn: Short is the realistic version for business moms Short is how you get everything done in a day Short is the ultimate essentialism gut check This is why you can’t do everything at once – and you shouldn’t try to. You’re a mom, not a machine. Do you need to try themed weekdays for your to-do lists, to make sure you can hit all the house/kid/business tasks in a week (but not a day)? Try it and see what happens. I think you’ll like having only a 3-item to-do list when you get up tomorrow morning. You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/short-to-do-list/ Are you looking for the exact right action to move the needle in your business? (Or give you the time you need to *work* on your business?) Because if I know you, you’re tired of feeling inefficient. Unproductive. Like the time got away from you and you don’t have anything to show for it. What you *really* want is a super-easy, mom-focused way to get moving on *your* top priorities in business (and home life) as a mom, that *doesn’t* leave you with 1 zillion things to do afterward. If this is you, I want you to reserve your very own Supercharge Your Business Growth coaching session and I’m going to get you out of that overwhelm and onto taking action on your goals. All you have to do is book your free coaching session by January 19th. See you on the call! Book your free Supercharge Your Business Growth session: https://yourunbusylife.com/supercharge-growth/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for
Mon, January 01, 2024
Why hiring a better business coach isn't the answer to your productivity problems when you're a work-at-home mom! Motivation Monday
This is motivation Monday, and today we’re talking about why hiring a better (or first!) business coach isn't the answer to your productivity problems when you're a work-at-home mom. Because if you don’t know what to work on, that’s a productivity problem first and foremost – not a business strategy one. Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/hiring-a-better-business-coach-isnt-the-answer Book your free Supercharge Your Business Growth session: https://yourunbusylife.com/supercharge-growth/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, December 28, 2023
4 things I’m quitting in 2024! (Steal my New Year’s resolutions as a work-from-home CEO mom!)
Did you swear off New Year’s resolutions this year? Or are you still making some? Here’s 4 anti-New Year’s resolutions I’m making to keep me on track in 2024. Today's topics: How I’m changing up my grocery routine to be more supportive of my day The specifics of how I’m de-perfection-izing my decluttering! The new way I’m adapting to ebbs and flows in my business energy What I’m changing about listening to self-development podcasts You just made your mom life better, because you chose to. For good. Go out there and live it. You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/4-things-quitting-2024/ Hey, as you’re planning your New Year’s goals, don’t forget to lock in your own coaching support! Get the productivity support you need to make next year your best year yet (in the business and at home). You’re going to have a way different January when you can go to a coach with your of-the-moment questions, getting help right there & then so you don’t have to stay in that post-holiday frazzle zone one minute longer. Put yourself first this January and gift your business (and your family!) a mom who’s present, grounded, setting goals, and actually hitting them. Ask for what you *really* want – a way to manage your household *and* your business in a way that’s easy, fun, and non-stressful for *you*. Click right here to this free call to get yourself the productivity coaching support you need as the New Year starts – it’s going to be your best January ever. Lock in your productivity support here: https://yourunbusylife.com/ny-prep/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, December 26, 2023
How to make anything in your #momlife work! (The secret key to your success or failure as a mompreneur)
“It’s not what you’re doing, it’s the energy behind it.” From Allie Casazza. Here’s what this means. It’s all in *how* you’re choosing to think about each and every item on your to-do list, not actually *what* it is. You’ve got this! Alyssa Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/make-anything-work Hey, as you’re planning your next year’s goals, don’t forget to lock in your own coaching support! Get the productivity support you need to make next year your best year yet (in the business and at home)! You’re going to have a way different Christmas when you can go to a coach with your of-the-moment questions, getting help right there & then so you don’t have to stay in that holiday frazzle zone one minute longer. Put yourself first this Christmas and gift your business (and your family!) a mom who’s present, grounded, able to take time off, and knows exactly what to do to knock out work over the break! Ask for what you *really* want – a way to manage your household *and* your business in a way that’s easy, fun, and non-stressful for *you*. Click right here to this free call to get yourself the productivity coaching support you need before the New Year starts – it’s going to be the best Christmas gift ever. Hit January 1st running: https://yourunbusylife.com/ny-prep/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, December 25, 2023
Inside: the secret of how to make intuition led, God driven decisions as a mom and business owner! Motivation Monday
This is motivation Monday, and today we’re talking about how to trust yourself when you’re making buying decisions (for your business or otherwise). What do you need most right now? Is it a cleared to do list, for the kids to be quiet, a walk, not having to make supper? Sit with that, and don’t let the “but I can’t possibly let myself want that” thoughts derail you. Yes, it IS what you want. Now get real about it. Okay. Now that you’ve done that, you’ve gotten a taster of what it’s like to make decisions based on what YOU need most, not by what’s on your to-do list. So. Here’s how we apply this to making investment decisions for your business. Where do you most need support in right now? (In your business.) What would make you feel most seen, understood, and focused on? Let’s run with that. Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/intuition-led-decisions It’s time to gift yourself some productivity coaching! Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, December 21, 2023
Coaching Q&A: How to Make Huge Amounts of Time to Get Your Business Going When You Have Little Kids (Megan)
You’re in for a treat today, because this is actually a coaching Q&A! Megan is a work from home mom with 2 little kids who needs way more hours to work on her business than she’s currently getting. On this call we’re going to map out a plan for her so that she can really move the needle forward on her business instead of only being able to make bits of progress here and there. And if you want a call just like this, but tailored to you and your problems, then fill out this quick application to get started working with me! I want you to be an amazing work at home mom and actually be able to get everything done. So let’s make sure you truly love your work-at-home-mom life! Here's what Megan’s dealing with: 1 day a week to work on her business Frustration with needing to stop working on the business when her time’s up A strong desire to finally get her business off the ground Lack of childcare to get her more business-focused hours Tune in to hear Megan get coaching on how to make huge amounts of time to get your business going, when you still have little kids at home with you! Episode transcript : https://yourunbusylife.com/coaching-qa-megan/ Routines for introverted moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Need to right-size your to-do list and stop stressing out about your day? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, December 19, 2023
Revealed: the mindset hack you need to adjust your weekly schedule when running a family PLUS a business – ‘cause it’s not just about to-do lists!
Today we’re talking about the mindset hacks you need to adjust your schedule week to week when running a family – ‘cause it’s not just about to-do lists. If it *were* all about to-do lists, I could just send you home with “the 7 essential hacks to crush your to-do list” and you’d be done and good forever. But it doesn’t work that way. What you put on your to-do list, when you make time for it, how much time you choose for it, when you’re taking breaks between it – all that’s to do with your mindset. And unless those pieces are in place, you won’t actually succeed in knocking off that to-do list. You’ve got this! Alyssa Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/adjust-your-schedule/ Hey, as you’re planning for Christmas, don’t forget to lock in your own coaching support! Get the productivity support you need to make this holiday season your best yet in the business. You’re going to have a way different prep-for-Christmas this year when you can go to a coach with your of-the-moment questions, getting help right there & then so you don’t have to stay in that holiday frazzle zone one minute longer. Put yourself first this December and gift your family (and your business!) a mom who’s present, grounded, and checking off her goals. Ask for what you *really* want – a way to manage your household *and* your business in a way that’s easy, fun, and non-stressful for *you*. Click over to this free call to get yourself the productivity support you need as the holiday season approaches – it’s going to be your best December ever. It’s time to gift yourself some Christmas productivity coaching! Book your free productivity session here: https://yourunbusylife.com/ny-prep/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, December 18, 2023
What your kids’ algebra homework has to do with productivity support! Motivation Monday
This is motivation Monday, and today we’re talking about what your brain tells you when it’s time to invest either time or money in your work-from-home business. Because if your biggest objection to a coaching program is the time or the money that’s involved, it’s actually going to save you so much time and money down the road. And yes, you are going to need every bit of this coaching support. Even if you don't think you'll have enough questions to fill it. (You will.) You shouldn't have limits on how often do you get to have that support. Do you tell your kids they can only ask you one math question a week? That they can get homework help once a month on their top, most tough problem in algebra? That would be ludicrous! But that’s what the self-study course industry is telling you. “Look, we’re doing you such a big favor – you get to ask 1 question a month!” (If you’re lucky.) When you're in the thick of something you need one to one advice and coaching and assistance – almost every day. That's just the way it works when you're mastering a new technique! And no, there is nothing wrong with you when you're doing that. All you need is more support. And you haven't been getting it. Which is why this program is going to be a game changer for you. You are going to save so much time down the road. So let's you get you out of the frazzle ditch and on the road to change, because you deserve to get going in the right direction – the one’s that's the best direction for your #momlife. Let's do this. Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/your-kids-algebra-homework It’s time to gift yourself some productivity coaching! Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, December 14, 2023
Live Coaching Call: How to Get Everything Done as a Soloprenuer Who Can Only Work at Nap Time (Elizabeth)
You’re in for a treat today, because this is actually a live coaching call! Elizabeth is a work from home mom with 4 little boys, with only 2 hours a day to work on her business while the baby naps. On this call we’re going to map out a plan for her to know exactly what she needs to do when she sits down for that 2 hours, since she’s running this as a solopreneur. And if you want a call just like this, but tailored to you and your problems, then fill out this quick application to get started working with me! I want you to be an amazing work at home mom and actually be able to get everything done. So let’s make sure you truly love your work-at-home-mom life! Here's what Elizabeth’s dealing with: 10 hours a week to work (2 hours per day during naptime) Has to handle all the back-end tasks of running a business herself (no VA) Nap time goes by quickly, and the time wasn’t efficiently used She’d really like more time to work on her weekly content Tune in to hear Elizabeth get coaching on to-do lists, prioritization, and her deepest desires as a business-running mama! Episode transcript : https://yourunbusylife.com/live-coaching-call-elizabeth-andr/ Elizabeth’s 5 powerful ways to calm down when feeling triggered: https://www.emotionallyhealthylegacy.com/5ways Routines for introverted moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Need to right-size your to-do list and stop stressing out about your day? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, December 12, 2023
Business priorities not fitting in? What to do when you feel left out by other moms because you work from home!
Tell me something: have you ever felt like this, too? Like you’ve been left out by modern mom culture. Like there’s something about your parenting priorities that doesn’t fit in, goes against the flow, and frankly, draws flak from your associates. In fact, you’re doing stuff just to fit in – when you don’t even want to. So let’s dive in to what’s causing that uncomfortableness, and what you can do differently to get rid of it. What you’ll learn: · Where’s the don’t-fit-in rub? · Stop doing the extras that don’t matter · Delete the should’s from your calendar Pray over it, and make your choice to be different. Because that’s what God’s called you to, regardless of feelings. Yourself or others. You get to live this life following the purpose He set for you, leading the family He gave you, nurturing the talents He gifted you. Doesn’t that sound wonderful? Way more important, eternally speaking, than whether or not the moms at church like you or make room for your homeschooling or business scheduling quirks. So step out in what He has called you to do, and let their opinions fall by the wayside. He expects nothing less. (And nothing more.) You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/left-out-because-you-work/ Hey, as you’re planning your next year’s goals, don’t forget to lock in your own coaching support! Get the productivity support you need to make next year your best year yet (in the business and at home) – and bonus, when you join now, you’ll get my help through the crazy holiday season as well! You’re going to have a way different Christmas when you can go to a coach with your of-the-moment questions, getting help right there & then so you don’t have to stay in that holiday frazzle zone one minute longer. Put yourself first this Christmas and gift your business (and your family!) a mom who’s present, grounded, able to take time off, and knows exactly what to do to knock out work over the break! Ask for what you *really* want – a way to manage your household *and* your business in a way that’s easy, fun, and non-stressful for *you*. Click right here to get yourself the productivity coaching support you need before the New Year starts – it’s going to be the best Christmas gift ever. Book your free New Year Prep session: https://yourun
Mon, December 11, 2023
Why you shouldn’t look for the cheapest coach or mastermind on the block (when you’re serious about success!) Motivation Monday
This is motivation Monday, and today we’re talking about why you shouldn’t look for the cheapest coach or mastermind on the block (when you’re serious about success!). I'm not cheap, but transformation’s worth it. Why? Tune in for 7 prompts about what your new #momlife (or biz life) is going to be like! Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/dont-look-for-the-cheapest It’s time to gift yourself some productivity coaching! Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, December 07, 2023
Coaching Q&A: How to Make the Time to Get Your New Business Off the Ground (Charese)
You’re in for a treat today, because this is actually a coaching Q&A! Charese is looking to start a business, but she hasn’t managed to squeeze out enough time. On this call we’re going to map out a plan for her to get the hours she needs to really build this thing & get her business off the ground. And if you want a call just like this, but tailored to you and your problems, then fill out this quick application to get started working with me! I want you to be an amazing work at home mom and actually be able to get everything done. So let’s make sure you truly love your work-at-home-mom life! Here's what Charese’s dealing with: Not a mom yet but still busy She has this great business idea that she loves What she really needs is focused time to get started on it So far she isn’t getting enough consistent time for her startup Tune in to hear Charese get coaching on how to schedule in time for your business when it’s still in the idea or startup phase! Episode transcript : https://yourunbusylife.com/coaching-qa-charese/ Routines for introverted moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Need to right-size your to-do list and stop stressing out about your day? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, December 05, 2023
Too much on your plate? How to decide if you need to drop a calendar commitment and set new work from home boundaries
You know that feeling you get, when you’re stretched too thin, and you know something has to give – but you’re putting off making that “what to cut” decision? Yep, that’s what we’re talking about today. ‘Cause work-at-home moms need super clear blinders on what’s working, what has to get done, and what’s just a want to – an if I have energy. Because sometimes, you just don’t have the energy. And you need to know what to do next. What you’ll learn: · Quit even the good things · Set the boundaries you need · You’re in the driver’s seat of your life Yes, you’ll have to say no. (You’ll get used to it.) But the happier, calmer, more present life that you set? That’s worth it. A hundred times over. How are you going to respond next time someone invites you to a fun thing that doesn’t fall within your choices? You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/work-from-home-boundaries/ Do you need some a lot of white space in your calendar? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, December 04, 2023
Productivity coaching vs. productivity courses: which option is right for you, and why! Motivation Monday
This is motivation Monday, and today we’re talking about productivity consulting vs. productivity coaching (oh, and don’t forget about courses!) – which you should choose, and why. Bottom line: As a productivity consultant, I’m going to brainstorm with & for you on our Q&A sessions (not just listen to you). Aka, you get straight to the results – the tips and tricks – faster, without having to spend an hour on a therapy session first. Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/productivity-consulting-vs-coaching It’s time to gift yourself some productivity coaching! Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, November 30, 2023
Live Coaching Call: Help! I’m wasting precious work hours deciding what to work on next! (Renee)
You’re in for a treat today, because this is actually a live coaching call! Renee is a school guidance counselor who’s so good at what she does, she decided to make a course so any parent not in her school district could know how to ease their teenager through the college application process! On this call we’re going to map out a plan for her to prioritize her entrepreneur to-do list, maximize her few precious hours a day, and eliminate wheel-spinning decision fatigue. And if you want a call just like this, but tailored for you and your problems, then fill out this quick application to get started working with me! I want you to be an amazing business-owning mom and actually be able to get everything done. So let’s make sure you truly love your mompreneur life! Here's what Renee’s dealing with: She has only a few hours at a stretch to work It feels like she’s losing the traction she gained the previous day She doesn’t feel like she’s being effective in this side business (she has a full-time job in the school system in addition) She’s spending 30 or more minutes of each work block deciding what to do, which frustrates her Tune in to hear Renee get coaching on prioritization strategies and how to move forward efficiently in your business as a mom! Episode transcript : https://yourunbusylife.com/live-coaching-renee/ Routines for introverted moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Need to right-size your to-do list and stop stressing out about your day? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, November 28, 2023
Need some help around the house as a WAHM? How to find out what you should delegate first as a working mom, plus practical chore ideas for your kids
True or false: Your biggest issue with the chores isn’t how many you’re doing, it’s that no one else is helping you. What did you pick – to-do list overload, or I just need some helping hands and I’m good? See, I know some moms struggle with too much on their plate. But I kind of think the root issue is not how MUCH they’re juggling, but that they’re the only one doing said juggling. What you’ll learn: · The burden of solo housekeeping · What it feels like to get help · How to add your kids to the housekeeping team What’s popping to mind for you? What do you know your kids could do, right now, with little to no prep or training? That’s the one. Sign it over to them permanently, set your reminders (since they probably won’t remember right away), and get (part) of your load off. Help is right around the corner. You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/delegate-first/ Are you exhausted from spending naptime cleaning up the house? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, November 27, 2023
This is what I want you to quit worrying about! (If you’re a stressed out, work from home mom) Motivation Monday
This is motivation Monday, and today we’re talking about what I want you to quit worrying about if you’re a stressed out, work from home mom. You know what I want for you? I want you to be able to run your life (and business!) as a work-at-home mom WITHOUT spending all weekend frantically cleaning up the house, snowed under by a way-too-long to-do list, or peopled out because your family's home all day with you (while you're trying to run a business). Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/quit-worrying-about-this It’s time to gift yourself some productivity coaching! Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, November 23, 2023
Going from Suicidal to Productivity Freedom in Your #Momlife with Amber Curtis of Solutions for Simplicity
Ever wondered if doing it all is literally going to kill you? In this podcast interview with Solutions for Simplicity, I’m chatting with Amber about the amazing transformation that not doing it all can have on you as a person, why she went from suicidal to loving her #momlife, plus how to leverage 4 natural productivity rhythms so you can get more done in less time. Here's a sneak peek at our conversation: · You went from believing you had to do it all, straight to suicidal, and then overcame that false belief - tell me about this incredible story! · Let us in on the incredible secret you discovered to skyrocketing your productivity, aka honoring your body's 4+ natural energy rhythms. What are they? · What are some of the top lessons you've learned through past failures in your business? (Most of us are online business moms, so we’d love to get a sneak peek!) Grab Amber’s free Everyday Essentials Checklist of the 18 habits proven to help you set each day up for success : https://bit.ly/ee-alyssa Amber’s website : https://solutionsforsimplicity.com 175+ videos on Amber’s YouTube channel : https://www.youtube.com/solutionsforsimplicity Amber’s IG : https://www.instagram.com/solutionsforsimplicity Episode transcript : https://yourunbusylife.com/suicidal-to-productivity-freedom/ Routines for introverted moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Need to right-size your to-do list and stop stressing out about your day? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: <a href='https://
Tue, November 21, 2023
Sick of weekend cleaning? Why you get to love the weekend again as a work-at-home mom – and what cleaning routine you need to make this happen
It’s Thursday afternoon. Almost Friday. And after that, it’s the weekend. You need to have something fun for you on the weekends, or they’ll turn into just another day of housework, cooking, and kids pretty fast. (Just without the schooling or job stuff.) That’s the one thing about staying at home with your kids – you truly don’t get a change-of-scenery break. In other words, if you want your weekends to look different than your work week, you have to do that yourself. What you’ll learn: · Add chores to the kids’ Saturday schedule · Add a fun activity or a break to your schedule · Add a few extra leisure hours in your Saturday So here’s your permission: Tell the kids they have to pitch in. Give them some of your chores – and don’t take them back. Let the rules be the bad guy. Take the emotions out of the chore reminder process. What do you choose, aka permit yourself to change, about the weekends today? You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/love-weekends-again/ Are you exhausted from spending naptime cleaning up the house? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, November 20, 2023
The role of coaching vs. courses in your God-given business journey as a work from home mom! Motivation Monday
This is motivation Monday, and today we’re talking about how to sort out whether a coaching container or group program is the right level of investment for you, or whether you should go for something smaller. Look, I believe in getting coaching, in hiring one-on-one support early, to give you early results. It's a base principle. I've been working on my business for multiple years now. But you know what? The needle didn't move until I invested in this kind of coaching. I took tons of courses. I love learning. I am very disciplined. But it didn't actually move me forward until I got personalized support. So I’m speaking from experience here. Productivity, you see, is the foundation on which all of your future business success is going to rest on. That’s why it is priceless to learn this. Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/the-role-of-coaching-vs-courses It’s time to gift yourself some productivity coaching! Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, November 16, 2023
Homeschool as a Lifestyle: How to Handle Planning & Curriculum for the High School Years with Leigh Nguyen of Little by Little Homeschool
Are you a homeschool mom who's good with the grade levels you're dealing with now, but you know high school's coming up and it's worrying you? In this podcast interview with Little by Little Homeschool, I’m chatting with Leigh about making homeschool a lifestyle (not a temporary thing), challenges we may face when raising kids in such a counter-cultural way, curriculum specifics, and more. Here's a sneak peek at our conversation: · So, in your opinion, what makes homeschooling a lifestyle? · Have you run into any particular challenges or joys when raising children to be different than the culture around you? · I’m really curious to hear your thoughts on homeschooling high school: how to plan the high school years, gap years, entrepreneurship, etc. · I’d love to get some specifics from you in the area of choosing curriculum. What suggestions do you have for us? Hear more from Leigh: The Little by Little Homeschool podcast : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/little-by-little-homeschool-homeschooling-motherhood/id1607943103 Episode transcript : https://yourunbusylife.com/homeschool-as-a-lifestyle-leigh/ Routines for introverted moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Need to right-size your to-do list and stop stressing out about your day? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, November 14, 2023
Kids skipping chores? What to do if your kids on purpose do a bad job at their chores (and you're busy running your business!)
Life doesn’t always go as planned. Not even when you’re a minimalist. My kids don’t always do their dishwasher chores. Other days they try to skip out on the bathroom cleaning. (Are you sure you want to smell that all week?) Or they do do the scrubbing, but that sink looks more like someone ran water over it and called it good. What do you do when this happens? What you’ll learn: · What to do when the kids skip · Brainstorm the sticking points · Where is the chore system falling apart? Pick one thing to work on for 2 weeks, and you’ll see a difference. And if you need another 2 weeks after that for another area, go right ahead! In just 1 month you’ll have a fully functioning, properly delegated chore system in your house. Doesn’t that sound great? What do you need to outsource – and stay outsourced – to make that happen? You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/bad-job-on-purpose/ Interested in skipping all those hours of clean-up just before bed? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, November 13, 2023
Why I’m not assuming you know how to do this in your productivity! Motivation Monday
This is motivation Monday, and today we’re talking about why I’m not assuming you know how to do everything right in your time management. Because the productivity industry has a bad habit of assuming we all know how to get stuff done, run our day, heck, run our family as a mom! Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/not-assuming-you-know-this It’s time to gift yourself some productivity coaching! Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, November 09, 2023
Live Coaching Call: How to Get in Your Groove as a Mompreneur Who Works at the Kitchen Table (Andrea)
You’re in for a treat today, because this is actually a live coaching call! Andrea is an eating disorder and body image coach, and she’s also a work at home mom! On this call we’re going to map out a plan for her to be able to focus on her business tasks, even while she’s working at the kitchen table, getting interrupted by anyone in the house – including her dog! And if you want a call just like this, but tailored to you and your problems, then fill out this quick application to get started working with me! I want you to be an amazing work at home mom and actually be able to get everything done. So let’s make sure you truly love your work-at-home-mom life! Here's what Andrea’s dealing with: No office, so she’s working from her kitchen table That means her kids, her husband, and even her dog feel free to interrupt her! She’s not sure what to do with her kids over the summer (since mompreneurs don’t stop work) And she also wants to get to the really needle-moving stuff in her biz (but feels blocked!) Tune in to hear Andrea get coaching on dealing with interruptions and the need for concentration as a mompreneur with family around! Episode transcript : https://yourunbusylife.com/live-coaching-andrea/ Routines for introverted moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Need to right-size your to-do list and stop stressing out about your day? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, November 07, 2023
No chore help? Listen to this if you’re a work at home mom with kids who don’t help out around the house!
You’ve been thinking about how to delegate the chores. In fact, you’ve even made a partial list of ones you’re pretty sure your kids could do. But the rub is, you haven’t actually gotten started on the hand-off process. Today let’s fix that for you – aka, deal with the mindset blocks that are keeping you from getting some help around the house. Because you don’t need another chore chart, kids-need-responsibility blog, or magnetic system from Etsy. You just need to feel worthy of asking for help. What you’ll learn: · How to reframe your chore mindset · The top question I get about kids & chores · Why other people can do the laundry All it takes is you being willing to let them do it. Are you ready for that? If you are… Take a look at your laundry routine, unload-the-dishwasher routine, or food prep routine. What could you start one of your kids on? No need to stress over the exact right chore to delegate first. Just hand that one off tonight and see how it goes. You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/no-chore-help/ Wishing you could actually like your life (with kids) again? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, November 06, 2023
Why you can’t just apply one productivity hack, slap a morning routine onto your day, and call it good as a mom! Motivation Monday
This is motivation Monday, and today we’re talking about why one single productivity system can never be the answer to all your time management issues. Here’s why you can’t just apply one productivity hack, slap a morning routine onto your day, and call it good. You need a multi-layered system to ensure your home life is running smoothly as a mom and a business owner. Because you’re juggling quite a lot of pieces, and it’s more than just one time management tip can cover. This is why most productivity systems are missing the boat. Why life minimalism alone won’t save you. Why all the selfcare in the world can’t fix an overloaded planner. That’s called a pit stop; it’s not living. Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/cant-just-apply-a-productivity-hack It’s time to gift yourself some productivity coaching! Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, November 02, 2023
Frustrated by HSPs in your homeschool? Here’s how to home school the HSP kids in your life when you're a work-from-home mom!
Are you suspicious that you may have some highly sensitive kids in your home school? And if so, are you wondering what to do with them? In today’s episode, we’re going to go over the basics of how to overhaul your homeschool day to account for the sensory needs of your kids – because a home environment that works for them is just as important as one that works for you. (And no, they don’t have to conflict.) What you’ll learn: · Kids & sensory overwhelm · Kids & low energy points · Kids & needing quiet Looking back over your homeschool, which do you think the first problem to solve for is? Is it the noisy sibling separation strategy, or the “don’t do math when they’re tired” hack, or the “make sure he gets some alone time” reframe? Start implementing that tomorrow, and watch what a difference it makes. I bet you’ll notice a major change even with one week’s worth of using that strategy every day. And then keep layering on the rest of the HSP homeschooling strategies, a week at a time, until they’re all in use. Your kids will thank you for it (or at least their attitudes will). And you’re going to find it’s so much easier to homeschool now that you’ve taken into account *their* sensory needs and downtime triggers. What do you say – are you ready to lighten the load on your homeschool? I bet you are – so start now. You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/hsps-in-your-homeschool/ Want to get 3 hours back in the day for yourself? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, October 31, 2023
Homeschooling plus working from home? Find out if you should keep going with home education and a business as an introverted mom
Sometimes, it seems like the moms who get to send their kids away to school have the better end of the deal. At least they get a break for part of the day. Your brood is home, all day every day, while you’re trying to work on a business. But let’s change the narrative. (We’re allowed.) Homeschooling doesn’t have to drain you. And your personality type is NOT a handicap. You just have to structure your day differently. What you’ll learn: · Stop the comparisons · Time to problem solve · Reflection time, coming right up Soon, you won’t even recognize your homeschool – in a good way. It’ll be so much better. Tailored to you, and what your family needs. Finally fitting in with your rhythms, rather than fighting them. Peace. And that’s how you stick with homeschooling for the long haul – even when you’re a work at home mother. So make homeschooling work for you, not you for it. You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/homeschooling-plus-working/ Interested in letting introverted #momlife be easy? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, October 30, 2023
Let’s talk outsourcing secrets: here’s what I haven’t told you yet about chore delegation for your housework! Motivation Monday
This is motivation Monday, and today let’s talk secrets: here’s what I haven’t told you about chore delegation. You don’t have to cook every meal. You don’t have to wash every dish. No, you need to do this instead…. Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/what-i-havent-told-you-about-chores It’s time to gift yourself some productivity coaching! Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, October 26, 2023
Do you have sensory struggles with chores? Try this HSP friendly method for delegating the chores in your household as a WAHM!
Are you suspicious that your kids’ HSP tendencies are actually coming from YOU? When they come to you complaining about the bathroom smell (or the burned food) or that nasty-smelling store in the mall, are you nodding your head right alongside them? Now, let’s apply this to the household chores: are your highly sensitive tendencies actually contributing to cleaning-chore-avoidance on your part? Let’s break down the why, the what, and the fix for sensory struggles with everyday chores – when it’s you, the mom, who’s affected. What you’ll learn: · How to tell if chores trigger your senses · Are you out of energy by now? · Can you swap with someone else? What about you – what are you thinking of delegating today? Which chore just grates on your mind whenever you put it on the to-do list, and you spend the rest of the day thinking up ways to get out of it “just this once”? Yeah, that one. You need to permanently hand it off to someone else in the family, or move it to a different time of day. Don’t let “shoulds” distract you. Don’t let bathroom cleaning ruin your life any longer. Take action, make a change, and fix it. You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/hsp-chores/ Interested in skipping all those hours of clean-up just before bed? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, October 24, 2023
Too busy during the week? Use these time saving hacks to power through a work from home day plus homeschooling!
Know what you need? (Hint: it’s not another “best weekend ever!” highlight reel.) Practical, life-changing mom tricks for getting through the ordinary days. Like, week days and work days. Those ones. So what about a look at my life – the top 8 things that help me survive-and-thrive on a daily basis as a homeschooling, working-from-home mom? What you’ll learn: · 3 time saving hacks for your day · 5 things smart moms do to save time · How to make your life-saving list So skip the “right” way, enlist the kids, and announce that you’re eating angelhair for the next 4 months. Let the kids jumble all their laundry into drawers without folding it. Use an answer key for that 3rd-grade math you “should” be able to do in your head. Because more ease is just around the corner of letting something go. Which steps in your “right way to do this” are YOU deleting today? You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/power-through-your-day/ Want to quit the busy and de-stress your schedule, right now? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, October 23, 2023
I discovered the secret to actually enjoying my mom life! (And I’m an introvert with 5 kids and a business) Motivation Monday
This is motivation Monday, and today we’re talking about the secret to actually enjoying introverted mom life (while you still have kids in the house!). I discovered the secret to actually enjoying my mom life – so why in the world wouldn’t I share it with you?! I want every introverted, homeschooling-or-work-at-home-mom to have an enjoyable, slowed down #momlife – and that’s not the way many of you are living! Because you’re not being told that it’s possible. But it is, and I’m living proof of that. So I want to tell you that you don’t have to wait till you’re out of the baby stage to experience this. You can get help now – design your best daily schedule now – clear your calendar of “have to’s” now. You’re allowed. And that’s what I want to help you with. Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/i-discovered-the-secret It’s time to gift yourself some productivity coaching! Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, October 19, 2023
Feeling anxiety as an HSP? Here’s how to use planning to relieve your anxiety as an HSP mom who’s running a business PLUS a family!
Do you struggle with repeat anxiety during just your normal week as a mom, running the house? Have you ever wished you could just make it all go away and “be normal” like the rest of them? This week we’re going to dive into how your brain’s neurodiversity affects your planning patterns, what to do about it, and how to see your anxiety-prone basepoint as actually a strength. Sound good? Let’s dive in! What you’ll learn: · How to plan for a varied schedule · How to re-plan when your schedule changes · How to see planning as your strength God knew. And we have to start remembering that, and releasing our anxiety to Him as part of the planning process. Yes, I just got thrown for a curve here. But You knew what was coming. It’s okay. All I have to do now is re-plan. (Or just change the plan.) I’m okay. You’ve got this. Which weeks are going to get a handy, dandy schedule variation all written up for your family? (To help you manage your “don’t take away my plan” anxiety?) Let’s remember God is sovereign, and then go do it. (The planning, that is.) You’ve got this – and so does He. Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/hsp-planning/ Need to right-size your to-do list and stop stressing out about your day? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, October 17, 2023
Frustrated by an off-track mompreneur morning? Use my favorite way to turn a bad day around and get back on track with your time management!
What do you do when the toddler spilled her milk-and-cheerios, your son got to stomping level with his “don’t tell me what to do” attitude, and you’re not feeling so perky yourself because you stayed up last night watching just one more episode? Here’s my favorite way to turn a bad #momday around – let’s see if it works for you. What you’ll learn: · Horrible, no-good day hacks · Perfectionism is not welcome · All you have to do is this one thing You’re going to get through this. And in an hour, it’s going to be so much better. You’ve got this. I promise. Just take the chaos one step at a time. ID what you need to do next to make it better. And give yourself a break on the to-do list expectations. You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/frustrated-by-your-morning/ Want to quit the busy and de-stress your schedule, right now? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, October 16, 2023
What I’m sick of hearing our culture say about moms! Motivation Monday
This is motivation Monday, and today we’re talking about what I’m sick of hearing our culture say about moms. It’s the mom’s fault – it’s her job, they say – and so they do nothing but criticize, point fingers, and watch her sink. Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/sick-of-hearing-our-culture-say It’s time to gift yourself some productivity coaching! Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, October 12, 2023
Frazzled by your daily tasks as an HSP mom? Create your ideal schedule for the week as a work at home mom with HSP!
Do you know why highly sensitive people often don’t deal well with change, noise, smells – just normal, daily things for moms? And are you secretly one of these HSP-but-I’m-not-telling-anyone moms? If you’re scared that your family will think you’re high maintenance, it’s time to tell them the why behind your quirks and help them accept you as you truly are. Quirks, weird, and all. (High five!) What you’ll learn: · Know your weird HSP traits · Know which outings take too much energy · Know the speed-it-up errand hacks You’re allowed to have store and shopping (and driving!) opinions. How can you set up your life in a way that works for *you*, and still lets you get all the necessary stuff done? Think about what *does* work, what you *don’t* mind doing, and build from there. The answers will appear, little by little. You’re going to figure it out. You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/hsp-schedules/ Want to quit the busy and de-stress your schedule, right now? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, October 10, 2023
Hate your to do list? Why your business productivity may not be the problem – what you’re putting on your to do list is!
Sometimes your productivity is on point. Sometimes you don’t really need any time management help. Sometimes the problem is, you don’t want to do whatever’s on your to-do list. And that’s a whole ‘nother beast altogether. What you’ll learn: · If you’ve got the to-do list doldrums · When you need to admit you hate it · How to major on what you like as a mother God’s not calling you to be all the perfect moms rolled into one. He’s calling you to be the mother you already are. Embrace it, and start enjoying the family you have now. You’re the only mother they’ll ever have – Lord willing – and it’s time to lean in. Lean into your quirks, your loves, and your hates – and start designing your parenting package around THAT. You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/hate-your-to-do-list/ Need to right-size your to-do list and stop stressing out about your day? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, October 09, 2023
Why do you want to have an online business as a mom? Here’s how I dream of making a huge impact! Motivation Monday
This is motivation Monday, and today we’re talking about why I’m actually showing up as a coach in the online productivity space. Knowing your why is transformational. (Yeah, yeah, you’ve heard it all before.) Well, guess what: I have a dream. I want to write 5-figure checks to charity. That’s one of the things I want from my business. Think about it – I get to do work I love, transform your life, which in turn spreads ripple effects to your kids, your marriage, your business, and your own impact in the world – AND I get to support what God’s doing in the world with crazy giving amounts?! That’s a win-win-win-win-win! You can grow your own business because you need the money, or want to give the money, or can’t imagine *not* doing your art forever, or because you want to see those ripple effects. It’s all good. It’s all impact. It’s what God created you for. Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/why-do-you-want-online-business It’s time to gift yourself some productivity coaching! Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, October 05, 2023
Struggling with routines as an HSP? Here’s how to create HSP friendly routines that support you as a work at home mom, not work against you!
Do you sometimes feel like an HSP’s version of a morning routine is way different than everyone else’s? Is that making you second guess whether you’re doing it “right”? Today’s let’s go over the TRUE needs of a highly sensitive woman – mom – who knows she needs a morning routine (and an evening one), but doesn’t want to do it the way the rest of the noise-tolerant world does. Because that’s no help when you’re dealing with sensory excitabilities. What you’ll learn: · How to modify morning routines for an HSP · Why you need afternoon decompression time as an HSP · The reason an HSP should regroup in the evening before spending time with her spouse Which HSP routine are you going to tackle first? Is it your morning time, afternoon decompression, or evening recharge-before-husband spot? Which time of day jumped out at you? Go do that one. Get yourself straight on that one. And then tackle the others, one at a time, another week or month. Get your frustration point settled first. Because following your intuition on where to change is the fastest way to see transformation. Which routine are you brainstorming about today? You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/hsp-routines/ Do you need some a lot of white space in your calendar? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, October 03, 2023
Hate morning routines? Why you need to skip the perfect morning routine if you're a struggling mompreneur (and manage your time the no pressure way!)
Want to live the perfect morning routine? Actually, I’m not sure I do…. That’s a lot of pressure! In that case, how about a real mom’s morning with five busy kids? (Aka, mine.) ‘Cause sometimes I think we put way too much pressure on ourselves to have this wonderful, perfect, social-media-ready morning routine when we actually DO have one – it’s just not that pretty. Let’s quit pretty-ifying what already works for us, and just do it. What you’ll learn: · A peek inside my morning routine · Let it be good enough, not perfect · Release the pressure of the ideal Set an intention of doing one thing for yourself – whether that’s getting dressed, prioritizing coffee, or reading your Bible – and letting the rest go for now. You can add them when you need them. (And you’ll know when that is.) What’s your non-glorified morning routine going to be when you wake up tomorrow? You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/skip-perfect-morning-routine/ Need to right-size your to-do list and stop stressing out about your day? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, October 02, 2023
How long are you willing to wait for results? (Mom life mindset gut check!) Motivation Monday
This is motivation Monday, and today we’re talking about how long you’re willing to wait for results (aka, your #momlife mindset gut check!). My whole point is to get you to where you’re enjoying your life NOW. Really, truly, honestly LIKING your day-to-day, hour-by-hour experience of #momlife. Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/how-long-are-you-willing-to-wait It’s time to gift yourself some productivity coaching! Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, September 28, 2023
Can HSPs be entrepreneurs? 3 things you need to do if you’re an HSP business owning mom!
Are you an HSP-leaning woman who’s thinking about (or already started) a business? Is there anything you’re missing about how to run your day as a work-at-home HSP mom? Let’s get the goods about structuring your day to account for HSP tendencies, showing up for your business when you’re highly sensitive, and clearing that all-too-familiar anxiety from your brain on a daily basis. Because if you want to run a business as an HSP mom, you’re absolutely allowed – and these 3 tips are going to make it much easier. So let’s lean in. What you’ll learn: · Why you need quiet for business calls (coaching or otherwise) · New rule: quiet for business videos (when you record) · How to get daily quiet to clear out your brain Which of these 3 areas resonated most with you? Which one do you need to start doing first? (You might need all 3 – that’s perfectly fine!) I want you to make a commitment to yourself that you’re going to watch your next course video in peace and quiet, or record with zero kids around, or take a “business walk” tomorrow evening. (Or all three!) Which one are you writing down in your planner? Adding to the bottom of your to-do list? Pick at least one, get it in for tomorrow, and do it. Because HSP entrepreneurs need a little extra care, and you deserve it. After all, you’re one, too. Where are you going to give yourself permission to need a little extra business quiet today? You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/hsp-entrepreneur/ Wishing you could actually like your life (with kids) again? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, September 25, 2023
Do this if you have a track record of not taking (enough) action in your business or mom life! Motivation Monday
This is motivation Monday, and today we’re talking about how you can be *sure* my coaching is going to be incredibly valuable to you, where you are right now. Look, you’re here because you’re tired of not showing up the way you want to in your home life because of your business. And you’re sick of not-crossed-off business to-do lists while you run around and attend to your mom life. Both those things are solved by cutting the same Gordian knot – productivity. You’re not available anymore for distracted, unprioritized days you don’t feel good about when your head hits the pillow. You KNOW you want to transform. And that’s why I know you’re going to get maximum value out of this program. Because when something’s a priority for you, you show up for it. Because you refuse to live this way anymore, and that’s one of the most powerful motivations I know to get started. Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/do-you-have-a-track-record It’s time to gift yourself some productivity coaching! Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, September 18, 2023
Revealed: the real reason I want you to enjoy an unbusy life as a working mom! Motivation Monday
This is motivation Monday, and today we’re talking about the real reason I want you to enjoy an unbusy life as a working mom. Because I help introverted moms take back their time. (That’s you. Got some time you need to take back?) Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/i-want-you-to-enjoy-life It’s time to gift yourself some productivity coaching! Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, September 12, 2023
Toy pickup not happening? Solve the real problem behind the constant mess as a WAHM (for instant decluttering success!)
How’s the toy situation over at your house? Mostly under control, or usually looking like a tornado just went through? If you’ve minimized the stuff, but still have lego, duplo, and assorted hot wheels all over the floor, then we need to talk. ‘Cause kids and picking up is always a dicey proposition. But teaching them to pick up after themselves is key to their (hopeful) metamorphosis into responsible adults. What you’ll learn: · Solve the biggest problem (not all of them) · ID the real problem behind the toy issues · What if my kids are the problem? So. Now you know which problem is you. Either your kids have got too much stuff, or you’ve been going too soft on them about the pickup. But you also know how to turn this thing around. What are you committing to doing – today – so that this evening’s toy pickup actually happens? Write down 2 things you’re going to do, and do them. Your future of a clean house depends on it. You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/real-problem-messy-toys/ Interested in skipping all those hours of clean-up just before bed? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, September 11, 2023
Are you constantly moving the goalpost on yourself? Here’s how to hit the next level in your business and family life as a work at home mom! Motivation Monday
This is motivation Monday, and today we’re talking about what to do if you feel like you really need to do something first before getting coaching. Are you falling into this “I'll be happy when” kind of thinking? “I'll be happy when I get my website up – or my YouTube channel up – or when I have three months’ worth of podcast episodes out.” But your goal post just moved – and here you are, still not happy. Deep down, you know what you need. You need to stop. Not the business, but the rat race hustle, because you're a mom and you're a business owner, and those two things haven't learned to coexist yet. I want you to stop quitting on your business every time you drop a plate in your home life, every time a kid gets sick, or every time family’s visiting from out of town. Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/constantly-moving-the-goalpost It’s time to gift yourself some productivity coaching! Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, September 04, 2023
Why “I don’t have enough time” is actually a myth – and what that means for your business and your kids! Motivation Monday
This is motivation Monday, and today we’re talking about why “I don’t have enough time” is actually a myth – and what that means for your business and your kids. See, “I don’t have enough time” is the barest of excuses. It’s the familiar one, the one we pull out when we can’t think of anything else. But in reality, deep down, we know it’s not true. Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/dont-have-enough-time-is-a-myth It’s time to gift yourself some productivity coaching! Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Fri, September 01, 2023
Day 5: Take Control of Your Day with This Secret! (How Can I Be Productive with Kids Around?)
Problem: You just had a “terrible night, the kids are whiny, and we’re out of milk” day. How do you handle it now? Solution: watch Day 5! Truth: I’m the mom, and I’m always in control of how I respond. Discover what you should be doing in Day 5! 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 work-at-home mom - aka, how to get 3 hours of time to yourself - Every. Single. Day. Imagine you, a week from now, relaxing at naptime without a care in the world. (And knocking out that business to-do list!) What's not to love for an introverted mom, right? Let’s work together and make this *your* reality! Grab your free call here to find out how to get that kind of free time every day! Dreaming of time for yourself every afternoon? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, August 31, 2023
How to Own Your Worthiness and Live with Confidence as a Business Owner and Mom with Emily Louis of Abundant Grace
Do you lack confidence to go out and live your mission in the world? You might need to heal a broken sense of inner worthiness first. In this podcast interview with Abundant Grace, I’m chatting with Emily Louis about being confident in your own skin as a mom and a business owner, having the courage to step outside your culturally expected zone, and ditching this performance mindset that cripples so many of us (in business and personal life!). Here's a sneak peek at our conversation: You first resisted the desire to start a business because you were living in a narrow interpretation of what you and other people thought was right for your life. Can you share your story? How can you confidently be yourself and not fear what people will think or if they won't like or respect you? Why is attaching your worth to your performance or achievement killing your confidence? Grab Emily’s free download: 5 Minute Worthiness Meditation : https://yourrelationshipwithgod.com/meditation Episode transcript : https://yourunbusylife.com/podcast-interview-emily-louis/ Routines for introverted moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Need to right-size your to-do list and stop stressing out about your day? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, August 31, 2023
Day 4: How to Be Productive with Multiple Kids Underfoot! (How Can I Be Productive with Kids Around?)
Problem: How are we supposed to actually go about it with all those kids in the house? Solution: watch Day 4! Truth: The real fix for mom productivity is to match your chore times to when your kids don’t need you. Discover what you should be doing in 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 to-do list. Right? But guess what? Your kids just need to be told what to do. When you work with me, I’m going to show you exactly how to get your kids involved in running the family so that you have the time you need to focus on your business, too. All the secrets to NOT spending every second cleaning are about to be yours - right on the other side of this free call! Interested in skipping all those hours of clean-up just before bed? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Wed, August 30, 2023
Day 3: Don’t Be a Slave to Your To-Do List! (How Can I Be Productive with Kids Around?)
Problem: We’ve got to figure out what’s a REALISTIC amount to put on your schedule. Solution: watch Day 3! Truth: Just because you’d LIKE to do yoga AND sew AND learn to make sourdough doesn’t mean you can actually GET to everything in your season of life right now. Discover what you should be doing 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 we work together - complete with rhythms, templates, and personal coaching to help you set the foundation for your business and home life. Click here to work with me and give yourself the gift of white space in your work-at-home schedule - it’s just a call away! Want to quit the busy and de-stress your schedule, right now? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, August 29, 2023
Do you need an evening routine? Use these 3 easy tips to increase your productivity tomorrow morning if you’re working from home!
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 first thing). So…. Rather than get all “you should start an evening routine! Rah rah!” on you, how about a peek inside mine? It might give you a few ideas, or even a nudge to restart your previous evening routine (if it’s fallen by the wayside). What you’ll learn: · How I prep for a productive morning · The surprising reason I need clean floors at night · Why I’m in love with “night before” planning In your life, what would really benefit from some night-before planning, so that you could just grab and go? Jot down three outings in your life that could really benefit from some night-before prepping, and make a planner note to try it out. A way easier morning outing is just around the corner for you! You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/evening-routine/ Want to quit the busy and de-stress your schedule, right now? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, August 29, 2023
Day 2: What If You Don’t Like Being Productive? (How Can I Be Productive with Kids Around?)
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 your calendar when you get coaching with me. It’s time to stop living in stress-out land. It’s time to breathe a sigh of relief every time you look at your schedule. Aka, it’s time to quit the busy – right now! Grab your free call to get started coaching with me – ‘cause I can’t wait to help you transform your calendar! Do you need some a lot of white space in your calendar? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, August 28, 2023
Day 1: Why Productivity and Kids Don’t Mesh (and What to Do About It!) (How Can I Be Productive with Kids Around?)
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 your to-do’s, and taking charge of your calendar! (Because you don’t need a complicated task management system – even if you’re a business-owning mom.) When you work with me, you’re going to get simple, get started, and get unstressed. So if you want to learn how to right-size your to-do list and stop stressing out about your day, it’s time to get yourself some work-from-home productivity coaching! Click through to this free call to get started working with me. Need to right-size your to-do list and stop stressing out about your day? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, August 28, 2023
Why now is the best time to start making that life change (even if you have other obstacles in your family life!) Motivation Monday
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. You have to choose to take action. To do something different. Or I'm going to see you, same time, same place, 6 months from now. Do you really want that for yourself? Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/now-is-the-best-time-to-change It’s time to gift yourself some productivity coaching! Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, August 24, 2023
Live Coaching Call: How to Deal with Business Productivity Issues (Tami)
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 started working with me! I want you to be an amazing work at home mom and actually be able to get everything done. So let’s make sure you truly love your work-at-home-mom life! Here's what Tami’s dealing with: Making the best use of her precious morning time Dealing with a coworker who doesn’t respect her boundaries A peek into how Alyssa manages her online to-do list systems Tune in to hear Tami get coaching on keeping herself focused & moving forward in her business! Episode transcript : https://yourunbusylife.com/live-coaching-call-tami-biz/ Routines for introverted moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Need to right-size your to-do list and stop stressing out about your day? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, August 22, 2023
Are you planning too much? Here’s what you need in your schedule so you can manage your time effectively as a work from home mom
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 you’re doing this, and you need to stop!) What you’ll learn: · Why I go completely against the rah-rah self-improvement crowd when I’m doing my planning · What planning really is, and why most of us have got it all wrong · Why you should just put your “must do’s” on your list and let the rest slide. It’s okay. You’ll know when you’re ready for that kale. When it’s not just an “ought to do” on some food blog you follow, like a mid-New Year’s resolution. All right. Here’s your homework for today: Go find five things to delete from your planner and calendar. (Five each, or five total – you pick.) See how much freer your schedule looks now. How much lighter your to-do list is. Which “shoulds” are you getting rid of today? You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/manage-your-time-effectively/ Want to quit the busy and de-stress your schedule, right now? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, August 21, 2023
It’s not going to take you 9 months to change your life – here’s why! Motivation Monday
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 Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Fri, August 18, 2023
Day 5: You know you’re an introverted mom when… you feel guilty about babysitters when you're a SAHM
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 work-at-home mom - aka, how to get 3 hours of time to yourself - Every. Single. Day. Imagine you, a week from now, relaxing at naptime without a care in the world. (And knocking out that business to-do list!) What's not to love for an introverted mom, right? Let’s work together and make this *your* reality! Grab your free call here to find out how to get that kind of free time every day! Dreaming of time for yourself every afternoon? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, August 17, 2023
Business as interest led learning? You can model for your kids how to grow as a person and dive into interests through your business!
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 your real life (not college) major Your business doesn’t have to be just a means of providing for the family or a way to do something fun for yourself. It’s not just mommy’s hobby. No, you have a sacred calling to do something with excellence in this world, and you’re living it. Learning it. Growing into it. And so today, what would you like to tell your kids about your business? About why you’re doing it? Why you started it? Guess what – doing that will cement the sense of destiny in your own heart, too. Are you ready for an outsized impact today? You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/business-interest-led-learning/ Wishing you could actually like your life (with kids) again? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, August 17, 2023
Day 4: You know you’re an introverted mom when… you never get alone time
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 steps to reclaim 3 hours of your time each day so you can get back to a stress-free schedule, both in your home life and your business. Just click over to this free call to get started! Want to get 3 hours back in the day for yourself? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Wed, August 16, 2023
Day 3: You know you’re an introverted mom when… chore reminders = too much talking
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 to-do list. Right? But guess what? Your kids just need to be told what to do. When you work with me, I’m going to show you exactly how to get your kids involved in running the family so that you have the time you need to focus on your business, too. All the secrets to NOT spending every second cleaning are about to be yours - right on the other side of this free call! Interested in skipping all those hours of clean-up just before bed? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, August 15, 2023
Should you start another habit if you're a busy mompreneur? Discover the real secret of why habits work for online business owners!
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 keeping them – that’s the trouble.) Here’s how it goes. What you’ll learn: · A practical example of the power of habits to free up your brain · Why superpowered discipline isn’t the answer to fix everything in your life · How to choose the habits that are right for you Because you’ve built a routine, and we are creatures of routine. We like ruts, habits, patterns. So build a good rut, and you’ll get the success you want! Remember: it’s not self-discipline. It’s creating a pattern. Forging a routine. Wearing a rut on the good side of the road. What’s your next rut going to be? You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/should-you-start-habit/ Want to quit the busy and de-stress your schedule, right now? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, August 15, 2023
Day 2: You know you’re an introverted mom when… you can’t run everything and have hobbies
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 we work together - complete with rhythms, templates, and personal coaching to help you set the foundation for your business and home life. Click here to work with me and give yourself the gift of white space in your work-at-home schedule - it’s just a call away! Want to quit the busy and de-stress your schedule, right now? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, August 14, 2023
Day 1: You know you’re an introverted mom when… your kids don’t have piano lessons
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. It’s time to stop living in stress-out land. It’s time to breathe a sigh of relief every time you look at your schedule. Aka, it’s time to quit the busy – right now! Grab your spot on my calendar and get started coaching with me – ‘cause I can’t wait to help you transform your calendar! Do you need some a lot of white space in your calendar? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, August 14, 2023
Why productivity and time management touch every area of your life as a wife, mom, and business owner! Motivation Monday
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 of experience in…. · using personality theory and psychology to help me in everyday life · interest led learning · homeschooling a large family · personal budgeting · paying off debt · managing garden chores · going from 0-5 kids · capsule wardrobes & personal style · working from home · having my husband working from home · dealing with teenagers, babies, and everything in between! Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/time-management-touches-every-area It’s time to gift yourself some productivity coaching! Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, August 10, 2023
Too busy to homeschool? Here’s what to do when you feel like your work at home business is taking time away from homeschooling!
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’ll learn: · Your fundamental belief · Why you can’t neglect your calling · What to do about the time crunch For today, I want you to journal on this thought: Where do I need support to live out my purpose? What is it that you need – not what you *think* you need, mind you – that would propel you to greater success and ease in your work-from-home life? Take steps towards that. Go get that. ‘Cause that’s where you need to invest next, right now. You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/business-vs-homeschooling/ Do you need some a lot of white space in your calendar? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, August 08, 2023
Overwhelmed by your day before 9am? Here’s how to manage your time so you can get back on track with your to-do list as a business owning stay-at-mom!
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 a light day, and give yourself permission to skip all the big, important tasks · How I go about the “do now or defer” decision process with everything on my to-do list If you need help deleting tasks and commitments from your busy days, I absolutely want to support you in that. Sometimes we just need permission to cut ourselves some slack and not keep up such a high standard. Which is exactly what #Momlife Made Easy coaching is all about. Your life, made easy. That’s what I’m here for. Because there are outings or activities that drain you, that you still have to show up for. So you need to balance the energy budget – make a little more time than normal to relax and recharge. What’s the one thing you can cut from your list today? You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/get-back-on-track/ Want to quit the busy and de-stress your schedule, right now? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, August 07, 2023
How to effortlessly flex with life's unexpected pop-ups when you’re running a business from home as a mom! Motivation Monday
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 explain why my framework is going to work way better than what you’ve tried before!) Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/effortlessly-flex-with-pop-ups It’s time to gift yourself some productivity coaching! Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Fri, August 04, 2023
Productivity Bootcamp for Work at Home Moms Day 19: How to make your evenings easier
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? 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 we work together - complete with rhythms, templates, and personal coaching to help you set the foundation for your business and home life. Click here to work with me and give yourself the gift of white space in your work-at-home schedule - it’s just a call away! Want to quit the busy and de-stress your schedule, right now? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, August 03, 2023
How Big Is Your Family? with Laura Hernandez (15 kids and 2 moms!)
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 chaos into calm. What do you do in this area? · How do you teach your children systems that they can implement, to help build independence and responsibility? Grab Laura’s free download: Mama Care guide : https://www.mamasystems.net/Unbusy Episode transcript : https://yourunbusylife.com/how-big-is-your-family/ Routines for introverted moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Need to right-size your to-do list and stop stressing out about your day? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, August 03, 2023
Productivity Bootcamp for Work at Home Moms Day 18: How to make your mornings easier
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 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 we work together - complete with rhythms, templates, and personal coaching to help you set the foundation for your business and home life. Click here to work with me and give yourself the gift of white space in your work-at-home schedule - it’s just a call away! Want to quit the busy and de-stress your schedule, right now? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Wed, August 02, 2023
Productivity Bootcamp for Work at Home Moms Day 17: How to make your meal planning easier
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 list mountain , here’s your comprehensive, mom-style guide to mastering your task list, pruning your to-do’s, and taking charge of your calendar! (Because you don’t need a complicated task management system – even if you’re a business-owning mom.) When you work with me, you’re going to get simple, get started, and get unstressed. So if you want to learn how to right-size your to-do list and stop stressing out about your day, it’s time to get yourself some work-from-home productivity coaching! Click through to this free call to get started working with me. Need to right-size your to-do list and stop stressing out about your day? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, August 01, 2023
Too much in your planner? Here are 3 ways I outsource my life as a work at home mom with 5 kids!
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 planning · My favorite way to put the kids in control of their own enrichment activities Are there three things you outsource to someone else in your family, a friend, or the store? Or are there a few things you’d like to delegate, but haven’t gotten around to yet? Consider this your delegation permission. Write out your three ideas and get to work. (Delegating them to someone else, that is.) Which three tasks are top of your outsourcing list today? You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/outsource-my-life/ Want to quit the busy and de-stress your schedule, right now? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, August 01, 2023
Productivity Bootcamp for Work at Home Moms Day 16: How to make your meal clean-up easier
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 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 to-do list. Right? But guess what? Your kids just need to be told what to do. When you work with me, I’m going to show you exactly how to get your kids involved in running the family so that you have the time you need to focus on your business, too. All the secrets to NOT spending every second cleaning are about to be yours - right on the other side of this free call! Interested in skipping all those hours of clean-up just before bed? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, July 31, 2023
Worried about burnout as a work at home mompreneur? This is how you can quit the business hustle and stay in the game long term! Motivation Monday
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 prayer time, actually having a hobby, all that kind of stuff. It is literally going to be the difference-maker in your business and your home life as to whether or not you burn out. And I don't want you to do that! So let me support you in finding the right time for you to take breaks, giving you the mindset support when you want to wander right back to that to-do list, and transforming your everyday experience of work-a-home-mom life. Because you're not just allowed to have big dreams and goals, you’re allowed to reach them. Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/worried-about-burnout It’s time to gift yourself some productivity coaching! Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, July 31, 2023
Productivity Bootcamp for Work at Home Moms Day 15: How to make your “unload the van” routine easier
What’s it like when your crew gets out of the van? Does everyone make a beeline for the door, racing to see who gets in first, leaving you with the bags? Time to change that. Your new rule: everyone has to bring in one item from the van. Maybe even two. See? Now you’re not taking six trips to unload while the kids run off to play! (Which is probably why you’ve been getting so frustrated with your kids!) 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 to-do list. Right? But guess what? Your kids just need to be told what to do. When you work with me, I’m going to show you exactly how to get your kids involved in running the family so that you have the time you need to focus on your business, too. All the secrets to NOT spending every second cleaning are about to be yours - right on the other side of this free call! Interested in skipping all those hours of clean-up just before bed? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Sun, July 30, 2023
Productivity Bootcamp for Work at Home Moms Day 14: How to make your grocery shopping easier
Let’s run through your handy-dandy productivity evaluation about this: 1. What’s not working well? 2. What would your ideal grocery schedule look like? 3. Does dropping one thing solve the problem? Does it not go far enough? 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 to-do list. Right? But guess what? Your kids just need to be told what to do. When you work with me, I’m going to show you exactly how to get your kids involved in running the family so that you have the time you need to focus on your business, too. All the secrets to NOT spending every second cleaning are about to be yours - right on the other side of this free call! Interested in skipping all those hours of clean-up just before bed? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Sat, July 29, 2023
Productivity Bootcamp for Work at Home Moms Day 13: How to make your essential errands easier
Let’s run through your handy-dandy productivity evaluation about this: 1. What’s not working well? 2. What would your ideal errand schedule look like? 3. Does dropping one thing solve the problem? Does it not go far enough? And if you want to re-light the fire in your business (and #momlife) , get some work-at-home-mom productivity coaching - it’s your blueprint to cutting the work-at-home life hassle, enjoying your family, and doing it all in less time than ever! All you need to get started is to grab a spot on my calendar. Because I want you to live the kind of #momlife you actually *enjoy*, not endure. So click here to work with me, and give yourself the gift of a work-at-home life that’s light and easy! Wishing you could actually like your life (with kids) again? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Fri, July 28, 2023
Productivity Bootcamp for Work at Home Moms Day 12: How to make the kids’ online class schedule easier
Let’s run through your handy-dandy productivity evaluation about this: 1. What’s not working well? 2. What would your ideal online schedule look like? 3. Does dropping one thing solve the problem? Does it not go far enough? 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 steps to reclaim 3 hours of your time each day so you can get back to a stress-free schedule, both in your home life and your business. Just click over to this free call to get started! Want to get 3 hours back in the day for yourself? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, July 27, 2023
Live Coaching Call: Age Appropriate Chores and How to Motivate Your Kids to Do Them (Callie)
You’re in for a treat today, because this is actually a live coaching call! Callie is a mom of 2 young kids, currently living in a tiny apartment in Germany. On this call we’re going to map out a plan for her to figure out some age appropriate chores for her kids, plus how to get her kids to consistently do them! And if you want a call just like this, but tailored to you and your problems, then fill out this quick application to get started working with me! I want you to be an amazing work at home mom and actually be able to get everything done. So let’s make sure you truly love your work-at-home-mom life! Here's what Callie’s dealing with: She’s got a 9-year-old and a 6-year-old They’re currently living in Germany They’re a family of 4 in a tiny apartment Her kids get very attached to stuff (quite understandably!) Tune in to hear Callie get coaching on kids, chores, and attitude problems! Episode transcript : https://yourunbusylife.com/live-coaching-callie/ Routines for introverted moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Need to right-size your to-do list and stop stressing out about your day? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, July 27, 2023
Productivity Bootcamp for Work at Home Moms Day 11: How to make your kids’ sports practices and lessons easier
Let’s run through your handy-dandy productivity evaluation about this: 1. What’s not working well? 2. What would your ideal family schedule look like? 3. Does dropping one thing solve the problem? Does it not go far enough? And if you need to unbusy your work-at-home mom-life - without ignoring the cooking, the cleaning, or the kids - I’ve got just the thing for you! Get 3 hours a day, every day, back for yourself and your business when you work with me. No, it’s not too good to be true - because I’ve got 5 kids! (And #momlife is easy for me!) And I want to get *you* to that place, too. So click over to this free call to get started on being a super work-at-home mom - the easy way! Interested in letting introverted #momlife be easy? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Wed, July 26, 2023
Productivity Bootcamp for Work at Home Moms Day 10: Discovering that you can change things about your life
Accepting life as is means we stack the deck against ourselves - it's very hard to ever see a change Once you accept that you DO have the power (to change), you'll automatically start looking for ways to tweak what's bothering you and create the life you want And if you want to re-light the fire in your business (and #momlife) , get some work-at-home-mom productivity coaching - it’s your blueprint to cutting the work-at-home life hassle, enjoying your family, and doing it all in less time than ever! All you need to get started is to grab a spot on my calendar. Because I want you to live the kind of #momlife you actually *enjoy*, not endure. So click here to work with me, and give yourself the gift of a work-at-home life that’s light and easy! Wishing you could actually like your life (with kids) again? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, July 25, 2023
Productivity Bootcamp for Work at Home Moms Day 9: How to end up with less housework for you
Look at how much time in the day you're spending on housework or family minutiae. Wow. Now, what could you do with more time in your day? What's on your "always wanted to get into" list? 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 to-do list. Right? But guess what? Your kids just need to be told what to do. When you work with me, I’m going to show you exactly how to get your kids involved in running the family so that you have the time you need to focus on your business, too. All the secrets to NOT spending every second cleaning are about to be yours - right on the other side of this free call! Interested in skipping all those hours of clean-up just before bed? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, July 24, 2023
Productivity Bootcamp for Work at Home Moms Day 8: How to get more time for yourself
Here’s why you need self-care: to fill you up. Because #momlife, for you, often means running on empty, and that doesn't make a good mom. Spoiler alert: it doesn't make a good experience for your kids, either. 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 work-at-home mom - aka, how to get 3 hours of time to yourself - Every. Single. Day. Imagine you, a week from now, relaxing at naptime without a care in the world. (And knocking out that business to-do list!) What's not to love for an introverted mom, right? Let’s work together and make this *your* reality! Grab your free call here to find out how to get that kind of free time every day! Dreaming of time for yourself every afternoon? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, July 24, 2023
The mompreneur secret: how to always have enough time for your business, your family, and yourself! Motivation Monday
This is motivation Monday, and today we’re talking about the mompreneur secret: how to always have enough time for your business, your family, and yourself! What you want to know: how to have enough hours in the day to take care of your family, stay on top of the house, and move the needle on your biz. What I know: the key shift you need to achieve this. (Plus, I’ll explain why my framework is going to work way better than what you’ve tried before!) Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/the-mompreneur-secret It’s time to gift yourself some productivity coaching! Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Sun, July 23, 2023
Productivity Bootcamp for Work at Home Moms Day 7: How to get more time with your kids
When you don't have eleventy-million things on your to-do list, it's easy to say "you know what? sure. I'll sit down on the floor with you and read a book. I'll look at your amazing lego structure. I'll give you a hug and a tickle just for fun." But if your planner (or brain!) is crammed with 20 things you HAVE to get done today, no way are you going to want to take time out, decompress from rush mode to answer your kid in a non-hurried tone of voice, and actually go do something with them! Listen in for the fix. And if you need to unbusy your work-at-home mom-life - without ignoring the cooking, the cleaning, or the kids - I’ve got just the thing for you! Get 3 hours a day, every day, back for yourself and your business when you work with me. No, it’s not too good to be true - because I’ve got 5 kids! (And #momlife is easy for me!) And I want to get *you* to that place, too. So click over to this free call to get started on being a super work-at-home mom - the easy way! Interested in letting introverted #momlife be easy? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Sat, July 22, 2023
Productivity Bootcamp for Work at Home Moms Day 6: How to actually enjoy your mom life
One of the biggest benefits to life minimalism is being able to truly say that I enjoy my life. Think about it - what would it look like for you, if you could say that (and mean 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 work-at-home mom - aka, how to get 3 hours of time to yourself - Every. Single. Day. Imagine you, a week from now, relaxing at naptime without a care in the world. (And knocking out that business to-do list!) What's not to love for an introverted mom, right? Let’s work together and make this *your* reality! Grab your free call here to find out how to get that kind of free time every day! Dreaming of time for yourself every afternoon? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Fri, July 21, 2023
Productivity Bootcamp for Work at Home Moms Day 5: How to defeat an “I’ll never make progress” mindset
See, here's the thing. When we're looking over our to-do list for the day - running through the "got to do this, this, and this" in our heads - and we KNOW we can't get everything done? That's defeat before you even start. Before you left your house. (Maybe before you left your bedroom!) That's how we feel like we're on the perpetual treadmill, in the grind and can't get out, like there's nothing to look forward to in life. and I don't want that for you. 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 we work together - complete with rhythms, templates, and personal coaching to help you set the foundation for your business and home life. Click here to work with me and give yourself the gift of white space in your work-at-home schedule - it’s just a call away! Want to quit the busy and de-stress your schedule, right now? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, July 20, 2023
Productivity Bootcamp for Work at Home Moms Day 4: The fix for an overrun to-do list
Yikes! Just look at your to-do list for today. HOW much do you have on there? And in what universe do you possibly think you can get all that done? Oh, I know - the universe of no kids, great sleep, good energy, and no family fires, texts, or interruptions. THAT universe. Umm.... can we get a reality check here? You're not actually living in this mythical world of no family, no fires, and no considerations except your own task list. So... why does your to-do list still look like a carbon copy from that world?! 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 your to-do’s, and taking charge of your calendar! (Because you don’t need a complicated task management system – even if you’re a business-owning mom.) When you work with me, you’re going to get simple, get started, and get unstressed. So if you want to learn how to right-size your to-do list and stop stressing out about your day, it’s time to get yourself some work-from-home productivity coaching! Click through to this free call to get started working with me. Need to right-size your to-do list and stop stressing out about your day? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, July 20, 2023
Live Coaching Call: How to Make More Time When You Don’t Have Any as a Work at Home Mom (Tami)
You’re in for a treat today, because this is actually a live coaching call! Tami is an aesthetician with a 4-year-old and a 17-year-old. On this call we’re going to map out a plan for her to make space in her life for the productivity program she’s in – since she desperately needs more hours in her day, but she can’t spare the time to dig in yet! Which is definitely a pickle. And if you want a call just like this, but tailored to you and your problems, then fill out this quick application to get started working with me! I want you to be an amazing work at home mom and actually be able to get everything done. So let’s make sure you truly love your work-at-home-mom life! Here's what Tami’s dealing with: A 17-year-old and a 4-year-old Lack of sleep An in-house aesthetician business And zero margin time to get ahead productively Tune in to hear Tami get coaching on how to be productive when you don’t have any spare time! Episode transcript : https://yourunbusylife.com/live-coaching-tami/ Routines for introverted moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Need to right-size your to-do list and stop stressing out about your day? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Wed, July 19, 2023
Productivity Bootcamp for Work at Home Moms Day 3: What to do when you’ve got way too much crammed into your calendar and day
So, your life is too full. In fact, you're feeling a little green around the gills just at the thought of what's on your plate. What in the world are we going to do? Help you, that's what! Because you shouldn't have to live like this. What are you going to move, defer, bump, or take a load off (guilt-free!), so that you can live life without this constant low-level stress? Change is tough – but if you never do anything, well, we all know the definition of insanity.... And if you need to get 3 hours back in your work day , I’m going to show you how - right inside this free call! 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 steps to reclaim 3 hours of your time each day so you can get back to a stress-free schedule, both in your home life and your business. Just click over to your free call to get started! Want to get 3 hours back in the day for yourself? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, July 18, 2023
Productivity Bootcamp for Work at Home Moms Day 2: What to do when you’re feeling frazzled and hassled
Why are we putting ourselves through this rush, this frazzle, to get #allthethings done? Let’s stop band-aiding the productivity problem. (No, you don’t need another shiny, new planner!) And if you need to unbusy your work-at-home mom-life - without ignoring the cooking, the cleaning, or the kids - I’ve got just the thing for you! Get 3 hours a day, every day, back for yourself and your business when you work with me. No, it’s not too good to be true - because I’ve got 5 kids! (And #momlife is easy for me!) And I want to get *you* to that place, too. So click over to this free call to get started on being a super work-at-home mom - the easy way! Interested in letting introverted #momlife be easy? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, July 17, 2023
What’s the modern version of experienced business owneres mentoring the younger mompreneurs around them? How to get that support in today’s online world! Motivation Monday
This is motivation Monday, and today we’re talking about why you need to take the next step. The first time you even *think* about investing in coaching for yourself, all sorts of limiting beliefs start to pop up. Here’s what this does NOT mean: you did not fail. It’s not that you couldn’t do it alone. You’re doing the wise thing, the right thing, getting help. In fact, didn’t we used to have a mom mentor culture? This is just the modern way of doing that – it doesn’t have to be someone in your extended family or hometown anymore. Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/modern-version-of-mentoring It’s time to gift yourself some productivity coaching! Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, July 17, 2023
Productivity Bootcamp for Work at Home Moms Day 1: The fix for overwhelming days
Why life minimalism is the fix for your overwhelming #momlife days! 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. It’s time to stop living in stress-out land. It’s time to breathe a sigh of relief every time you look at your schedule. Aka, it’s time to quit the busy – right now! Grab your free call to get started coaching with me – ‘cause I can’t wait to help you transform your calendar! Do you need some a lot of white space in your calendar? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, July 13, 2023
Live Coaching Call: How to Handle High Schoolers and 2-Year-Olds as a Busy Stay-at-Home Mom (Liliana)
You’re in for a treat today, because this is actually a live coaching call! Liliana is a busy mom of 4 kids with a high schooler, 2 in elementary school, and a toddler boy. On this call we’re going to map out a plan for her to handle the overwhelm that comes from having a very busy family that’s going in all different directions due to their widely varying ages. And if you want a call just like this, but tailored to you and your problems, then fill out this quick application to get started working with me! I want you to be an amazing work at home mom and actually be able to get everything done. So let’s make sure you truly love your work-at-home-mom life! Here's what Liliana’s dealing with: A very busy 16-year-old who’s involved in multiple things Elementary school drop-offs for 2 more kids A toddler boy who doesn’t always sleep well And a husband who works long hours Tune in to hear Liliana get coaching on handling a big age range of kids! Episode transcript : https://yourunbusylife.com/live-coaching-liliana/ Routines for introverted moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Need to right-size your to-do list and stop stressing out about your day? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, July 10, 2023
What my life is actually like behind the scenes: how I use my #Momlife Made Easy framework on my own days as a work from home mom! Motivation Monday
This is motivation Monday, and today we’re talking about what my life is actually like as I’m using the #Momlife Made Easy framework on my own work at home day. Take a behind-the-scenes peek into my life – what it's like as I'm living out my 5-part #Momlife Made Easy framework day-to-day. We’ll cover: how I get selfcare/quiet, chore delegation, planning, readjusting my to-do list, my ideal day/energy flow, and all that good stuff. Can’t wait for you to tune in! Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/what-my-life-is-actually-like It’s time to gift yourself some productivity coaching! Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, July 06, 2023
Sick of planning? Can’t decide what you should do next week in your business? How to plan for the most ease and efficiency in your business when you’re a mom!
Do you freeze like a deer in the headlights every time you hear someone mention “planning” and “business” in the same sentence? Or are you in the other camp: you love planning, but you’re not sure you’re doing it in quite the right way for a business? (It’s your home life that you’ve gotten down to a science!) We need to talk about the role that planning plays in your business – and how to do it the most easy, unbusy way. (Of course!) And don’t worry, I’m not going to force you into one super-planner mold, or dictate which method of planning every work-at-home moms has to use. What you’ll learn: · All the different ways to plan · How to choose the best system for you · What you need to do next Get something on the calendar – in your planner – and start. That’s all you have to do. I know you’ve got this. You’re a mom with a business, and that already tells me you’re good at juggling things. So all we’re going to do is help you juggle better. (Aka, easier.) What’s changing about your business planning today? You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/plan-efficiently-business/ Do you need some a lot of white space in your calendar? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, July 03, 2023
How to use my #Momlife Made Easy productivity system in each of these life situations as a mom! Motivation Monday
This is motivation Monday, and today we’re talking about why my #Momlife Made Easy framework is *exactly* what you need if you’re a mom in any of these life circumstances. Situations like: · You’re a homeschooling mom · You’re dealing with special needs (and all the therapies that go along with it) · You’ve got 1 or more gifted or twice exceptional kids in your family · You’re homesteading · You’re a work-at - home mom · You’re heavily involved in church ministry (or a global worker) · You’ve got an unusually large family Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/how-to-use-my-system It’s time to gift yourself some productivity coaching! Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, June 29, 2023
What about rest vs. hustle? Here’s how to build rest into your business schedule and work with your cycle as a work at home mom!
Do you know how to truly rest in your business? (Wait, is rest even a thing? Aren’t I supposed to be hustling?!) If that’s you, then lean in – today’s episode is all about how I prioritize seasons of rest while building a business. Because I built my ideal #momlife on a foundation of taking breaks when needed, and I can’t run my business any different. And neither can you. So let’s dig in. What you’ll learn: · Why you need a pre-planning day · Why you need a planning day · How to match recording days with your monthly hormones What would you change about your next week’s to do list if you lined it up with your monthly cycle? What would you give yourself permission to lean into, or delete from, your schedule? That’s what you need to get going on today. Because you don’t need to hustle in business – you just need to sync. And you know how to do it now. Which tasks are you going to cross off next week’s list today? You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/build-rest-into-your-business/ Are you exhausted from spending naptime cleaning up the house? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, June 27, 2023
Are your kids messy? How to train your kids to keep their rooms tidy and always pick up their toys when you're working from home!
Do you ever long for a class called “House-Broken in 2 Weeks” – but for your kids? (Yeah. Might be nice. Scratch that - I need it.) Only problem? Dog trainers don’t take human puppies. Unfortunately. Let’s see what we could do to solve this problem on our own, shall we? What you’ll learn: · How to have a clear picture in your head of what changes need to be made around your house · How to adapt a chore or reward system you’re already using for your kids · Exactly how to hold a family meeting to communicate the new chore expectations and standards to your kids I want you to enjoy living in a home with kids who know how to pick up after themselves. I think you have a right to live like that. And this is how to get there. So what’s the new tidy-up routine your kids are starting today? You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/always-pickup-toys/ Interested in skipping all those hours of clean-up just before bed? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, June 22, 2023
Can you fit everything into your week? Strategies for planning your ideal week as a business owning mom who works at home!
You’ve probably (hopefully!) already dealt with your personal week. Made it reflect your family’s priorities, obligations, and personalities so that you actually enjoy living (seen from the birds’ eye view). But what about your business week? Do you have a good rhythm for that? Sure, you have some daily time blocks and know your energy slumps and all that – is there anything more for you to learn? Yes, there is, and it’s called designing your week. You do it for your home, so why not do it for your business, too? What you’ll learn: · What’s your project cycle? · Why you need to ignore everyone else · Set your own reminders What are you going to add, alter, or delete from next week’s to do list? Next month’s? What about tomorrow? Go make those changes, and get ready to enjoy a system that suits the way YOU do things down to the ground. Because you’re a unique human being, and you deserve that level of support. Now go out there and make it happen. You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/ideal-week-business/ Want to quit the busy and de-stress your schedule, right now? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, June 20, 2023
Do you use chore charts for your kids? Here’s how to decide your family’s chore schedule as a WAHM and get your kids started on cleaning!
Chores can be part of your vision for your kids’ childhood. There. I said it. Amidst the ideal-cuddle-life… (What was your dream for your child? What did you want his or her life to be like? Which family adventures did you go on, books did they read, after-school rituals did you two enjoy?) …You get to choose who you want them to be. How you’re going to train them. (Do you want kitchen whizzes, or coders extraordinaire?) And that means chores are included. What you’ll learn: · How to figure out what your particular family values most · What the top three traits are that you’re going to major on · And which character traits have something to do with chores, responsibility, or your kids’ attitude toward work So what about you? Chores, tasks, family responsibilities – what’s top of your values ladder? And how are you going to get your precious little ones there? Your homework for today is to write that value-centered, chore-applicable mission statement for your household. And then start applying that to your day-to-day life by delegating the kid-capable chores on your plate. What do you say – ready to watch your chore load start melting? It’s just one journaling exercise away. So grab your pen and paper, and let’s get going. You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/family-chore-chart/ Interested in skipping all those hours of clean-up just before bed? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, June 19, 2023
How to create a vision for what’s possible in your business and mom life and start dreaming again! Motivation Monday
This is motivation Monday, and today we’re talking about the results my clients have gotten, and how you can experience those things, too. For example: · Make crazy shifts immediately that just pop things into place for you (that you didn’t even realize were connected in your schedule!) · Get peace and certainty in your priorities when a family emergency comes up and you suddenly couldn’t work as many hours as you intended to (because you know exactly what’s essential, what’s nice to have, and what can be pushed off later) Doesn’t it sound wonderful to know that your priorities are so crystal clear, that not even a parent temporarily moving in can phase you? Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/create-a-vision-for-whats-possible It’s time to gift yourself some productivity coaching! Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, June 15, 2023
Too much to do in too little time? Craft the schedule for your ideal work day as a work from home mom!
So, you got your ideal day all sorted for the mom side of things – but now you started a business. Or worse, you don’t have any idea *what* you need to be doing (on either side of your life), but you just know that something has to change. Frazzle mode isn’t going to cut it for you any longer. Great! Because that means you see the problem, are fully prepared to do something about it, and want to change. So let’s get going on that business day-in-a-life transformation for you. What you’ll learn: · Know your daily rhythm · Know your energy flow · Batch your business tasks accordingly Because when you do that, you’ll be amazed by how quickly your to-do list resentment disappears. No more forcing yourself to record something and hating that you did a bad job. No more nagging sense of “didn’t use my time wisely this morning.” None of that. You did your job, got realistic about how much you could give, and allowed yourself to be low energy when you needed to. What are you going to change about your daily work schedule today? You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/ideal-work-day/ Want to get 3 hours back in the day for yourself? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, June 13, 2023
Is your house clean enough? Here’s why you need to ignore your cleaning routine if you're working from home (and stop worrying about crumbs on the floor!)
What’s on your mind today, mama? If “chores” or “cleaning” popped up, keep listening – I’ve got a life-changing hack for you to lighten the load. Because you don’t need any more anxiety over cleaning standards, cleaning routines, or whether your house is clean enough! What you’ll learn: · Why you don’t need to worry about crumbs on the floor · How to stop the inner nagging of your “it’s not clean enough!” critic · Why you don’t need to be the perfect house cleaner So what could you shush your brain about today? Is there a chore that routinely bothers you more frequently than you actually do it? Do you need to do it more often? Or just ignore the “shoulds” and leave it for when it pops up on your cleaning schedule? Only you can know – but you already know the answer. Lighten up, or change the habit (to something more frequent). Either way, you’re getting rid of the mental clutter, aka orders. And that’s a good thing. Until next time, happy cleaning! (And forgetting about it in between!) You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/ignore-your-cleaning-routine/ Interested in skipping all those hours of clean-up just before bed? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, June 08, 2023
Overwhelmed by business tasks? How to use a 3 item to do list in your business!
You know what hours you’re working, and what hours you’re playing mom. In fact, you even know how many hours a week you can expect to devote to your business! That’s great. Wonderful. But do you know… what you’re going to do next? Which project you should be working on once you sit down in front of that computer or crack open that laptop? Here’s why you need a business to-do list – and why it needs to be every bit as regimented as your household to-do list. What you’ll learn: · If 3 item to-do lists work · What goes in each day · Why miscellaneous is okay (sometimes) What you need here is a combination of ruthlessness and grace. Ruthlessness to pare back that business task list hanging over your head into something achievable each and every day. Grace to move through that 3-task to-do list with ease and margin between each one of your tasks. Because life’s going to come up, and you need a bit of flex time to flow around all the minor obstacles inherent in it. That’s it. There’s no special secret to being a work-at-home mom. There’s just scheduling, pinpoint focus, and grace-filled determination. Determination to fulfill your calling. Determination to take care of your kids. And determination to enjoy the process. We’re not here for burnout, ladies. We’re here to be kingdom changers. So let’s get this done. That’s all God asks of us – and His grace is enough. You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/3-item-to-do-list-business/ Need to right-size your to-do list and stop stressing out about your day? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed642
Tue, June 06, 2023
Cleaning schedules for busy WAHMs: how to choose your cleaning routine if you’re tired of marathon cleaning days on the weekend as a work-at-home mom
I’ve got a fun little quiz for you today: Are you a marathon clean-er, or a devotee of the “a little a day” philosophy? In other words, do you favor a four-hour cleaning session on Saturday, or do you prefer to complete one cleaning task per day during the work week? Bonus question: Which way did you grow up cleaning, and does it match your preferred philosophy today? What you’ll learn: · How to roll with real life and flex your cleaning schedule · Why you might need to stop doing all-day Saturday cleaning sessions · How to change your cleaning routine if you need to clean a little at a time Which cleaning style fits better with your current season in life? Go rejigger the chores in your planner and set daily reminders (or delete all the daily ones and move them all to Saturday) if you need to swap what you’re doing. Because it’s not the type of cleaning routine you’re using that’s the point, it’s how well it matches your needs right now. Anything need shifting in your cleaning schedule today? You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/choose-your-cleaning-routine/ Interested in skipping all those hours of clean-up just before bed? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, June 05, 2023
Exactly how I’m going to kickstart your productivity journey as a mom and transform your work from home family life! Motivation Monday
This is motivation Monday, and today we’re talking about the first 3 things we’re going to change in your #momlife when you join #Momlife Made Easy. The first thing we're going to do is take charge of your to-do list. Which is why in my program we're going to immediately create more time in your day to work on your business (measured in hours, not minutes!) Then we're going to apply the Essentialism Criteria to your daily & weekly schedule (so that your top goal in this #momlife season - whether that be adjusting to a new baby, getting through therapy appointments, launching, or homeschooling teenagers) is getting the priority attention it deserves. And finally, we’re going to make sure you’re getting the breaks you need throughout your day! Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/kickstart-your-productivity-journey It’s time to gift yourself some productivity coaching! Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, June 01, 2023
Bible plus business? How to find God in your pursuit of simplicity as a Christian business mom
Does minimalism sound like one of these non-Christian fads that you need to avoid to be a true believer? Does the paring down of possessions even have any place in a Biblical understanding of stewardship and generosity? We’re diving into all that, and more, in today’s episode on Biblical minimalism: where that non-consumerist template really came from. What you’ll learn: · Minimalism and generosity · Money is not our master · Minimalism as lived-out values What’s your take on Christian minimalism? What would be your God-centered why for reducing possessions? Take a moment (or more than a moment) to journal on that today. What you come up with is going to change the course of your family for good. So what are you waiting for? Let’s get going, living as Christian minimalists! You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/god-simplicity/ Want to get 3 hours back in the day for yourself? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, May 30, 2023
Are you an introverted work-at-home mom? This is how to get the quiet you need during the day to focus on work and knock out your to-do list as an online entrepreneur!
It’s hard being an introverted mom sometimes, isn’t it? You accidentally yell at the kids to be quiet. (Oops. I should be quiet, too.) You love your kids – but they’re talking too much, too loudly, all at once. (Robert’s Rules of Order, anyone? Somehow I don’t think they’d work on three-year-olds - alas.) You want your own quiet time (aka mommy recharge time). But without making the kids feel like they’re at fault. That if you didn’t have them, you’d be happy. And that’s a challenge. No mistake. But you’ve got this – you’re an action-taking, problem-solving woman, as Allie Casazza says. And so, what do you do? What you’ll learn: · Solve the real problem · Take action on your own · What to do if you need more than one break during the day See what you can do today. Make life better for yourself. Honor your introversion. You’re an action-taking, problem-solving woman – Allie Casazza says so. I know so. Go do this. Which block during your afternoon (or morning!) are you going to mark off as “mama’s time” today? You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/quiet-focus/ Are you exhausted from spending naptime cleaning up the house? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, May 29, 2023
Client Case Study: Help! I need my kids to be quiet when I’m on video – but I don’t want to use screens! Productivity advice for the work at home mom!
This is a Client Case Study, and today we’re talking about what to do when you need your kids to be quiet when you’re on video – but you don’t want them to be on screens! (Aka, how to keep your kids quiet and engaged *within* your personal values and boundaries around tech time as a family.) Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/i-dont-want-to-use-screens Interested in letting introverted #momlife be easy? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, May 25, 2023
Bible plus business? How to find God in your business planning as a Christian business mom
Does it feel like planning and following the Spirit’s lead can’t go together? Are you conflicted about where the line is between worldly advice and commonsense wisdom? That’s exactly what we’re exploring today: the role of planning (if any) in Biblical decision making. Because I think you absolutely can have both (a plan and a leading), and here’s why. What you’ll learn: · Wise decisions from the Bible · How planning can be done to the glory of God · Flexing to His glory Find a way to bring God into your schedule – whether that’s a 5-second prayer every time you sit down to plan your week, to reframe the tasks you’re about to do – or whether you need to plan during a prayer time so you can really go through everything on your goals and dreams list with Him. Whichever works best for you. Me? I’m doing a little of both. What are you going to change for your next planning session, so that you can truly say you’re doing it *with* God? You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/god-planning/ Do you need some a lot of white space in your calendar? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, May 23, 2023
Are you resenting commitments in your life? Here’s how to set the boundaries you actually need as an introverted mom with a business
So, how are you at setting boundaries? No, don’t run away on me. Boundaries don’t have to be this big, complicated, angst-y thing. They’re just lines in the sand. Lines to remind yourself, “This isn’t going. I’m not going to go there.” Or, “I need that, and here’s how I’ll get it.” So where do we start? What you’ll learn: · Where to find the resentment · Why you have to follow through with tough conversations · A key question to ask yourself if you don’t think you need a boundary anywhere So here’s your challenge for the week: Write down every time you felt resentment over an activity, obligation, or outing in your life. Just notice where and when that happened for you. Later on, brainstorm a boundary you could set in place to protect yourself from feeling that again. It’s time to put your thinking cap on: What do you need to protect, today? You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/set-boundaries-introvert/ Are you exhausted from spending naptime cleaning up the house? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, May 22, 2023
Why I’m so fired up about the unbusy way of life for introverted moms! Motivation Monday
This is motivation Monday, and today we’re talking about why I’m so fired up about the unbusy way of life for introverted moms. Keep listening to find out why I think living unbusy (aka, unstressed) is so essential for you if you’re an introvert who’s also working from home! Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/why-im-so-fired-up It’s time to gift yourself some productivity coaching! Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, May 18, 2023
Bible plus business? How to find God in your chore delegation as a Christian business mom
We’re to raise our children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. We all know that. But part of that has got to be serving others cheerfully, pitching in when it’s not your official job, learning how to run a house and take care of yourself, and practicing excellence, responsibility, and taking initiative. Am I right? Certainly sounds Biblical to me! What you’ll learn: · Chores equal service · Chores equal character · Chores equal training your kids Reframe your “kids do chores” family philosophy to add “so that they learn to model Christ-like behavior” and see how that renews your motivation to stick with it. Because the chore hand-off process takes more upfront work than you just doing everything for them. For sure. But your kids’ future character depends on having a share now. So. Pep talk over. How is this going to change how you talk about the chores today? You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/god-chore-delegation/ Interested in skipping all those hours of clean-up just before bed? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, May 16, 2023
Are you tired out before the end of the work day? Here’s how to make sure you have energy for evenings as a working mom
How’s your energy level by evening? Down the tubes, right? (Sometimes, it’s down the drain before supper even starts.) It’s no fun staring down the evening to-do list with an empty tank. So what can we do to make this better? (Because you always have a choice.) What you’ll learn: · How to stop the afternoon drain · The nitty gritty of keeping naptime for you · And how to keep your evening energy reserves high Now, it’s time for you. Which planner reminders are you going to cross out of the naptime slot? (Permanently!) That’s the first step to meeting your second shift with a full tank of mom reserves. And number two, what are you going to choose for naptime? (Because unfilled space is a magnet for undone to-dos!) It’s time to change your evening. To show up with enough energy for your family. And that means taking time for yourself earlier in the day. What’s going to change during naptime today? You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/energy-for-evenings/ Are you exhausted from spending naptime cleaning up the house? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, May 15, 2023
Client Case Study: How can I function as a mompreneur without an office so I can close the door? Productivity advice for the work at home mom!
This is a Client Case Study, and today we’re talking about how to handle working from home if you don’t have an office where you can close the door. (Can I get an amen from all the rest of us start-up mompreneurs?!) Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/function-without-close-the-door Want to get 3 hours back in the day for yourself? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, May 11, 2023
Bible plus business? How to find God in your selfcare and quiet as a Christian business mom
Selfcare gets a bad rap from the Jesus crowd. But here’s my take. You want a Biblical example? Fine. You can’t get much better than Jesus. He’s pretty much showing up for the crowds, teaching His disciples, or – wait for it – fueling Himself with the Father, the entire time during His ministry! What you’ll learn: · Serve from a full cup · Don’t live from frazzle · Own up to your choices Use a little common sense (along with your Holy Spirit leading) and frame your home in a way that makes it possible to hear Him. Chaos isn’t really a great motivator to do that. · What would you flip about your need for quiet if you thought God approved of you taking time for peace? · How would you parent your kids differently if you knew God was a God of order and respect? · What would happen if you actually built in charge-up time *before* you headed off to the ministry you help lead? What’s going to change about the number of breaks you’re taking, day to day, to honor the Lord and what He’s called you to this season? You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/god-quiet/ Do you need some a lot of white space in your calendar? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, May 09, 2023
Need more fun in your day as a mompreneur? What you didn’t know about small pleasures, plus why they’re so important to add to your daily work-at-home routine!
Do you have a special routine you look forward to? A steaming cup of tea all to yourself on the one morning that all the kids are gone Your favorite baked good on the way home from errands A couple pages in that grown-up coloring book every Monday night Fill in the blank - what's your favorite tiny treat? If you don’t have a few little pleasures built into your schedule, it’s time to change that. What you’ll learn: · How to find the already good parts of your daily and weekly routines · How to could enjoy those little treats more often · And where to fit these treats in, both during your day and your week See what life is like after a month of tiny treats each day. See how you feel when your enjoyment cup is being reliably filled. Aka, see what a being a filled-up woman actually feels like. Because I believe every introverted, work-from-home mom deserves to feel this way. And I’m going to help you get there (if this sounds like a teenaged fairy tale), or tweak your almost-there reality (so you can reliably live here). How can you reframe your mindset to “I deserve a small treat” and take it, today? You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/add-small-pleasures/ Are you exhausted from spending naptime cleaning up the house? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, May 08, 2023
How to solve the problem of “not enough time” as a mom! Motivation Monday
This is motivation Monday, and today we’re talking about how to solve your “not enough time” problem. Because here’s what you want out of time management, realistically – not some vague "feel light and spacious in your life," more like "able to put in the hours I want on my business AND have plenty of time for my kids". And the planner industry telling you to get more productive (and buy their latest thing!) isn't the right answer. Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/not-enough-time It’s time to gift yourself some productivity coaching! Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, May 04, 2023
Bible plus business? How to find God in your weekly schedule as a Christian business mom
We’ve been talking about getting an ideal day, but in reality, an ideal week’s just as important. You can like your life most days, then have the most horrible weekend ever, and really miss that recharge time ‘cause you’ve got to dive straight back into the work week. Listen. God cares about all of it. How you use your day, how you set up your week, even how you plan your month! (Yes, He can see your calendar.) What you’ll learn: · How to know God cares · How to pray through your calendar · How to follow His leading I don’t care if your church friends think God would never tell you to drop a ministry or quit taking your kids to youth group or something. God doesn’t always play by man’s rules – and He certainly reserves the right to shake up our traditions and ways of doing things. So you just follow where He leads you, and set your face like flint about it. There’s Biblical stubbornness (the approved kind!) for you. What needs to change in your weekly and monthly schedule to fully align with His purpose for you today? You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/god-weekly-schedule/ Want to quit the busy and de-stress your schedule, right now? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, May 02, 2023
Need a break from the kids? How to recharge when you’re an introverted mompreneur and your kids are driving you crazy!
Today we’re going to talk parenting hacks for HSPs (Highly Sensitive People). Otherwise known as introvert recharging tactics. Ready? This is going to be gold. When you’re overwhelmed: take care of yourself first. Don’t beat yourself up for not making it through the day (or outing) before your energy stores ran out. What you’ll learn: · What you need to do to fix the situation · How to carve out your own quiet space despite the chaos of your kids · What you could do differently next time before crazy mommy shows up So here’s your challenge for today: What do you commit to doing next time you feel that mommy overwhelm coming on? What’s going to be your go-to “time to myself” refresh hack? Pick something, and do it. Every day. All week. And see what a difference that makes. Are you ready to turn your low-energy, hate-being-an-introvert days around? I hope so – and all it takes is one small thing. Taking care of yourself first. Do it. You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/recharge-introvert/ Are you exhausted from spending naptime cleaning up the house? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, May 01, 2023
Client Case Study: What if I can only work when my kids nap? Productivity advice for the work at home mom!
This is a Client Case Study, and today we’re talking about what to do if you can only work when your kids nap. ‘Cause I know some of you only have really limited time, and we’re going to make the most of it! Here’s how. Dreaming of time for yourself every afternoon? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, April 27, 2023
Bible plus business? How to find God in your daily schedule as a Christian business mom
You need to show up for your purpose, what God’s called you to. I think we all agree on that. And He’s the God of the practical, so let’s get really nitty gritty about your day. · What are the roles He’s placed you in? · How can you best accomplish them, minute-by-minute and hour-by-hour? That kind of practical. What you’ll learn: · Planning is stewarding · Proactively running your race · Scheduling with your energy in mind All of this is known by Him. All of this is part of His plan. Which means it’s up to us to craft our days around the reality of what He’s given us, stop wishing we had something different, and get to work. Because it’s all to the glory of God. What would you change about tomorrow’s schedule, if you truly believed God cared about your day? You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/god-daily-schedule/ Want to quit the busy and de-stress your schedule, right now? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, April 24, 2023
My backstory: Going from 0-5 kids (Aka, how I learned to run a family PLUS a business!) Motivation Monday
This is motivation Monday, and today we’re talking about why I do what I do – help moms just like you experience life transformation and get unbusy. Here's my origin story of how we added 5 kids in 10 years - without me turning into a frazzled mom! And along the way, I created a stay-at-home mom life that I truly enjoyed. (Hint: it has to do with always taking afternoon quiet time!) Keep listening to find out the why behind my initial chore delegation, how I made time for a business with 4 kids plus a baby, and more! Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/my-backstory It’s time to gift yourself some productivity coaching! Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, April 20, 2023
Bible plus business? How to find God in your to do list as a Christian business mom
Does God care about your to-do list? Is it more spiritual to just “see how He leads” for the day and not have a particular plan? Do you *really* need to work off of a daily plan for your business tasks as a Christian business owner? We’re diving into all this, and more, in today’s discussion on the role of task reminders in a Christian business. What you’ll learn: · Failure lets the enemy in · God is the wisdom-bringer · Let in Holy Spirit leading That’s what God wants. To be able to redirect us for His glory if He happens to have another path for us that day. Otherwise, we’re supposed to be wise stewards and caretakers of our time. Our families. Our businesses. Because they’re all a part of our mission. And He’s all about the mission. How are you going to bring God into your to-do list today? You’ve got this! Alyssa Routines for introverted work-at-home moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/god-to-do-list/ Need to right-size your to-do list and stop stressing out about your day? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, April 13, 2023
Coaching Q&A: How to Manage Your Time in Ministry with Young Kids (Lacey)
You’re in for a treat today, because this is actually a coaching Q&A! Lacey is a mom of 2 young kids, who moved to Japan to do ministry with her husband. On this call we’re going to map out a plan for her to take care of the house, the kids, language study, ministry time, and personal evangelism. And if you want a call just like this, but tailored to you and your problems, then fill out this quick application to get started working with me! I want you to be an amazing work at home mom and actually be able to get everything done. So let’s make sure you truly love your work-at-home-mom life! Here's what Lacey’s dealing with: Needing significant time for ministry responsibilities Keeping up with her YouTube channel and friends from the US Handling the home upkeep plus school requirements for her kids Having a finite amount of time to get everything done! Tune in to hear Lacey get coaching on managing her time when she has multiple ministries going on, plus a household and a family! Episode transcript : https://yourunbusylife.com/coaching-qa-lacey/ Routines for introverted moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Need to right-size your to-do list and stop stressing out about your day? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, April 06, 2023
Debunking the heaviness of purpose with Kate House of The Live By Design Podcast
Does figuring out your purpose as a woman, mom, and business owner feel heavy ? In this podcast interview with the Live By Design Podcast , I’m chatting with Kate about why living in your purpose doesn’t have to be stressful , and what you can do about it! Here's a sneak peek at our conversation: · How can we take the pressure off finding our life purpose, and how do we connect more deeply with our own? · What is the difference between self-love and self-care, and how I can start practicing it today to grow my self-confidence muscle? Quote : Everyone should live their life by design, not default. ~Kate House Episode transcript : https://yourunbusylife.com/kate-house/ Routines for introverted moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Need to right-size your to-do list and stop stressing out about your day? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, March 30, 2023
Why You Should Work Less as an Introverted Entrepreneur with Mariah Coz of Fearless CEO
Are you getting suspicious of the hustle mindset inherent in most of the productivity advice out there for business moms? In this podcast interview with the Mariah Coz Show , I’m chatting with Mariah about the four-day work week, doing less, and simplicity in your business. Here's a sneak peek at our conversation: What made you believe so strongly in the 4-day work week that you cut your response time availability? Here you are saying, don’t worry about functioning at peak productivity all the time. In fact, that’s a bad thing . Tell us why! What does keeping it simple mean for you and your business? Grab Mariah’s free trainings: Free Training Library : https://www.fearlessceo.co/free-trainings Episode transcript : https://yourunbusylife.com/work-less-introvert-entrepreneur/ Routines for introverted moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Need to right-size your to-do list and stop stressing out about your day? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, March 28, 2023
Planning ruts to avoid? Don’t do this when you’re planning next week’s schedule for your business!
Pop quiz time: What do you do when you’re in the middle of a horrible, no good, very bad week? A: Stay in your pajamas all week and complain to everyone who’ll listen B: Hope like all get out that next week’s better C: Change something on purpose to make SURE next week’s better I bet you know which one’s the right answer – C. But it’s awfully hard to determine what that concrete make-it-better action ought to be, which is why I’m going to help you figure out what that change should be for your week! Scroll down for a quick “don’t do this” checklist for your weekly planning sessions. What you’ll learn: · Mistake #1: Deciding that it’s going to be this way forever · Mistake #2: Choosing an overly optimistic (aka, crazy productive) view of your week · Mistake #3: Skipping that weekly “how did it go?” time So here you go: may your horrible, no-good weeks slip away in the rearview mirror, never to return with that same intensity. Go forward into a better, lighter future - a non-fairytale version of an ideal #momlife - because it’s YOURS. Tailored to YOU. To your family’s needs. It’s all here, waiting for you. When are you going to start your easy eval process today? You’ve got this! Alyssa Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/dont-do-this-when-planning/ Routines for introverted moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Need to right-size your to-do list and stop stressing out about your day? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, March 23, 2023
How to Pay Off Debt and Build Savings as a Mom with Krista (Money Mindful Moms)
We moms are often the ones who pay off debt and build savings – but so often most of the finance advice is geared for men. In this podcast interview with Money Mindful Moms, I’m chatting with Krista about the money issues we face as moms. Because paying off debt or directing as much money as possible to our current savings goal is something I really enjoy (plus think is essential for all families). Here's a sneak peek at our conversation: · What are some simple ways to teach kids about money, even if you don’t feel confident in it yourself? · Where should you even start if you’re wanting to prioritize your money goals? · How can you get your family on board with budgeting or money goals? Grab Krista’s free download: Money Mindful Starter Pack : https://subscribepage.io/n0c8c6 Quote : You’re allowed to make huge progress on your money goals and still have kids. Episode transcript : https://yourunbusylife.com/pay-off-debt-mom/ Routines for introverted moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Need to right-size your to-do list and stop stressing out about your day? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, March 21, 2023
What’s the best chore chart for your kids? How to decide on a chore tracking system for your unique family when you're working from home
Are you stuck debating the various chore tracking options out there? Wondering which precise chart-and-sticker or chores-for-allowance system is right for your family? Today, let’s get you over the paralysis by analysis hump and onto the kids-doing-chores freeway. Because all that research into the perfect system won’t do you any good if you don’t actually enlist your kids. If you’re ready to quit the delegation hum-haws, here you go! What you’ll learn: · Quit debating over the merits of one system vs. another · Why you should just start assigning chores here and there · How to find out what adjustments you need to make to your family’s chore chart Which chore system have you been eyeing from afar, afraid to pull the trigger on? If you really kind of want to try it, go ahead. You’ll learn something. If it sounds like a relief to ditch the research, start assigning chores on the fly, and release your kids from fancy before-school and after-school routines? Go with that. Go with your gut. It’s nudging you for a reason. Follow that and see where it goes. What are you going to start doing – TODAY – to get your kids going on the chores? You’ve got this! Alyssa Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/best-chore-chart/ Routines for introverted moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Wishing you could actually like your life (with kids) again? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, March 16, 2023
Coaching Q&A: How to Focus on Your Creative Flow with Kids Around (Jessica)
You’re in for a treat today, because this is actually a coaching Q&A! Jessica is a work at home mom with multiple kids and a need to focus on creativity-required work projects. On this call we’re going to map out a plan for her so that she can focus on work during work time, and the kids during kid time, and not get distracted when she’s flowing between the two. And if you want a call just like this, but tailored to you and your problems, then fill out this quick application to get started working with me! I want you to be an amazing work at home mom and actually be able to get everything done. So let’s make sure you truly love your work-at-home-mom life! Here's what Jessica’s dealing with: Being constantly interrupted Needing to be away from her kids to work Everything feeling like it’s high priority Difficulty focusing on her kids with work hanging over her head Tune in to hear Jessica get coaching on making time for creative work despite kids around! Episode transcript : https://yourunbusylife.com/coaching-qa-jessica/ Routines for introverted moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Need to right-size your to-do list and stop stressing out about your day? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, March 14, 2023
Craving some time away from the kids as a mom running an online business? Don’t do this, or you won’t be able to enjoy that alone time!
How many hours of alone time do you currently get during a typical day? (No, hours was not a typo.) Is your current alone time stat Then keep listening for your top don’ts on how to get time to yourself, every single day – plus a 5-day challenge to walk you through the micro steps between “nap time = chore time” and “hours to myself every day”! What you’ll learn: · Don’t magically expect the time to appear · Don’t carve up your me time into 20 minutes here and there · Why you shouldn’t take the minimum amount of me time possible It’s time to do something radical with your naptime. It’s time to retake your free time. To rediscover who you used to be, and start feeding her. You’ll like your life so much more – I promise. Take the naptime challenge and start your daily relaxing habit this afternoon! You’ve got this! Alyssa Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/craving-some-time-alone/ Routines for introverted moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Want to get 3 hours back in the day for yourself? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, March 09, 2023
Live Coaching Call: How to Deal with Distraction and Actually Get Done What’s Important to You as a WAHM (with Hannah)
You’re in for a treat today, because this is actually a live coaching call! Hannah is a homeschooling mom with a lot going on. On this call we’re going to map out a plan for her to choose some priorities, stick to them, and avoid all the distractions that come her way. And if you want a call just like this, but tailored to you and your problems, then fill out this quick application to get started working with me! I want you to be an amazing work at home mom and actually be able to get everything done. So let’s make sure you truly love your work-at-home-mom life! Here's what Hannah’s dealing with: Trouble prioritizing what she wants or needs to get done A lot of her time is taken up with homeschooling & housework She feels easily distracted when she does sit down to do something It’s very frustrating to her to not follow through with her own priorities Tune in to hear Hannah get coaching on prioritization and distraction! Episode transcript : https://yourunbusylife.com/live-coaching-hannah/ Routines for introverted moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Need to right-size your to-do list and stop stressing out about your day? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, March 02, 2023
Live Coaching Call: How to Deal with Extra Tasks When Your Weekly Work-from-Home Routine Is Already Full (Shannon)
You’re in for a treat today, because this is actually a live coaching call! Shannon is a work at home mom with 2 special needs kids and a husband who works a lot. On this call we’re going to map out a plan for her to deal with those recurring pop-up tasks that send her to overload land. And if you want a call just like this, but tailored to you and your problems, then fill out this quick application to get started working with me! I want you to be an amazing work at home mom and actually be able to get everything done. So let’s make sure you truly love your work-at-home-mom life! Here's what Shannon’s dealing with: 2 special needs kids who need a lot of appointments Running her own business A great daily and weekly routine that works for normal life Plus a very busy husband Tune in to hear Shannon get coaching on why you need margin as a mom and how to build it into your week or month! Episode transcript : https://yourunbusylife.com/live-coaching-shannon/ Routines for introverted moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Need to right-size your to-do list and stop stressing out about your day? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, February 23, 2023
Live Coaching Call: Finding Time to Work with a 5-Month-Old Baby & Homeschooling (Ashley)
You’re in for a treat today, because this is actually a live coaching call! Ashley is a homeschooling mom of 4 children, and she’s also got a business. On this call we’re going to map out a plan for her to find time to work on a consistent basis, even with a 5-month-old baby in the house. And if you want a call just like this, but tailored to you and your problems, then fill out this quick application to get started working with me! I want you to be an amazing work at home mom and actually be able to get everything done. So let’s make sure you truly love your work-at-home-mom life! Here's what Ashley’s dealing with: Homeschooling a 13-year-old, 10-year-old, and 6-year-old Taking care of a 5-month-old baby Sleep issues Doing all the cooking, cleaning, & errands on top of everything else Running a business during nap time Tune in to hear Ashley get coaching on time buckets for household chores, how to pre-plan for her business and personal life, and more! Episode transcript : https://yourunbusylife.com/live-coaching-call-ashley/ Ashley's site : tendcraftco.com Routines for introverted moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Need to right-size your to-do list and stop stressing out about your day? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, February 21, 2023
Are you perpetually overwhelmed as a work-at-home mom? Here's the fix (so you don't stay busy forever!)
Do you want to stay busy forever? Dumb question, right? But are you actually doing what it takes to un-busy yourself? Just saying you want a more intentional life isn’t going to automatically get it for you. No, we have to do some mindset work (plus, of course, those schedule changes) first. Discover the three tips you need to implement a slowed-down #momlife today. What you’ll learn: · Don’t resist the #slow · Get yourself some intentional living support · Try different strategies to see change happen in your family Where do you need to add some intention to your day? Is it your morning, your afternoon, your evening, or all three? And what are you going to add – or take away from – your current schedule to make that slow living feeling happen? You’ve got this! Alyssa Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/stay-busy-forever/ Routines for introverted moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Want to quit the busy and de-stress your schedule, right now? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, February 16, 2023
Live Coaching Call: How to time block for your business and family when you’re not making enough progress (Jaime)
You’re in for a treat today, because this is actually a live coaching call! Jaime is the founder of Eco Crates of America, and she’s also a work at home mom! On this call we’re going to map out a plan for her to segment work time from family time, get more structured and consistent with her time blocking, and let her be in the moment when her kids are at home. And if you want a call just like this, but tailored for you and your problems, then fill out this quick application to get started working with me! I want you to be an amazing work at home mom and actually be able to get everything done. So let’s make sure you truly love your work-at-home-mom life! Here's what Jaime’s dealing with: 3 kids in school during the day, but her husband is working from home Pets, dinner prep, cleaning, & all the family responsibilities Needs to get up and move around, but then she gets distracted by housework Has tried time blocking, but forgets that she planned something Tune in to hear Jaime get coaching on how to maximize her time and make forward progress on her business to do list! Episode transcript : https://yourunbusylife.com/live-coaching-jaime/ Routines for introverted moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Need to right-size your to-do list and stop stressing out about your day? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, February 14, 2023
Is it mean to ask my kids to do chores when I work from home? What moms are afraid of (and why it’s not true!)
How do you know if your standards are set too high? (For stuff you’ve asked your kids to do, that is.) When do you need to back off, take a time out, and just let kids be kids? Today we’re going to talk about the role of cleaning standards, what nagging has to do with chore inspection, and what expectations are appropriate for your kids. Are you ready to ditch the mom delegation guilt? What you’ll learn: · The point of baseline standards of cleanliness for your kids · How to create your kids’ future work ethic through chores · How capable your kids actually are Where do the chores need an uplevel? You CAN have kids who help out around the house – and you deserve it. (So do their future roommates, coworkers, and spouses.) So ditch the delegation guilt, set those cleaning standards, and get help with the chores today! You’ve got this! Alyssa Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/am-i-mean-mom/ Routines for introverted moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Wishing you could actually like your life (with kids) again? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, February 07, 2023
Morning routine productivity pitfalls for WAHMs: don’t do this if you want to be more productive tomorrow morning as a work-at-home mom!
How many times have you heard a productivity expert tell you to get up at 5:30am if you really want to get anything done? (They seem to think it’s some sort of magic bullet!) But what if you’re a mom of a newborn? Or don’t get started till later in the day? How do you reach peak productivity then? Discover my top three hacks to get more done in the morning – no 5am wakeups required! What you’ll learn: · Know what you can do when · What are your frogs for the day? (neat productivity technique!) · Can you accomplish all those big tasks in the morning? Maybe... or maybe not! So what’s it going to be? What would make the biggest difference to your day? Which wakeup time, frog-chore, and task/energy matchup would catapult you to #momlife productivity success? Go do that one. You’ve got this! Alyssa Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/be-more-productive-morning/ Routines for introverted moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Need to right-size your to-do list and stop stressing out about your day? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, January 26, 2023
Do you need to start an online business? with Stef Gass of Online Business for Christian Women
Do you want to build an online business – but do it without social media ? Are you an aspiring Christian entrepreneur who wants to know how to bring God into your business? Learn how in this podcast interview with Stef Gass , the podcaster from Online Business for Christian Women! Get all the nitty-gritty basics of starting an online business in this day and age, from a Christian perspective. Here's a sneak peek at our conversation: What's a niche, and how can a busy mom build an online business based on it? Why are you so counter-cultural about not doing social media? Why long form content? Do you have some real life example of how podcasting as long-form content can work for different niches? (Tune in for a VA example, as well as a gut health coach!) Watch Stef's workshops: 4 Steps to Clarify Your Calling : www.freeclarityworkshop.com Podcast for Growth Workshop : www.podcastforgrowth.com Quote : Choose God as your business partner, not social media. Episode transcript : https://yourunbusylife.com/online-business/ Routines for introverted moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Need to right-size your to-do list and stop stressing out about your day? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Fri, January 20, 2023
This Is the One Weekly Planning Rhythm You Can’t Skip! Day 5
Problem: Where are you supposed to fit in all that planning that’s going to make everything easier? Solution: watch Day 5! Truth: You have to treat planning like its own separate chore. Discover what you should be doing in Day 5! Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, January 19, 2023
How your child’s unique developmental window should affect your parenting
Ever wondered how to avoid power plays with your small children? In this podcast interview with Shannon Teguh, I’m chatting with Shannon about what child development windows are, how they relate to our parenting, and what this educational hack can do for the tone of your home. Here's a sneak peek of our conversation: I’d love for you to talk about working with your child’s developmental window to avoid power plays - this sounds really interesting! I’m newly diving into child-led instruction for all 5 of my kids – preschool to high school – so I’d love to learn more from you about this. It sounds like exactly what we're trying to do. Anything else you’d like to tell us about this as it relates to parenting, mom life, and des-stressing your day ? Take Shannon's quiz: https://bit.ly/unbusyquiz Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/unique-developmental-window/ Routines for introverted moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Interested in skipping all those hours of clean-up just before bed? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, January 19, 2023
How to Set Up Your Evening for Success: Day 4
Problem: By the time you’re done with kitchen clean-up, homework help, little kid baths, big kid showers, and prepping for the next day, you’re DONE. Solution: watch Day 4! Truth: When you’ve got multiple stages of kids in the house, you’ve got to get a little sneaky about your bedtime planning. Discover what you should be doing in Day 4! Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Wed, January 18, 2023
This is the Naptime Routine You Didn’t Know You Needed! Day 3
Problem: You started the day with a clean house. Do you really have to exist 6 more hours with toys underfoot? Solution: watch Day 3! Truth: Stop tolerating the mess ‘til clean-up time – call for that more often! Discover what you should be doing in Day 3! Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, January 17, 2023
Are you delegating to your kids the wrong way when you're working from home? Watch out for these chore delegation mistakes to avoid!
What are the biggest mistakes moms make when handing out the chores? Got any ideas? Great – let’s see how your answers stack up. ‘Cause there is definitely a right and a wrong way to get your family involved in chores – and today it’s time for you to learn the right way. Are you ready to start cleaning less? (Trick question, I know.) What you’ll learn: · How to skip giving your kids the “token” chores · How to guide your kids through the “when should I do chores” process · When to skip delegating and keep a task for yourself Get in the weeds of your family to-do list, start handing out assignments, and watch your workload shrink. It’s an amazing feeling. And you deserve the capable, life-ready kids that come with it. Which housekeeping task are you handing off today? You’ve got this! Alyssa Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/chore-delegation-mistakes/ Routines for introverted moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Wishing you could actually like your life (with kids) again? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, January 17, 2023
Unconventional Lunch Prep Strategies (That Actually Work!) for Moms with Large Families: Day 2
Problem: You WANT to prioritize family meals, but what’s a busy mom with hungry kids to do come lunchtime? Solution: watch Day 2! Truth: You don’t really hate the “fetch leftovers from the fridge” routine – it’s the general zooey-ness while you’re doing it that’s the issue. Discover what you should be doing in Day 2! Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, January 16, 2023
Forget Morning Routines – Do This Instead! Day 1
Problem: Are you supposed to just leave the kitchen a mess until all the slowpokes are awake? Solution: watch Day 1! Truth: Instead of conforming to the usual standards, why don’t you change them to suit YOU? Discover what you should be doing in Day 1! Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, January 10, 2023
Is alone time worth the mom guilt when you're a mompreneur? Here’s what to do next time your mom guilt makes you regret taking a break!
Do you ever feel like those few minutes of technically-alone-time aren’t worth it, compared to the mess you’re going to face as soon as you reappear? Today’s episode is all about what to do when that happens. Aka, how to deal when you’re trading time for mom guilt – and what to do about it. Get ready for some serious mindset upleveling! What you’ll learn: · The real reason for alone time · What your kids are getting out of this arrangement · How to journal out any mom guilt you’re feeling Whatever you need, you’re allowed to make it happen. Because it’s going to be better for them, not just for you. A happier, more present mom – kids who got a break from each other – a less stressed, rushed home. What’s not to approve of? Go grab your scheduler and take a look at today. Where can you fit in some whole-house-recharge time this afternoon? Pencil it in and make it happen. You both win. You’ve got this! Alyssa Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/alone-time-worth-guilt/ Routines for introverted moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Do you need some a lot of white space in your calendar? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, January 03, 2023
Are you making these morning routine mistakes in your business day? Here's what not to include in your morning routine if you work from home!
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 at the expense of your rest What would be life-giving for you, right now? A second cup of coffee, ten minutes of peace and quiet, or a few squats to get your blood moving before you zoom into the day? That’s all you need to do. Truly. You get to choose. And now it’s time to go out and do it. You’ve got this! Alyssa Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/not-to-include-morning-routine/ Routines for introverted moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Want to quit the busy and de-stress your schedule, right now? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, December 20, 2022
Why you need to stop taking responsibility for other people’s stuff if you're working from home (aka, fix your stuff problem for good with this minimalism hack!)
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 someone complains about the bathroom mess, you get to tell them, “Whose fault is it? Put away your share, and call your next sibling to do theirs!” Because it’s not your fault. Or your problem. (Unless you skip reminding them to do their own picking up, of course.) So how can you retrain your brain to NOT straighten every last cushion and put away every single misplaced sock? What you’ll learn: · Why you can’t be the “stuff rescuer” for your kids · How you’re letting your family drown out your simplified spaces (and what to do instead) · How to quit the “family stuff manager” role It’s time to make a sea change in your family’s (lack of) pickup duties. To nudge them into good tidy-up habits by the simple expedient of refusing to do it for them any longer. It’s time to start reminding, not tidying. Watch what happens to your mental load as you release the pressure of being the sole person who picks up around the house. You’ve got this! Alyssa Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/other-peoples-stuff/ Routines for introverted moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Are you exhausted from spending naptime cleaning up the house? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Wed, December 14, 2022
How your mental background as a mom is affecting you today
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 background ”? How do our mental backgrounds affect our present as moms? What can Abby do to stay more present and focused in her life as a business-running mom of 5 kids! (aka, impromptu coaching session!) Quote: Motherhood is too precious a time to just spend surviving. ~Adapted from Abby Haggard Abby's Links: https://linktr.ee/abbyhaggard?utm_source=linktree_profile_share Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/mental-background-mom/ Routines for introverted moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Interested in skipping all those hours of clean-up just before bed? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, December 13, 2022
Do you know how to inspect the kids’ chores when you're working from home? Here’s how to supervise their chores without turning into a drill sergeant
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’ll learn: · A training rubric to use on all your kids’ chores · How to treat inspecting the bathroom like grading math homework · Why you need to follow up with that second (or third) bathroom inspection It’s totally normal to have to ask your kids to redo cleaning jobs when they’re still in the learning process (or just have a problem with getting all the corners). But what you SHOULDN’T be doing is acting like it’s a big deal that you’re asking them to do it over. Where do you need to uplevel your chore inspecting today? Let’s get this (clean house) show on the road. You’ve got this! Alyssa Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/inspect-chores-without-drill-sergeant/ Routines for introverted moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Interested in skipping all those hours of clean-up just before bed? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, December 08, 2022
Revamping a toxic body image from a faith-filled perspective
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! Quote: Try wellness from a foundation of faith and mindful mental health - see what changes for you. -Adapted from Andrea Carow Andrea's Freebie: http://www.linktr.ee/andrea_carow Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/revamp-toxic-body-image/ Routines for introverted moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Interested in skipping all those hours of clean-up just before bed? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, December 06, 2022
Is there such a thing as an ideal day when you’re a business owning mom? Or are ideal days for moms a fairytale? (Plus, how to get your version as a WAHM!)
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 no ideals · How to describe what an ideal day means to YOU · How to bridge the gap between your life now and your ideal schedule You’re getting the picture. A few schedule & priority changes here and there, and your ideal #momlife is starting to appear. And now? You get to go live it. Have fun – and keep making those changes. You’re worth it. You’ve got this! Alyssa Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/is-there-an-ideal-day/ Routines for introverted moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Do you need some a lot of white space in your calendar? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, November 29, 2022
Is your schedule stuck in a rut? Here’s how to change up your day, plus how to tell when your routines aren’t working as an online business owner
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 – that’s exactly what we’re chatting about in this episode! What you’ll learn: · How to not overstuff your day · Why you need to pay attention to your unique energy cycles · The little-known key to planning for down time Let’s plan your daily schedule so that it supports you, instead of forcing YOU to fit the calendar’s mold. (That’s backwards, by the way. Where did we ever get the idea that our to-do lists are meant to be our higher selves?) Because you deserve a customized daily to-do list – not a generic task master. What’s changing when you take back ownership today? You’ve got this! Alyssa Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/stuck-in-a-rut/ Routines for introverted moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Want to learn how to right-size your to-do list and stop stressing out about your day? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, November 08, 2022
How to train your kids to give you time by yourself when you're working from home (and how this helps them learn to be independent!)
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 practice cleaning up spills · Why you should leave instructions and head out of the house · Why responsibility and independence only come when we step back and let our kids step up It’s time to regain our time AND retrain our kids. Yes, you can have both. Which chore (or set of chores) is top of your “life skills training” list? · Laundry? · Toilet scrubbing? · Setting the Instapot? Pick your top priority and get your kids started on it today. You’ve got this! Alyssa Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/raise-independent-kids/ Routines for introverted moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Tired of spending every second cleaning? There’s a fix – and it doesn’t involve a housekeeper! Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, November 01, 2022
Are your kids doing too many chores? How to know if you’re asking too much of your kids as a work-from-home mom (or if they’re just whining!)
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 to ramp up the chore load or decrease it. Ready? Here we go! What you’ll learn: · How to set your family values around chores · Why matching your kids’ interests to their chores works like a charm · How to check in with your mom intuition about your kids’ workload Perhaps you’ve been assuming your kids just need to “get with it” and start cleaning whether they like it or not. Hey, even you have household tasks you like better than others. (Folding laundry and packaging leftovers would be mine!) Set the example, let your kids know you’re ALLOWED to enjoy work, and start using everyone’s strengths to your benefit. A little fun goes a long way. You’ve got this! Alyssa Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/too-many-chores/ Routines for introverted moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Need to cut the #momlife hassle so you can enjoy your family again? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, October 25, 2022
Don’t believe the productivity experts - here’s what those time management gurus aren’t telling you when you're an online business owner!
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: · The heretical truth about the productivity industry · The myth of the perfect planner · Why you need to simplify your day, not get more productive Delete the guilt. Delete the Pinterest-perfect meals. Delete the always-clean-bathrooms expectations. Isn’t that feeling so much better than another 5am wakeup call or speed cleaning session? Lean into your intuition, let things go, and don’t listen to those productivity experts. They’re wrong anyways. You’ve got this! Alyssa Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/productivity-gurus-arent-telling-you/ Routines for introverted moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Want to learn how to right-size your to-do list and stop stressing out about your day? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, September 29, 2022
The Intersection of Self-Care and Weight Loss with Joanna Wen of Spices and Greens
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 your life (and your cravings)! Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/selfcare-weight-loss/ Joanna's Freebie : https://www.spicesandgreens.com/yourunbusylife/ Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, September 27, 2022
Your role as the family chore manager: how to hold your kids accountable for doing their chores (the right way!) when you're running an online business
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 · The real reason you need to follow through on bathroom inspections What area are you going to start on today? Which kid is old enough to get the “this is how you clean a bathroom” lesson? (Or whatever would help you out most.) Set a timer to talk to him or her later today about it. Your best chore days are just ahead, over that hill – and they’re going to be great. You’ve got this! Alyssa Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/kids-chore-manager/ Routines for introverted moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Want to get 3 hours back in the day for yourself? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, September 22, 2022
How to Personalize Your Life with Cycle Syncing with Briana Villegas of Hormone Rants
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 discover how cycle syncing unleashes your inherent feminine productivity! Quote : When you align your life with your cycle, everything gets easier. -Briana Villegas Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/cycle-syncing/ Briana's Freebie : https://brianavillegas.com/freetracker Briana's Website : www.brianavillegas.com Briana's Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/brianavillegascoaching/ Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, September 20, 2022
When is it time to switch up your work-from-home routine? How to decide what to shift around in your schedule when momlife gets overwhelming
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? · Are you juggling another ball? (aka, you just added something?) · How to reshuffle your schedule and make sure everything fits What needs changing in your schedule right now? Where is your day going haywire – consistently – when it used to just work? Your sanity is worth more than from-scratch biscuits every night plus five books read and spotless floors. Let’s hit your trouble spot with some of that “do I have energy” logic, plus a little “what if I meal prepped here” brainstorming, and get you all set for this new phase in life. You deserve to start it on the best footing possible. You’ve got this! Alyssa Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/time-to-switch-routines/ Routines for introverted moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Want to quit the busy and de-stress your schedule, right now? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, September 01, 2022
The why and how of decluttering your calendar
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 transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/declutter-your-calendar/ Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, August 02, 2022
A peek inside my minimalist work-at-home family life: what I’m teaching my kids about tidying up right now (plus how I’m course correcting)
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-embarrassing bathroom, or picked-up kids’ rooms? So here’s today’s reset: What I want minimalism to look like in my house, and where it’s falling short. (Plus what I’m going to do to fix it!) What you’ll learn: · What I’m doing about the still-messy kids’ rooms · What kinds of space limits I’m using for my kids · Whether or not I do a pre-Christmas purging session This is how I hit the reset button in my pursuit of minimalism. (Because, you know, I didn’t get it all right the first time.) Which part of your minimalist pursuit could use a do-over? Run through the handy questions I give you in this episode and get yourself back on track today. You’ve got this! Alyssa Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/minimalism-and-kids/ Routines for introverted moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Wishing you could actually like your life (with kids) again? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, July 28, 2022
The Essential Homeschooling Mindset with Jackie of Homeschool Think Tank
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/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, July 26, 2022
Advice that works for YOU: how to find a productivity expert who understands your life as a mom who's running an online business!
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 going to happen for you? It can't be some pie in the sky thing of "I'm sure I'll benefit somehow," like most coaches sell you on. Here’s what you're going to get out of this kind of mentoring, aka what life (and you!) is going to be like. What you’ll learn: · What’s wrong with professional organizers and branded planners · Why you need advice from other moms in your season of life · How to create your own system for success – one that takes into account YOUR family It’s your choice. Whether you want the cheap way, the coaching way, or no way at all, I’ll be here waiting for you. Waiting for that life change. Because I know it can happen for you. And all it takes is you making that first step. Which kind of life are you choosing today? You’ve got this! Alyssa Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/find-a-minimalism-expert/ Routines for introverted moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Do you need some a lot of white space in your calendar? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, July 12, 2022
Are you acting like the CEO of your family? How to delegate like a mom boss!
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?! Here’s what we’re going to do today: Kick you up over that ditch, back onto the road to a lighter life, and give you some specific delegation strategies to use with your kids. What you’ll learn: · Why doing it all is a myth · How does that imaginary superwoman cope? · The real reason why you need to get some boundaries in place One day, you’ll look around at your life – your to-do list, your task planner – and you won’t recognize it compared to what you’re living now. It’s so free! Your kids are so responsible! You actually have time to strategize about what outings you want to take the kids on or which enrichment opportunities would best suit each kid! All because you have the time . Thinking, upleveling your family, filling your own buckets – these all take time. And that’s what you just bought yourself through delegation. So now, let’s get you going. You’re almost there. Your #momlife is going to start getting lighter from here on out. Go delegate. You’ve got this! Alyssa Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/delegate-like-a-boss/ Routines for introverted moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Wishing you could actually like your life (with kids) again? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, July 07, 2022
Homeschooling Fears: Fact or Fiction? with Tina & Jenny of the Homeschool Loftcast
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 homeschool fears! Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/your-best-homeschool-day/ Grab Tina & Jenny's freebie: https://www.homeschoolroadmap.org/ Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, July 05, 2022
Easy weekly planning? Plan your work-at-home week as a mom the easy way with these 5 tricks!
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. What you’ll learn: · There’s no need to reinvent the (planning) wheel · How to use the Rule of Three in your planning templates · Why you need to plan for the kids as well The point of planning is to make your life easier, not to lock you in to a way of doing things that takes three hours to put together, requires tons of deletions, and makes you hate your mom-CEO role. So what do you need to fix about your planning process? Let’s brainstorm a little. Then get in there and streamline that plan #allthethings chore. There’s no reason NOT to take all the shortcuts! You’ve got this! Alyssa Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/plan-your-week-the-easy-way/ Routines for introverted moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Need to right-size your to-do list and stop stressing out about your day? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, June 30, 2022
How to Be a Mom (the Introverted Way)
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 session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, June 28, 2022
Are you a perpetually tired-out working mom? Here’s how to always have energy for your work-from-home day!
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 ninety minutes at a time? · How to sync your to-do list with your energy cycles · Why you’re not needy for requiring this much time to recharge Look – you didn’t pick your personality. God wired that into you. So you’re not choosing to be a high maintenance mom, or pretending to be someone you’re not to get more perks. This is you; this is your reality. You’re introverted, you have kids, and you need those brain breaks to spool down + back up to peak functioning. So what do you say – is your to-do list looking a little more manageable now? If so, your days are about to get a whole lot better. And you’ll look at an everything-crossed-off to-do list each night when you go to bed. You’ve got this! Alyssa Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/always-have-energy/ Routines for introverted moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Want to get 3 hours back in the day for yourself? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, June 21, 2022
Why me time isn’t selfish for moms: the false choice between me time and mom time as a mompreneur
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 according to that mom = martyr mentality. What you’ll learn: · Why you’re constantly living on the edge of breakdown. · What you’re afraid will happen if you start taking self-care time in the afternoons · What your “go till you drop” mentality is teaching your kids What mom mindset lies have you found lurking in your subconscious? And what truths about yourself, the support you need to give time to the kids, and setting a good example for them are you going to replace those lies with, whenever they pop up? See, you CAN have time for yourself and for them – not just for them and the to-do list. Tip over the mommy beliefs iceberg and start melting all those false beliefs. Your kids will love their childhood, and guess what? You will, too. You’ve got this! Alyssa Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/false-choice-me-time-mom-time/ Routines for introverted moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Wishing you could actually like your life (with kids) again? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, May 26, 2022
Myth Busting the Busyness with Alicia Cohen
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_ Alicia's Links: Website: https://www.aliciacohendesigns.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCafwVApEDBKCNXmdbbasy8A Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aliciacohendesigns Instagram: @_aliciacohendesigns – https://www.instagram.com/_aliciacohendesigns/ YouTube “Doing It All” video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAIc5pMrR_E Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, April 12, 2022
Mindset to the rescue: what to do when running a family (AND a business!) feels like too much
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, you probably do need to make some changes. · To finish off your funk, inject specialness into your family’s day (or week). ‘Cause these are going to be their memories someday, so they might as well be good ones. So here’s your homework for today: · Affirm your God-given gut feelings. · Slash as much as you can from your to-do list, calendar, or planner. · And then pick one thing to do with your kids every week that you all enjoy. That’s it – but it’s going to make a big difference in your ability to mentally handle the role of family CEO. You’re going to make it – I know it. You’ve got this! Alyssa Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/when-running-a-family-is-too-much/ Routines for introverted moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Wishing you could actually like your life (with kids) again? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, April 05, 2022
WAHM mindset relaxation techniques: How to teach yourself to mentally relax after a busy work-at-home day
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, you’ll finally be able to relax and enjoy your evenings. Sound good? What you’ll learn: · Don’t: Hit the sack straight off without debriefing. · Don’t: Leave tomorrow’s prep work for tomorrow – you know, “I’ll get to it later.” · Don’t: Hit all the chores you didn’t get to during the day. Just because there are future to-do’s waiting for you doesn’t mean you need to get up and do them right now. And if you can’t accomplish today’s essentials by dinner time, then we’ve got a to-do list problem. You deserve a break, you need a break, and you can’t keep going day after day without a break. You’re taking one. Because your best life is waiting for you. And it needs you to be rested, not frazzled, to experience it. So you might as well start practicing now. You’ve got this! Alyssa Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/how-to-mentally-relax/ Routines for introverted moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Want to get 3 hours back in the day for yourself? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, April 04, 2022
How to Ditch Wellness Overwhelm with Lauren Chante
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 Wellness https://morning-cherry-4825.ck.page/6274f734e1 Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, March 29, 2022
My opinion as a work-at-home mom of 5 kids: slow vs. full living (aka, which kind of intentional living is right for you!)
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. What you’ll learn: · If your life is full to the brim with all sorts of good stuff, it’s still full to the brim. · Redefine slow. What does slow, easy, or light living mean to you? · Stop apologizing for the ease. I mean it! Which vision of life best fits your needs? Is most likely to remind you of your simple living goals? I’m going to pick “slow,” not full. What about you? Here’s today’s action step: What do you need to add to or delete from your calendar so that it matches your definition of slow living? You’ve got this! Alyssa Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/slow-vs-full-living/ Routines for introverted moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Interested in letting introverted #momlife be easy? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Thu, March 24, 2022
Holistic Health for Moms with Lucy Hutchings
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 Busy Mom's Guide to Quick and Healthy Lunches: https://prodigious-producer-6738.ck.page/ece3ef2c55 Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, March 22, 2022
Is your planner contributing to your mompreneur overwhelm? How to cut the crazy from your business to-do list!
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 you putting on your to-do list? Come on – be realistic! · Are you letting projects stand in for to-dos? That’s the best recipe ever for failure! · Remember – you’re the ultimate boss of your task list. To-dos are important, but your sanity is even more so. So if your to-do list is interfering with your mental wellness, cut yourself a bit of slack and delete something (without doing it). It’s going to be okay; the world won’t fall out of orbit. A happy mom, a well-rested wife, a restored woman is far more essential than a clean kitchen seven days a week. You’ve got this. Now go out and conquer that task list. You’ve got this! Alyssa Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/cut-the-crazy-from-to-do-list/ Routines for introverted moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Need to right-size your to-do list and stop stressing out about your day? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Sat, March 19, 2022
Decluttering tips for working moms: you've got to purge the toys to see progress!
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: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, March 15, 2022
Are you falling for this? Discover the top 3 mistakes business owning moms make in their household cleaning routines!
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 succeed,” a weekly deep clean requirement, and quarterly “clean the whole house like crazy” endeavors? Or is it the lack of help, that fact that no one (not even your oldest kid) can do a competent job, and your husband’s not joining you in any of the inside chores? Maybe you’re just exhausted by the demands of your current season (hello, sports practice/newborns/surgery recovery) and you Just. Can’t. Fathom. using your limited energy on scrubbing those baseboards. I know you know the answer – so just tell me, too. What’s the worst part of your typical cleaning program? Get it out there. Because now we can do something about it. What you’ll learn: · Cleaning Routine Mistake #1: Picking something that sounds nice, but totally doesn’t fit your life. · Cleaning Routine Mistake #2: Thinking it’s all about discipline. · Cleaning Routine Mistake #3: Never asking yourself why it’s not working out. It’s all yours – the problems, the solutions, the life waiting for you around the corner after these tweaks. What are you going to do with it? Delay it till it never shows up? (I.e., never make changes in your cleaning habits, and hope someday you’ll just “feel” like cleaning?) Obsess over perfection, and overlook the fact that you’ve got three under three, or a runny nose, or a bad energy day? Or are you going to ditch the three cleaning mistakes and start your own scrubbing system – one that’s just right for you? It’s up to you. If you’re ready, I challenge you to match your chores to your days, only motivate yourself to do the “tiny cleaning” version of each task, and always ask why when you find yourself cutting corners or skipping out on certain parts of your cleaning routine. These three things will change your cleaning life. I promise. You’ve got this! Alyssa Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/top-3-mistakes-cleaning-routines/ Routines for introverted moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Interested in skipping all those hours of clean-up just before bed? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: <a
Tue, March 08, 2022
You have permission: why it’s okay to hit the delete button on anything in your schedule as a work-at-home mom
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 success as a flautist because of a mere personality conflict?) · Perhaps one of your church volunteer activities that’s gotten to be more and more an exercise in willpower just to show up? (They said they really needed you, but you could really use some downtime, too – if nothing else, to clean the kitchen!) Whatever it is, we’re going to talk about some strategies for getting out of your can-do-but-hate obligations. Because newsflash, it’s really important to your overall life happiness to have as few of these as possible. What you’ll learn: · Why you should delete vs. manage your time better · Get off the #momlife hamster wheel vs. run faster · The only way to fix “doing too much” syndrome is to stop doing a few things As you reflect back on your week, or mull over the week ahead, where are you seeing the time-and-energy bottlenecks? Where do you need to press the delete button? Give yourself the gift of grace and freedom and do it. Hit delete and take a deep breath. Savor the feeling of not having to do it anymore. Now go live your life with your delete button superpower ready to hand. What three things do you need to delete most this week? You’ve got this! Alyssa Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/permission-to-hit-delete/ Routines for introverted moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Want to quit the busy and de-stress your schedule, right now? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: <a href='http
Tue, March 01, 2022
Stop believing the supermom myth! How to ditch the pervasive superwoman mindset when you're working from home
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 that is) – have a career/passion project for personal fulfillment – and oh yes, be an awesome wife. And then, somehow, life doesn’t work out that way. · Babies come with blowouts and spit-ups and three-times-a-night feedings. · Toddlers constantly need sippy cup refills, restraint from hitting and throwing, and feeding time clean-up. · Older kids require character parenting plus a whole slew of “no, math is not stupid” and “yes, you have to pick up your room” reinforcements. You’re like: “I’m sorry, I think I’m more interested in trying to finish that cup of coffee than brainstorming what personal passion project I should go for and whether I’ve given my husband five loving touches today!” That’s today’s motherhood. But: it’s all a myth – and you don’t have to stay there. What you’ll learn: · No one is superwoman IRL · Sometimes you just need a break · It’s all about forward progress You’re getting there. There is a difference. It’s all small stuff, but three dozen daily tweaks over two months and you’ll have a much different experience of motherhood. Give yourself a 30-day challenge: what expectation, chore, or routine am I going to change today to make my life better? And then see where you’re at on Day 31. Go on – it’s going to be amazing. Stop playing superwoman, try one thing at a time, and watch your life explode. (In a good way, of course.) You’ve got this! Alyssa Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/ditch-the-superwoman-mindset/ Routines for introverted moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Need to right-size your to-do list and stop stressing out about your day? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for
Tue, February 22, 2022
Do this to reach a new level in your mompreneur mindset! (Aka, why coaching works!)
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 people (fellow introverts, of course!) while you’re at it. If that sounds like an unattainable pipe dream, well, no longer! You can have personal, peer-to-peer mentoring for no other reason than “I’m a mom and I need help.” Or, “I’m an introvert and my kids are driving me batty.” Or even, “I’d like one more baby, but I can’t see how I’ll fit everything in, so we haven’t started trying yet.” Here’s what peer-to-peer mentoring can do for you. What you’ll learn: · Jolt you out of your rut · Force you to change or quit · Where to find mom-to-mom mentoring What are you thinking? Is a peer-to-peer mentoring, introvert-moms community, and guaranteed change sounding good right about now? I love seeing the lightbulb come on. Which means I can’t wait for you to join us here. See you in the program! You’ve got this! Alyssa Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/boost-yourself-to-a-new-level/ Routines for introverted moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Wishing you could actually like your life (with kids) again? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, February 15, 2022
Your how-to guide for self-improvement as a mompreneur - the easy way! (aka, the fastest way to introduce new habits!)
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 that you still want to do your habits, and you’re set! What you’ll learn: · Habits are just the steel girders of who you want to be · What does your inner self want to do? Be? · Treat your habits not as unattainable goals, but as helpful reminders of who you want to be That life you’ve always wanted? It’s right there. It’s the sculpture in the marble. You just need to set a few reminders – practice a few habits – and you’ll see the sculpture start to emerge. You’ll start living that awesome, just-right-for-you life. You’ve got this! Alyssa Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/unbusy-habits-how-to-guide/ Routines for introverted moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Want to get 3 hours back in the day for yourself? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, December 28, 2021
Do your kids know how to clean their rooms? (Advice for the busy working mom!) How to choose your family’s cleaning standards (and stick to them!)
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?) Here’s a simple 3-step process that I use in my own home to train those little kid helpers. (Willing or no!) What you’ll learn: · Are you going to train them to your standards, or accept kid-level results? · How do you make sure one kid doesn’t get off scot-free while the responsible ones do all the work? · Don’t make a habit of letting your tidy-up tornado son rescue his siblings (yes, he’s just being nice; no, they have to learn it for themselves) So yes, momma. You can have a (pretty) clean house, one that your kids helped with. You’re just going to have to train them how to do it, and then not let them off the hook for doing their share. But the results are going to be so worth it. Look back over your current kid expectations. Do you need to adjust to their current ability level, or expect more of them (and train them how to do it)? Align your expectations for success. Which are you changing today – your tidiness standards, or their participation? You’ve got this! Alyssa Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/your-guide-to-kids-and-clean-rooms/ Routines for introverted moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Are you exhausted from spending naptime cleaning up the house? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Tue, December 21, 2021
How we do Christmas: a minimalist work-at-home mom's guide to the winter holidays (with 5 kids!)
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 forward to during the holiday season? · What do you hate doing? If you didn’t have to do it ever again, you’d be singing the Hallelujah chorus? · Give yourself permission to skip (or outsource) all the stress-inducing activities Remember – no guilt allowed! Remember – no guilt allowed! You’re not somehow celebrating a faux Christmas by skipping out on the hard work of cooking food you don’t like, driving to parties you don’t want to be at, and wrapping presents by the dozen you don’t care about. You’re doing what’s best for you, while honoring the holiday traditions that mean most to you. Give yourself permission to do things the easier way – the lighter way – this year. The rest? It’ll keep – for someone else, some other year. What are you skipping this Christmas season? You’ve got this! Alyssa Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/how-we-do-christmas/ Routines for introverted moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Do you need some a lot of white space in your calendar? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, December 20, 2021
Are birthdays stressful as a WAHM? Here’s how to host simple, non-stressful birthday parties when you're working from home!
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 learn: · The most important question to ask yourself when stressed out about party planning · Find the can’t-skip tradition (s) · Come up with a new plan – one that blends your must-have list with your avoid-at-all-costs list Cut out all the things you hate doing, or outsource them to a friend (or the store!), and jump in to the good stuff – the “only our family does this” stuff. You’ll find planning the next birthday party is a much more joyful process. What are you ditching from the party planning this year, guilt-free? You’ve got this! Alyssa Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/how-to-make-birthdays-easy/ Routines for introverted moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Interested in letting introverted #momlife be easy? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, December 20, 2021
Chores for kids: why you’re actually doing them a favor by making your kids help out around the house (while you run your business)
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 kids how (because they don’t know, and they don’t want to) · Decide in advance what the consequences are, and how you’re going to respond So what do you think – is it time to start nurturing that work ethic in your kids? Which chores could you delegate to them for that purpose? And what are you going to do if they balk and refuse to do them? It’s your family. Your values. And your choices. What changes are you going to make today? You’ve got this! Alyssa Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/chores-a-secret-favor-for-your-kids/ Routines for introverted moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Want to get 3 hours back in the day for yourself? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, December 20, 2021
Me time for work-at-home moms: the little-known secret to stop yelling at your kids! (aka, the importance of time out for WAHMs)
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 already tried the willpower. What you’ll learn: · Have firm, no-guilt boundaries · Warn your kids when you’re about to lose it · Know your limits and stop ahead of time What's going to pull you back from the edge? You need to know that, and build it into your day. If you think about it, it's really a gift to your kids and their childhoods. Wouldn't they rather we listened to their playlist for 10 minutes and have that cheerful, smiling mommy, than get to listen to their music for 40 minutes and have mom yell at them the rest of the day? I know which I'd pick. You’ve got this! Alyssa Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/stop-yelling-at-your-kids/ Routines for introverted moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Wishing you could actually like your life (with kids) again? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, December 20, 2021
How to triage your to-do list as a business owning mom: should you knock out all those little tasks, or push them off to another day?
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 deserve a pared-down list of priorities that can actually get done in the time allotted. What you’ll learn: · How to decide if you should keep this task on your to-do list · Is it stressing you out to have it hanging over your head? · Your mental health is more important than crossing off an arbitrary number of to-do’s You’re not responsible for getting everything in the world done. Let me say that again. You are not responsible to do every single thing that every single podcast you ever listened to tells you to do. Deep breath, now. This is your life. Your choosing. And yes, your task list. So tell me, what are you deleting today? You’ve got this! Alyssa Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/knock-it-out-or-defer/ Routines for introverted moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Need to right-size your to-do list and stop stressing out about your day? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, December 20, 2021
You won’t see progress if you don’t prune your life (when you're running a family AND a business): help for overloaded schedules!
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 strike, and everything will work again? You see, here’s the key. You have to actually get up and do something different. What you’ll learn: · The definition of insanity in your #momlife · If life by itself is too hard, something needs to get deleted · Then I want you to add something back in – white space Time by yourself, in sweet peace and quiet, to take a deep breath. That’s what you need to really succeed in life. #Momlife, especially. And I want you to find it. Because going from here, life right now, to there? (AKA, your dream life.) It’s going to take change. No more insanity for you, my mom friend. It’s time to press delete. Where do you need to try something different today? You’ve got this! Alyssa Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/prune-your-life-to-see-progress/ Routines for introverted moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Do you need some a lot of white space in your calendar? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, December 20, 2021
How to calm your mind when you can’t shake the anxiety as a work-from-home mom around recurring triggers in your life
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, I know one thing for certain: Sometime the heaviness just keeps coming back. And back. And back. And it seems like there’s nothing you can do about it. What should you do in these situations? What you’ll learn: · Give yourself space to feel the emotions and let the peace come · It isn’t a magic process of “talk it out once and you’re good to go” · Do something to get ahead of the curve (aka, play defense for repeated triggers) There’s no reason to flail around trying to invent the wheel every time when it’s a repeating drama. You can play defense by planning to use that playlist, bring up a meditation app, or stashing a journal in with those innumerable medical papers. Why not? It’s going to help you change your life. (At least around this one recurrent issue.) What concrete action can you take to relieve some of the heaviness that’s in your life right now? You’ve got this! Alyssa Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/cant-shake-the-anxiety/ Routines for introverted moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Wishing you could actually like your life (with kids) again? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, December 20, 2021
Why I prefer a digital to-do list and planner as a mompreneur - but why you might work better with paper over electronic scheduling tools!
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’ve finished · Digital to-do lists are endlessly customizable · Employing a digital task list is very paper saving (not to mention space!) Should you use a paper planner or go digital? It all depends on your top priority. If you love the feel and use of actual paper products, fill up that journal and have fun. If you’re like me, and you want the neatest, most sleek-and-minimal aesthetic possible (and don’t mind being tied to a digital device), then go electronic. It’s all about which way works best for you – as it should be. After all, if you’re not using that to-do list, is it really doing you much good? Give it a try in the other dimension (physical vs. electronic) if you can’t ever seem to get anything done. Or confirm yourself in your life-long affinity for paper products/love affair with digital if you’ve got a system that works. You’ve got this! Alyssa Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/why-i-go-digital/ Routines for introverted moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Need to right-size your to-do list and stop stressing out about your day? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, December 20, 2021
Conquering the chaos at home: a how-to guide when you're also running a business (aka, what to do when your husband and kids are home with you all day and messing up your routines)
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 noise of a hundred voices raised in arguments over how their sandwiches were cut (or the leftovers you chose to serve that day), and the moment you get down on the floor to play with the baby by himself? Everyone piles on! Yikes. No wonder we don’t want the kids back from school. No wonder sometimes we rethink this whole “work from home” flex arrangement. No wonder we just need a break. But if this is you, and the kids aren’t going away (‘cause let’s be real – summer camp doesn’t cover all of summer!), let’s do something about it. Let’s find out how to thrive at home when your routine is upended. What you’ll learn: · First thing: track your new normal · What’s the real problem? Think root level here · Find new solutions to new problems (even if they’re temporary ones) All you need to do is try something. If it doesn’t work, no big deal! Just pick the next solution from your list and give that a go. Really, it doesn’t have to be so hard. We don’t have to strive to be perfect from the get go. We’re allowed to just feel things through. We’re human – and so are your kids. It’s perfectly natural to wish they’d give you peace and quiet. So why don’t we set up your day, add some structure and boundaries, so that you do get what you need, instead of just whining about it? That’s what an action-taker does. And I know you’re one of them. What are you going to change today? You’ve got this! Alyssa Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/conquering-the-chaos-at-home/ Routines for introverted moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Wishing you could actually like your life (with kids) again? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m
Mon, December 20, 2021
Are you believing these myths about slow living if you run a business from home? What an intentional pace of life really means - and what it doesn’t!
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 mommy · You gain time to let the white space happen Now it’s your turn What do you need to do today – drop today – to make everything shift? What dominos would instantly produce a slower pace of life for you, if removed? (Meal planning, kid wakeups, cleaning routine….) I challenge you to find 3 things that you can cut – right now – to make a difference. Start living your slow life today. You won’t want to go back. You’ve got this! Alyssa Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/benefits-of-slow-living/ Routines for introverted moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Interested in letting introverted #momlife be easy? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, December 20, 2021
Overwhelmed by your day-to-day mompreneur life? Try these 3 simple steps to banish your overwhelm and reclaim your mental balance as a working 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: · Your first task: pay attention to your normal energy flow · Now that you’ve gotten your data, analyze for patterns · Once you see your own patterns, it’s time to play offense There you go. You know how to pull yourself out of mommy exhaustion mode, now. So what are you going to try today? Will you tackle the mid-morning breakdown, the post-lunch stress point, or the naptime nadir? Just pick one thing for today, and try it. Tomorrow, evaluate how that went for you and try something else. You’ll soon see a pattern of what works for you (and your family), and what isn’t quite right. And one day soon, those days of running and running while your gas tank hovers on empty? Those will be over. Gone. Bye bye. A receding memory that you’re glad to leave behind. So tell me, what are you changing today? You’ve got this! Alyssa Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/banish-your-overwhelm-forever/ Routines for introverted moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Wishing you could actually like your life (with kids) again? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, December 20, 2021
Increasing your productivity as a work-at-home mom isn’t rocket science – here’s why simple changes are better than the latest and greatest productivity system!
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 your schedule doesn’t require an astrophysics degree. In fact, you can make this a really tiny, easy thing to do for yourself every week! What you’ll learn: · The first way to simplify all that productivity advice is to just pick one thing at a time · Next, identify precisely what you’re going to do for your trial · Finally, remember make adjustments as you go It doesn’t have to be hard. It doesn’t have to be some big deal, trying productivity methods. Finding new time management systems. You just need to pick one thing that’s likely to work/has worked for you. And then refine it. Get better and better at it. Soon, you'll be the Kaizen expert – Pomodoro guru – MIT master. All by applying incremental improvement to your week. So tell me – which single time management method are you doubling down on this week? And what small tweak are you going to make, to personalize it for you? You’ve got this! Alyssa Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/increasing-your-productivity-isnt-rocket-science/ Routines for introverted moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Need to right-size your to-do list and stop stressing out about your day? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, December 20, 2021
Having kids didn't wreck your ability to run a successful business – here’s why you need to stop believing that myth and get going!
Ever think back to your life before kids? Ever wonder how you possibly thought you were snowed under with tasks, responsibilities, and obligations, with never enough free time? Yeah, that’s a laugh. Try motherhood, you mentally tell your former self. But since you’re here – since you have those kids, and this life – what say we do a little mindset work and reframe your expectations? After all, having kids didn’t wreck your life. They’re not to blame for every ounce of overwhelm and piece of pressure. No, you are the one who chose to respond that way. To see your choices as “overwhelm” or “frustration,” with no third option. So we need to start with you. What you’ll learn: · Reset your expectations (compared to life without kids) · Gauge where your family’s at (aka, season in life) · Guard your free time (to avoid mommy burnout) There it is. That’s the key to success, to retraining your mindset post-kids. Because you still have a good life – a great one. You just have to reframe your expectations. You can get past survival mode to thrive in #momlife mode. I want that for you. Do you? You’ve got this! Alyssa Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/having-kids-didnt-wreck-your-life/ Routines for introverted moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Wishing you could actually like your life (with kids) again? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, December 20, 2021
The fastest route to fewer chores for you when you're working from home! Hint: it involves delegating to your kids
Want to know the fastest way to get rid of your chores? Dump them on the kids. (I’m only half-joking here.) Seriously – the quickest route to you doing less work as a mom is to get other people in on the game. To turn yourself into a middle manager of sorts who helps other people (like, little people) get chores done while you yourself don’t lift a finger in the process. (Okay, okay, you will have to lift those fingers as you’re demonstrating the correct way to spray the mirror.) Interested? I thought so. Let’s take a closer look at the chore delegation process. What you’ll learn: · The first thing you want to do is make a comprehensive list of what you’re doing · Why are you the person dusting the bookshelves? Does it have to be you? · You need more help, they need more life skills. And presto, you’ve got your new system! One where you’re doing far fewer chores than you used to. Think about it – life without a mountain of housekeeping, cooking, and maintenance chores every single day. Doesn’t that sound enticing? Isn’t that worth working toward? I’d say it is – and I bet you would do. So write up that chore list, parcel it out between the kids (and yourself – sharp knives, remember?), and put in the work upfront to teach them how to do everything. Your delegation strategy is succeeding. You’ve got this! Alyssa Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/fastest-route-to-fewer-chores/ Routines for introverted moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Want to get 3 hours back in the day for yourself? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, December 20, 2021
What’s in my morning routine as an online business owner – and why I picked it! Try these introvert-friendly mompreneur practices for yourself!
It seems like morning routines are all the rage now, aren’t they? (I will refrain from inquiring whether you, too, have a morning routine.) Instead, how about a peek into mine? (I know - we’re insatiably curious about someone else’s life.) And if you do want to begin your own morning rhythm, well… you may just pick up a couple ideas along the way. Sound good? Let me take you behind the scenes into my own life. What you’ll learn: · The first thing I like to do to get myself in a good frame of mind for the new day · What must happen – or risk not getting done at all · What I miss most on the weekends I look over the day. See what’s ahead. Get myself in the right frame of mind. Whatever it is, whatever I choose that day, it’s the key. Perhaps it’s not surprising, then, that as an introvert, quiet would be what I prize most. So what would you choose, if you had to? (And I’m not saying you must make up a morning routine, you understand. I’m just opening the conversation.) What would feel most life-giving to you? You’ve got this! Alyssa Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/whats-in-my-morning-routine/ Routines for introverted moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Need to right-size your to-do list and stop stressing out about your day? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, December 20, 2021
Why you should stop deep cleaning and give your mental workload a break if you're working from home!
I think you should ditch the deep cleaning. And I’m going to tell you why. (Because I’d better back this one up!) Here are the three reasons why I think giving yourself a pass – calling it a day at “good enough” – is better for your brain. What you’ll learn: · Number 1: It removes perfectionism · Number 2: When you release perfectionism, you’re able to right-size your thinking · Number 3: you can give your brain a break See if your life doesn’t feel better – easier – lighter when you embrace the “good enough” cleaning system. When you just focus on that day’s task, and let the other days take care of themselves. Floor’s dirty? Yeah, you’ll get to it tomorrow. It’s vacuuming day. But today? It’s not on your radar anymore. Ditch the deep cleaning to-do’s, and give your (already busy) brain a break. Your motherhood will thank you. You’ve got this! Alyssa Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/stop-deep-cleaning/ Routines for introverted moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Are you exhausted from spending naptime cleaning up the house? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, December 20, 2021
How to make grocery shopping easy when you're a work-at-home mom by getting help from your kids! (WAHM tips)
Do you ever dread the coming-home part of grocery shopping? It wasn’t the actual errand of selecting food for the family that’s the chore. It’s the gargantuan job of putting it away. (Especially with so many mouths to feed.) How can you stop dreading the unpack-and-put-away part of grocery errands? Try these three tips to streamline your post-grocery success. What you’ll learn: · Make sure you’re getting help unloading · Get some “put this away here” delegation going · Define zones in your pantry for easier grocery put away Will it be perfect? No. Did you have to do it? No. Is it worth it? A thousand times yes. So try it out. Make zones in your pantry, show the older kids where things go, and do a trial run next time you go grocery shopping. You’ll like the results. Life skills for them, more time for you. Win-win. You’ve got this! Alyssa Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/make-grocery-shopping-easy/ Routines for introverted moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Interested in letting introverted #momlife be easy? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, December 20, 2021
The easiest habit hack ever for mompreneurs – but it works! How to show up (so small that it’s silly) and still meet your business goals!
Have you ever struggled with habits? Who hasn’t, right? This book is going to change your habit life – permanently. I’m talking about Atomic Habits , written by James Clear. Yes, it’s that good. Clear puts in the legwork with scientific studies, award-winning sports team, and goal-setting entrepreneurs. But the real magic of his book comes from the habit hacks he discovered. What you’ll learn: · The four laws of successful habit formation, according to Clear · What is the “plateau of latent potential” – aka, the myth of overnight success? · The difference between habits, systems, and goals Grab a copy of Atomic Habits from the library. Make time to read it. Take some notes. James says, “Winners and losers have the same goals.” We both want to get healthy, spend more time with our kids, write a book. The difference is in the system we set up to achieve those goals. (Or don’t set up, as the case may be.) I want to be on the winning side, don’t you? You’ve got this! Alyssa Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/show-up-so-small-that-its-silly/ Routines for introverted moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Do you need some a lot of white space in your calendar? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, December 20, 2021
3 reasons why labeling is a great delegation hack for business owning moms – aka, quit being the only person who can find things!
You probably need some labels. All right, all right – don’t jump all over me. I’m not telling you to go out and get a fancy label maker and use it all over your house. I’m just saying your kids (or husband!) could probably use a little help. And sometimes the old-fashioned label is the best, fastest way to do that. I know you know where everything is. You’re the mom – the household manager – your family’s CEO. But don’t you get tired of telling people detailed directions? Or losing patience when they can’t find what’s right in front of them, and having to go fetch it yourself? Labels can stop all that. So here’s how to do it. What you’ll learn: · Why you need to go around the house and observe from a stranger’s perspective · Your labels need to makes sense to your family (aka, be easily understood by the kids) · Last step? Go around and slap those labels on! Get those bins and boxes labeled so that you can start getting other people to do the fetch and carry work! Delegation for the win. And all it took was a few labels. (Okay, maybe a few dozen….) Go forth and conquer! (Especially the idea that only mom can find anything in this house.) You’ve got this! Alyssa Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/3-reasons-labeling-is-a-good-idea/ Routines for introverted moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Want to get 3 hours back in the day for yourself? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, December 20, 2021
Are you time blocking the right way as a mom with a business? Find out how to arrange your schedule for peak work-from-home productivity with this technique!
You’ve probably heard about time blocking. It’s one of the most popular productivity tools, and for good reason. But here’s a question: are you time blocking the right way? Not just on the regular days. You’ve mastered the flow on those. But what about your busy days? We all have ‘em. The rush around, barely any time between meals and naps, oh and there’s still supper to make ones. How can you use time blocking to support you in those days? What you’ll learn: · Why you need to take it easy when your schedule is crammed · How to lower your chore expectations on crazy busy days · What kinds of tasks should be on your to-do list This way, after your next busy day, you get to feel accomplished. What did I do today? Oh yes, that’s right. I completed all those errands. I got the dusting done. I put supper on the table. It was a good day. And you know what? It was. Busy, but good. Because you took the pressure off yourself, got realistic about your expectations, and gave yourself bite-size tasks to accomplish. So where can you lighten the load for your next go-go-go day? You’ve got this! Alyssa Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/time-blocking-the-right-way/ Routines for introverted moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Need to right-size your to-do list and stop stressing out about your day? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, December 20, 2021
Why you need an unload the vehicle routine if you're working from home – and how your kids can actually help you be productive!
We’ve talked about time to go routines for your family. But what about when you come back to the house? Do you descend into chaos again as the kids go wild? You’re still trying to unload the vehicle, get the baby or toddler out, restock the diaper bag, wash everyone’s hands, enforce potty breaks, set out a snack or meal, and deal with your own purse/keys/receipts. Whew! You need some help (make that lots of help), a routine, and a break afterwards. What about a system for “we’re home,” just like you created one for “time to go”? What you’ll learn: · List the In Vehicle priorities · List the In House priorities · Delegate, divide, and conquer And let the kids know that they’re all going to be helpers now when you roll into the garage. It’ll take some reminders, but the tide will shift, and you’ll get a lot more help. (And it’s pretty cute to watch your four-year-old carry in a gallon of milk, puffing with effort, and tell you that it’s not heavy for him because he’s strong.) Get a routine, get help, and get a break! That’s your new mantra. You’ve got this! Alyssa Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/when-you-walk-in-the-door/ Routines for introverted moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Need to right-size your to-do list and stop stressing out about your day? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, December 20, 2021
Toy decluttering: 3 steps to make your evening toy pickup routine easy as a work-from-home mom (finally!)
There you are again, kneeling on the floor, gathering up dozens (or hundreds) of tiny pieces. Lego, blocks, duplo, cars, doll accessories – it doesn’t really matter what kind, does it? Just that once again, you were the one left to clean it all up. Let’s turn this around. Let’s get the kids picking up their own messes. Let them deal with hundreds of lego bits, dozens of doll outfits, or that huge pile of wooden blocks. How to make this nirvana reality? Three steps. What you’ll learn: · A little labeling helps the kids set up a consistent system for toy pickup · You’re going to need bins or open boxes – not lidded containers · Pare down each collection – small sets go much faster in the cleanup process New rule: They clean up their own messes! Your job: stand around and keep an eye on the process. Keep little ones on task, watch out for anyone indiscriminately throwing toys in a box, and provide encouragement. You may even hear them enforcing the limits on each other. (Don’t dump those blocks in here; we don’t want a huge mess to pick up!) And that’s when you’ll know it finally sank in. Your kids know the rules now. And you don’t ever have to be the one kneeling on the floor, surrounded by hundreds of toys, again. You’ve got this! Alyssa Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/3-steps-to-make-pickup-easy/ Routines for introverted moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Interested in skipping all those hours of clean-up just before bed? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, December 20, 2021
Transform next week in your work-from-home business by journaling through these 3 questions! (Ditch your business frustration and clear your brain at the same time!)
One of the most overlooked self-help hacks is journaling. Yes, that’s right – just sitting down with pen and paper, in peace and quiet, writing out your thoughts. Too good to be true? Introvert dream meets ultimate life hack? Not really. Journaling delivers on practically anything you ask of it. So why not use it to transform your week? What you’ll learn: · Want to find out why you’re so tense? Free write and see what comes out. · The secret to journaling: you’re providing space for your subconscious to bubble up · How to make micro changes in your week to propel you toward your goals. In the episode’s example, you set an ideal mother goal. One you had no real intention of meeting. A should. A guilt-inducing goal. Throw all those out. We only want the goals that support you, uplift you, and empower you to change where you need it. Look at you! You’re transforming your upcoming week. Just with a journal. Embrace the power of pen and paper to make micro changes that propel you toward your goals. You’ve got this! Alyssa Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/reflect-on-this-week-to-transform-the-next/ Routines for introverted moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Need to right-size your to-do list and stop stressing out about your day? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, December 20, 2021
Leaving the house with kids in tow? Here’s what to do first so you don’t come back to a messy house as a WAHM!
What’s the scene like at your house when you announce it’s time to leave? Are the kids frantically scurrying around, picking up toys, grabbing socks and shoes, and checking that all snacks are back in the fridge? Oh, you’re the one doing all that? (Plus trying to get everyone to stop what they’re doing, put on the appropriate jacket/hat/sunscreen, and get in the van?) No wonder it’s chaos. You can’t do everything alone. It’s high time the kids started helping you get the house (and themselves!) ready to go, not just make more work for you. Because the end result of that is always the same: a house that looks like a tornado blew through it. You run out of time, leave it for later, and run out the door. Only to be greeted by that disaster zone when you make it back to the house, arms laden with more things to put away. No wonder we don’t want to cart the whole crew around! Not when this is the result. Let’s change your reality and make it work for you, not against you. It’s time to revamp your “Let’s go!” routine. What you’ll learn: · How much time do you realistically need to get the house looking decent before you run out? · List out the tasks you want to complete before leaving. · Have the kids do some, while you do the others Your new normal: you won’t dread coming back to the house anymore! It’ll be just the way you left it – neat and clean. Now that you’ve revamped your “Let’s Go!” routine, getting out of the house will be much easier. (Which is a good thing with all those kids!) You’ve got this! Alyssa Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/your-lets-go-routine/ Routines for introverted moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Are you exhausted from spending naptime cleaning up the house? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: <a href='https://www.tryinteract.com/s
Mon, December 20, 2021
An introverted mompreneur’s guide to sanity, part 2: how to handle naptime when you’re constantly being interrupted!
What happens as soon as you announce, “Nap time!” Moans of “you’re spoiling our game”, wails from the less verbal member(s) of your family, and protests of “not already!”? And when you finally get the baby, toddler, and/or preschooler down in their respective beds… is it peaceful? Yes…. for about 10 minutes. Just enough to start on a cup of coffee and a much-needed snack, plotting what you might get to do in the minutes/hours ahead of you. Until you hear the dreaded words.… “I need to use potty!” “I pooped!” “Firetruck, not dump truck!” You help little people with the potty, change yet another diaper, and patiently trade out the quiet time toy. Back to your coffee. And it happens again. “Can’t I get any quiet around here?” you wonder in frustration. Enter the introvert parent’s sanity-saving guide – the naptime edition. What you’ll learn: · How to deal with the “just put down for nap” diaper call · Potty runs and pull-ups · The kid who’s bored with his toys The results are unquestionably worth it. You get nap time back again. You get peace during the day back. You get time to drink a hot cup of coffee, to refuel your body. You get time to do something that soothes your soul, fills your bucket, and lights you up. You get what every introvert parent needs: time by yourself in quiet. Don’t be ashamed for needing that. The kids are perfectly capable of napping or playing on their own for a couple hours. Your mental health, your sanity, is dependent on taking a break. So take it. For their sakes, and yours. You’ve got this! Alyssa Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/an-introvert-parents-guide-to-sanity-part-ii/ Routines for introverted moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Want to get 3 hours back in the day for yourself? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What
Mon, December 20, 2021
An introverted mompreneur’s guide to sanity, part 1: how to handle a work-from-home morning that went off the rails!
Does this sound familiar? It’s 9am, and the floor is littered with toys, one child hasn’t started breakfast, another has been at the table for an hour, and a third is asking for another snack. You’ve barely gotten started on your list for the day in the chaos swirling around you. You check the time in disbelief. How can it be only 9 o’clock in the morning? So much has gone on, so much has been derailed, and almost the whole day stretches ahead of you. Ugh. You need an introvert mother’s guide to sanity for your morning. What you’ll learn: · The power of an “I’m in charge” perspective · How to reboot an off-the-rails morning where nothing got done · Why you need to stop chaos in its tracks and prioritize your well-being Now how does your morning look? In just 15 minutes, take back the power, identify what would turn around your day, and make it happen. (Preferably with the kids’ help.) See the power of sanity-saving mornings, especially for introvert mothers? Here’s to un-chaotic mornings! You’ve got this! Alyssa Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/an-introvert-parents-guide-to-sanity-part-i/ Routines for introverted moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Wishing you could actually like your life (with kids) again? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, December 20, 2021
Be the boss of your schedule! Don’t let your planner control your productivity as a busy working mom!
Time – it’s the busy mother’s conundrum, isn’t it? The more you need it, the less you have of it. What if there was a way to permanently clear your schedule so you weren’t frantically running around, trying and failing to get everything done? There is, and it’s called minimalism for your schedule. If you didn’t have a jam-packed calendar, you’d feel a lot more peace, right? And there’s a way to get it. You just have to be the boss of your schedule, not let the schedule boss you. What you’ll learn: · As introverts, our calendars are especially important · You can’t just look at your schedule top down; you have to start from the inside · There are fundamental changes that need to be made because of the way you function best (i.e., introversion) It’s the overflow, the excess, beyond what you can handle with ease and grace that is causing you so much stress and worry. That’s what needs to go. You can’t fit too many rocks in your bucket, or some will overbalance and fall out. So let’s start from the bottom, dump out all those rocks, and commit to putting back only what fits (actually, less than what fits – your bucket shouldn’t be full to the brim). Let’s embrace a not-filled-to-the-max life. Let’s be the boss of our schedules. You’ve got this! Alyssa Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/be-the-boss-of-your-schedule/ Routines for introverted moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Want to quit the busy and de-stress your schedule, right now? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Mon, December 20, 2021
Minimalism is trending right now – here’s why that’s a good thing if you’re a work-from-home mom!
So, minimalism. It’s everywhere these days. Why should you add it to your already overflowing to do list? Because it’s what you need when you’re juggling several kids + your own need for space & quiet. Here’s why you should let minimalism take over your life. What you’ll learn: · What if you never had a mountain of dishes staring at you, because you had the right amount in the cupboard for your meals that day? · Why you need to have this for yourself. · As mothers of above-average sized families, we need minimalism to function well, not just survive as we raise our families. You see, minimalism extends to far more than just your stuff. It is so much more than how full your cabinets are. It also affects your daily time use, your schedule for the week, and the family calendar each month. When you simplify your possessions along with your schedule, you gain much-needed breathing room in your life. Let minimalism take over your house. I promise – it will change your life as it has mine. You’ve got this! Alyssa Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/minimalism-is-taking-over/ Routines for introverted moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Wishing you could actually like your life (with kids) again? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ed64243d4b08200148d5797
Sat, December 18, 2021
Is the unbusy mompreneur life for you? Here’s how to tell if you need a work-at-home life overhaul!
Picture this: your house is clean, the living room is tidy (no toys underfoot), and there’s food in the crockpot for supper. The kids are at school, playing outside, making up a game in their rooms, or napping. You have quiet. Peace. You’ve just sat down with a cup of coffee and your latest book or craft project to enjoy an hour or so to yourself. How is this different from your reality? Is this a fairy tale, a one day scenario? A “when all the kids are old enough to be in school” hope? A plan eagerly awaited but put off till they’re grown and out of the house? You don’t have to wait that long. You shouldn’t wait that long. As an introverted mom, you can’t wait that long. You need an unbusy life, and you need it now. What you’ll learn: · Take a good, hard look at your current reality · Is this really what you want? · The problem with planning to change “later” It’s these harried, hurried lifestyles that are burning us out. It’s time to reclaim your life, stop the madness, and actually enjoy the day-to-day reality of parenting your multiple children. Join me in seeking a new way to live – a way that gifts you more than just pockets and snatches of time to yourself. A life in which your introverted soul can relax, take a deep breath, and fully open up. One where your bucket is filled – every day – by something you enjoy, in peace and quiet. You were made for more. As introverts, we cannot fully function in the more unless we have sufficient quiet in the now. Savor an unbusy life. Let’s make it happen for you, today. You’ve got this! Alyssa Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/is-unbusy-life-for-you/ Routines for introverted moms: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Interested in letting introverted #momlife be easy? Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. And if you're at all curious about how many hours you could free up each week, take this 30-second quiz that calculates it for you - you’ll know exactly how many hours you can take back. What’s your “hours freed up” number? Take the quiz: <a href='https://www.tryinteract.com/share/
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