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For many of us, it's easy to fall in love with the 'hot mess' mom. The mom who leaves her house in pajamas, has misbehaving kids, and no plans for dinner. We love that. We connect with that!

But has this comfortable and relatable role trapped moms in a race to the bottom? Can you deeply connect with your kids if you only see yourself as a 'hot mess'?

In this episode, I discuss society's perception of the 'bad mom,' the 'perfect mom,' and how to sit right in the middle for a full and present motherhood.

Show highlights include:

• How the 'hot mess mom' set foot in our culture (and why we relate to her so much) (2:14)
• Why Instagrammers and comedians have turned the 'perfect mom' role into a nightmare (6:18)
• Why you are more comfortable celebrating your losses than your wins—and what this says about the time you spend with your kids (7:39)
• How combining disaster and perfection helps you raise healthy, happy children (10:39)

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Is it possible to run a thriving business and maintain healthy relationships with your family at the same time? Absolutely! But understanding how to balance the demands of both can be a challenge.

Don't worry, we've got you covered!

In this episode, entrepreneur coach Ali Brown discusses how to prevent your business success from hurting your family, why you shouldn't niche down too early, and why hiring household help can improve your business.

Show highlights include:

• How to ensure a skyrocketing business doesn't damage your home life (8:25)
• Why choosing your niche too early could stunt your business growth from the beginning (12:42)
• The reason many some women never create seven and eight-figure businesses (that has nothing to do with skill or talent) (17:41)
• A guilt-free approach to justify hiring help around the house (23:31)
• Why striving to become iconic eliminates all your worries about competition (26:24)
• How to become indispensable to your employer so you can write your own ticket (28:08)
• Why homeschooling isn't as scary as it seems (and how to make it work for your family) (34:41)

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With more people working from home, you would think productivity would skyrocket. There is less time being wasted on things like commuting, and that should leave more time for work and family, right?

Unfortunately, that hasn't been the case. Instead, work expands to fill so much of the available time which leads to more hours spent working, and less productivity.

In this episode, I discuss why spending less time at work can make you more efficient and how non-work activities can improve your work and family life.

Show highlights include:

• Why spending time away from work and family makes you a better employee, spouse, and parent (6:12)
• The surprising reason "wasting time" can be the most productive thing you do today (7:01)
• A simple step you can take today to prevent Parkinson's Law from consuming your every waking moment (12:03)
• Why working from home is a slippery slope to working yourself too hard and what you can do immediately to help (13:28)
• How to make volunteer community service feel like play instead of a work-like obligation (18:28)
• The working mom's secret to making household work a source of joy and family connection (21:40)

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Want to get more books under your belt this year? Reading is a fantastic form of entertainment, and a great way to learn. But how do you make the time? And, how do you know what you should be reading (with the limited time you have available)?

In this episode, I share my system for how you can read more in 2021. Come learn my secrets for figuring out what to read, when to read, and how to read faster.

Show highlights include:

• The "avid reader's" secret to determining what books you should be reading to enrich your life (and avoid wasting your time) (6:12)
• A commonly overlooked analog resource for getting all your book-related questions answered immediately (7:12)
• How to transform your phone into a "book queue" so you never have to wonder what to read next (9:08)
• A simple way to save tons of cash on books that you don't read (10:23)
• 2 popular times of day you can repurpose to multiply your reading (13:12)
• The "Hugh Jackman" method for making time to read every day (14:14)
• The Tim Ferris speed reading approach that will help you read more books this year (23:57)

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The Tim Ferris Speed Reading Approach: https://tim.blog/2009/07/30/speed-reading-and-accelerated-learning

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A new year brings the desire for change. For many women, this means bringing new levels of cleanliness and organization to our homes. But where do we start?

Well, it depends on the type and cause of your clutter.

In this episode, organizational expert Laurie Palau discusses the deeper issues revealed by clutter, why cleaning things up may not fix your clutter problem, and how to create an organizational system your entire family can participate in.

Show highlights include:

• The deeper internal issue disorganization reveals about you and how you can change it for the better (3:57)
• How to identify the difference between situational and chronic clutter so you can properly address your specific challenge (8:10)
• Why large homes with abundant storage lead to out of control clutter and how to fix it (10:46)
• The link between clutter and productivity and how you can get more done immediately (11:50)
• A little known "internal" clutter that can completely derail your progress and how you can transform it to your advantage (14:28)
• One key question you must answer in order to overcome your organizational struggles (17:50)
• The foundational concept you must have in place for any organizational system to be effective for you (23:44)
• Why you are the bottleneck to keeping your home clutter-free and how to empower your family (24:25)
• The "professional organizer's" secret to getting your children to clean up their areas the way you want them to (29:37)

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A brand new year is a cause for celebration! It's a time to clean your slate and start fresh. And while many of us want to jump-start the new year on a good note, we tend to get hung up with trying to find our life's purpose.

So, what should you be doing instead?

In this episode, I discuss 4 ways to help you avoid the paralysis that comes with seeking your life's purpose.

Show highlights include:

• Why searching for your purpose stops you from living your life (and what to focus on instead) (5:15)
• A simple step you can take to begin trusting your instincts so you can get your life back on track (7:08)
• An "action step" that can move you out of your head and into the real world to accomplish your goals (9:18)
• Why you should avoid sweeping change and how to make progress on your objectives in a sustainable way (10:46)
• An "old school" method for determining if you are on the right track with your life (12:38)
• How your "lowercase p" purpose can illuminate the path to your ideal life (14:53)

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New beginnings bring new possibilities. And after a year like we've just had, something new sounds pretty good, right?

Unfortunately, it's easy to go overboard with resolutions. That's why so many women burn out quickly and end the year right where they started.

But not you. Not this year.

In this episode, I share my best tips and secrets for making, prioritizing, and succeeding with your New Year's resolutions.

Show highlights include:

• The "laundry list" mistake that can ruin your new year right out of the gate... and what to do instead to reach your goals (7:18)
• The surprising reason your past resolutions didn't work and the secret to making them stick this year (8:52)
• The Simon Sinek principle for ensuring you keep your resolutions and make 2021 your best year yet (9:52)
• A "massive impact" technique for prioritizing your resolutions so you succeed in 2021 (13:21)
• Why a huge list of habits to chance ensures you'll stay stuck where you are for another year (and what to do instead) (14:30)
• The "habit stacking" method to achieving the life of your dreams (17:54)

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With everything going on right now in the world, in your life, and in your home, sometimes this season can feel more chaotic than enjoyable.

In this episode, I discuss three opportunities you have to grab a moment of calm and solitude amid the hectic holidays.

Show highlights include:

• How to set yourself up for a successful day (even when you know things are about to get super busy) (2:11)
• The "Tea Time" ritual that gives you a break right when you need it most (5:32)
• A 5-minute solitude exercise to refresh and recharge you no matter what has happened in your day (5:54)

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You asked… and I answered! One of my favorite things to do is answer questions from the wonderful members of our Brilliant Balance community.

In this episode, I give my best tips for things like how to establish a morning routine, how to painlessly get your children to do their share of the household chores, and much more!

Show highlights include:

• How to broadly apply specific career training to advance your career quickly (9:07)
• Why your best opportunities can come from the most surprising places and how to be sure you don't miss them (12:41)
• The busy mom's secret to setting yourself up for a productive day (even when your home is chaotic) (17:40)
• How to get your children to take ownership of household tasks without nagging or yelling (26:32)

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Balance the hustle and bustle of the holiday season with our master holiday plan. Visit: https://brilliant-balance.com/holiday

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Many women end up creating all the holiday experiences for their families. And while you want to enjoy the holidays, taking it all on your shoulders can transform your relaxing time off into another stressful work day.

But, you don't have to do it all! It's important for you to take time to care for yourself. You and your family will benefit.

In this episode, I discuss why it's important for you to experience the joy of the holidays and how to remove the burden of feeling responsible for everyone else.

Show highlights include:

• How to remove the stress of people you "have" to buy gifts for (6:34)
• Why you never get to enjoy the delicious things you bake and how to change that today (9:27)
• The surprising reason you never show up in any holiday party photos and how to start enjoying yourself again (10:57)
• How to overcome all your excuses and fully participate in the holiday festivities this year (14:44)

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Balance the hustle and bustle of the holiday season with our master holiday plan. Visit: https://brilliant-balance.com/holiday

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