So many of us feel like we’re always behind, convinced that the right planner or app will finally fix our schedules. But as Anna Dearmon Kornick - time management coach, author of Time Management Essentials: The Tools You Need to Maximize Your Attention, Energy, and Productivity , and host of the It’s About Time podcast - explains, true time management doesn’t start with hacks. It starts with clarity on what matters most.

In this conversation, Anna and I dive into productivity pitfalls, the myth of multitasking, and practical tools like time blocking, creating an ideal week, and simple weekly planning sessions. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, distracted, or like your priorities are slipping through the cracks, this episode is packed with encouragement and strategies to help you manage your time with purpose.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

More about Anna:

Resources Mentioned:

Connect with Anna Dearmon Kornick:

Related Episodes:

Episode 37: Take Control of Your Time and Be a More Intentional Mom with Julie Redmond from Mom Made Plans

Episode 195: Secrets of Supermoms: Master Work-Life Balance, Boost Your Energy, Find True Rest, and Expect the Unexpected - with Lori Oberbroeckling

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person decluttering and organization coaching (Washington DC metro area)! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/workwithme

I’ve been pursuing minimalism and simplicity for over a decade, and today I’m sharing the 13 apps that have been the most important in keeping me organized and my home (and life!) clutter-free!

Resources Mentioned:

1. Apple Notes - here’s a video about how I use Apple Notes to scan and organize my kids’ artwork

2. AnyList - in my weekly newsletter I share my favorite recipe of the week, all of which I keep in AnyList!

3. Google Calendar - I do a hybrid of paper planner and Google Calendar, as recommended by Chelsi Jo Moore from Systemize Your Life

4. ChatGPT

5. Opal

6. Apple Photos/Google Photos - I do the daily delete (recommended by Ms. Freddy)

7. Meistertask

8. Kindle/Libby

9. 1Password

10. Timer on the Clock app

11. Reminders

12. Apple Podcasts - some of my favorites podcasts include Systemize Your Life, It's About Time, and Wannabe Clutter Free, and my decluttering playlists

13. Spotify - here’s my secular and Christian-based decluttering playlists!

BONUS: News Feed Eradicator for Google Chrome

Related Episodes:

Episode 186: Simple Steps to Get Your Digital Life Organized - with Shawn Lemon from The Digital Organizer

Episode 94: 5 Productivity Hacks to Help You Stay on Top of Your Day with Michelle Byrd from The Busy Vibrant Mom

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person decluttering and organization coaching (metro DC area only): https://simplebyemmy.com/workwithme/

Clutter isn’t just about messy closets or overstuffed drawers—it impacts our time, energy, emotions, and even our spiritual well-being. In this episode, I’m joined by professional organizer and author Robyn Reynolds, who shares wisdom from her book What Is Your Clutter Costing You? and offers practical strategies for breaking free from the stress clutter creates.

We dive into:

Robyn Reynolds, CPO®, was destined to organize—long before she even knew it could be a career. What began as a passion for tidying up her own spaces "just for fun" eventually evolved into Organize2Harmonize, a thriving professional organizing business . Today, Robyn is a Certified Professional Organizer, published author, and sought-after expert in the organizing world. Whether she’s working with celebrities or families, Robyn brings a mix of professionalism, heart, and harmony to every project.

Resources Mentioned:

Connect with Robyn on her website and Instagram

Pre-order her book What is Your Clutter Costing You? here

If you want to enjoy the free workbook, e-mail your proof of purchase to the publisher at [email protected] and they will send it to you!

🚨GIVEAWAY ALERT!🚨

It’s my birthday AND the 3-year anniversary of the podcast, and I’m having a giveaway of two $50 Amazon gift cards to celebrate!

The winners will be announced on the next episode on Thursday, September 18. Good luck!

Related Episodes:

Episode 8: Is Clutter Stealing From You? The 4 Things You Can Reclaim Now Even as a Busy Mom

Episode 19: Exhausted and Burnt Out with NO Energy to Declutter as a Busy Mom? You Probably Aren’t Asking Yourself This Simple Question

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering and organization coaching! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

I’m excited to bring you this bonus episode with my friend Michelle Byrd from The Busy Vibrant Mom podcast and a regular guest on Moms Overcoming Overwhelm.

It’s the fifth episode of Coffee and Tea with M&E!

We talk about what didn’t work this week, how we pivoted, what things we are excited about, and things that made us laugh!

Grab your coffee or tea, pull up a chair, and join us!

Hope you enjoy this honest conversation between two moms who GET IT!

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering and organization coaching! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

Today is about tough love - I’m sharing five uncomfortable truths about clutter you need to hear today to start (or restart) your decluttering journey. The truth may hurt, but I’m here to help! Join the free Facebook group to participate in our bi-weekly decluttering challenges!

Resources Mentioned:

New decluttering challenge starts next week in the free Facebook group

Related Episodes:

Episode 157: 7 Cognitive Biases That Cause Clutter (and What Do Do About Them)

Episode 159: Say NO to Fall Hauls! 6 Cognitive Biases That Cause You to Buy (and What to Do About Them)

Episode 8:  Is Clutter Stealing from You? 4 Things You Can Reclaim Now Even as a Busy Mom

Episode 204: Hate to Feel Wasteful? 3 Ways You Brain Tricks You Into Keeping What You Don’t Need

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering and organization coaching! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

If you’re a mom with ADHD (or parenting kids with ADHD), daily life can feel like constant overcommitment, burnout, and chaos. But what if instead of pushing harder, you learned to strategically parent your brain?

In this conversation, I’m joined by Amy Marie Hann—author of Master the Mundane: How to Manage Your Life, Home, and Family as a Mom with ADHD which comes out September 10, 2025. Diagnosed at five with ADHD and raising three neurodivergent kids, Amy brings both lived experience and practical strategies for building rhythms that actually work for the ADHD brain.

Together we talk about:

If you’ve ever felt like your ADHD brain is working against you, this episode will help you see that it’s not broken - it just needs the right strategies and support to thrive.

About Amy:

Resources Mentioned:

Connect with Amy on her website, Instagram, and pre-order her new book (so you can get all the fun free gifts!)

Learn more about the Master the Mundane Course + Community

Related Episodes:

Episode 124: The Rise of ADHD in Women and How to Be More Productive When Focus is a Challenge - with Alicia Cohen

Episode 192: Get (and Stay) Organized as a Mom with ADHD - with Jaclyn Paul

Episode 199: You’re Not Failing! How Moms with ADHD Need to Approach Decluttering Differently - with Stacey Hutson and Stephanie Sprenger from The Mother Plus Podcast

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering and organization coaching! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

Do you struggle to let go of things because you see a potential use for them?

While our desire not to be wasteful is often rooted in positive values such as resourcefulness, frugality, and environmental responsibility, there are three cognitive biases that skew these values to cause us to hold onto what is no longer serving us.

In today’s episode, we’ll dive into them and teach you how to reframe your thoughts so you can make decluttering easier.

Resources Mentioned:

Find your local Buy Nothing group

I was inspired by the book The Hoarder In You by Dr. Robin Zasio when preparing this episode.

Related Episodes:

Episode 157: 7 Cognitive Biases That Cause Clutter (and What Do Do About Them)

Episode 129: Stop Believing These 10 Myths and Get Back on Track with Decluttering

Episode 10: The MOST Challenging Type of Clutter for Moms! 4 Kinds of Aspirational Clutter and How to Finally Let Go

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering and organization coaching! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

Do you feel like your kids’ stuff is overflowing into every area of your home? Do you want to get them on board with decluttering in an age-appropriate way but don’t know where to start? Do you want to stop nagging your family to put their laundry IN the hamper and actually hang their coats rather than throwing them on the floor?

For the past twenty years, she has been providing tips, inspiration, and step by step guidance to her community for how to make simple changes in your home to create positive change in your life.

Resources Mentioned:

Connect with Laura on her website and Instagram

Check out her books Decluttering for Parents: Create Space for More Joy, Love, & Connection, Declutter & Manifest: A 52 Week Workbook To Create A Home And Life You Love, and Clutter-Free Parenting: Making Space In Your Home For The Magic of Childhood And The Joy of Parenthood

Simplicity Parenting by Kim John Payne

I Give You Permission to Throw Away Your Yearbook

The Western Guide to Feng Shui by Terah Kathryn Collins

Related Episodes:

Check out the Kids & Family playlist which includes my best episodes about how to get your kids and family members on board with decluttering! To listen to the episodes in your favorite podcast player:

2. Click on the red “Subscribe on podcast apps” button

3. Click on the “Continue” button

4. Select your podcast app (i.e. Apple Podcasts)

5. Complete prompts to Follow Show to follow the playlist

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering and organization coaching! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

I’m excited to bring you this bonus episode with my friend Michelle Byrd from The Busy Vibrant Mom podcast and a regular guest on Moms Overcoming Overwhelm.

It’s the fourth episode of Coffee and Tea with M&E!

We talk about what didn’t work this week, how we pivoted, what things we are excited about, and things that made us laugh!

In this episode we discuss:

and much more!

Hope you enjoy this honest conversation between two moms who GET IT!

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering and organization coaching! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

If you are an overwhelmed mom who feels like she’s deep in the trenches of survival mode, are reacting to your kids and spouse in a way that doesn’t make you proud, and feel like you’re constantly putting out fires - today’s podcast episode is for you.

My guest is Lisa Roers - CEO of the Sunshine Cafe Podcast and Leading LIFE Online Coaching Services. She is a disciple of Jesus, a wife, a mom, a professional musician and a Certified Agile Coach, Certified Life coach, a Podcaster, and keynote speaker.

We talk about:

Lisa is passionate about helping people find the clarity they crave and teaching people how to become their best self-advocate for all areas of life - and it shines through in this conversation. 

Resources Mentioned:

Connect with Lisa on her website, podcast, YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram

E-mail her at [email protected]

Grab her free 5 Ways to Fast Guide

My interview on Lisa's podcast

Related Episodes:

Episode 2: 3 Major Causes of Overwhelm and How to Overcome Them

Episode 45: The 3 Levels of Overwhelm with Jessica Jackson from Thriving in Motherhood Podcast

Episode 97: Stuck in a Cycle of Overwhelm and Burnout? Break Free and Take Control With my 6-Step S.I.M.P.L.E. Method

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering and organization coaching! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching