Balance It Method Podcast | Routines, Organization and Time Management for Busy Working Moms

If you've already given up on your goals or didn't bother setting any in the first place, this episode will give you the motivation to get back on track. I'll break down what usually wins out over working on your goals and what to do right now so you stop abandoning them before you even get started. This episode is a permission slip to reset and refocus.

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If your screen time has crept up on you and you're feeling its impact on your nervous system, this episode will help you to reset and create stricter boundaries around picking up that device. We will talk about simple automations you can set up to add intentional friction around social media that will help you stay present without relying on your willpower

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Do your weekly plans tend to fall apart by Tuesday afternoon? Or, even though you use a planner and a great planning system, you still never seem to have any down time? You're probably missing something really simple from you planning process and that is what we are talking about in this episode. It's called the Margin Method and when you add it to your weekly planning, you'll be able to feel less rushed, less chaotic and you might actually begin to get regular downtime built into your week. Take a listen and then try it out for yourself

Not all overwhelm is created equal. There are different types of overwhelm we working moms experience and there are different ways to deal with it when it shows up. In this episode, we will discuss the 3 most common types of overwhelm working moms face and below, I offer 3 free resources to help you break free.

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Are you still constantly forgetting things or running behind even though you've mastered your Google calendar? In this episode, I explain why digital only planning is failing working moms, why paper planning is also falling short and how to use a simple hybrid system that will help you get organized.

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Morning routines sound great in theory...until you wake up exhausted because you stayed up to finish a work deadline or you're kids were up sick all night long. Now, you're battery is drained and the last thing you want to do is an early morning workout.

In this episode, I explain why traditional morning routines set moms up for failure-and what to do instead. You'll learn how to have a morning that's both supportive and productive without having to wake up at 5am

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In this episode, we're talking about how to build a vision board for the new year and how to use it to get the most out of the process. We are leaving the fluff behind and focussing on real science back tactics to help your nervous system adjust to the goals you're calling in.

If you've ever been curious about vision boards or tried one before but felt like you were just chasing motivation and pretty pictures, this episode will show you how to create future that feels safe to step into.

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Junk drawers. Junk closets. The door you keep closed.

If junk is the one thing that still feels overwhelming, this episode is for you. A listener wrote in asking why everything else feels manageable—but junk doesn’t.

In this episode, we talk about why junk feels harder, why it’s not an organization problem, and how to manage it without shame or overwhelm.

Feeling overwhelmed but not sure why? In this episode, we break down the 3 common mom types (type A Type B and Type C-) and the simple quick fixes each one needs to feel more in control at home. Learn how to stop overfunctioning, build momentum when you're stuck and get clear on what actually matters in your day. If you've been tired, scattered or stretched thin, this episode will help you understand your patterns and shift out of survival mode with small, doable changes.

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If your routines feel heavy, your schedule feels chaotic, and you’re constantly reacting instead of living with intention—this episode is your reset. Today we’re digging into why knowing your personal values is the first step in building systems and schedules that actually support you.

I walk you through the exact process inside the Balance It Planner for uncovering your core values, rating how aligned you are with them and choosing a theme as a filter for the decisions you make all year long.

You’ll learn how to stop building your life around “shoulds,” and start creating systems that hold you up, not weigh you down.

In this episode:

• Why your overwhelm is really a values misalignment

• How to identify your personal values using simple prompts

• The rating exercise that reveals what needs support

• How to choose your word or theme for the year

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