Lighten Your Load Podcast with Melissa Miller

Season 2 Episode 9 "Creating a Fair Play Household with Valerie Recore's Expertise"


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If you're feeling overwhelmed and anxious trying to balance work and family, despite exhausting efforts to plan and organize with no success, then you are not alone!


Introducing Valerie Recore, a Productivity Coach on a mission to help working mothers find balance and control in their lives. As a mother and entrepreneur, Valerie knows firsthand the struggles of managing work, family, and self-care. Her discovery of the Fair Play Method has enabled her to support other moms in creating a more equitable household and saying no to unnecessary tasks. With a focus on prioritizing what truly matters, Valerie works with clients to reduce overwhelm and create more peaceful daily routines. Her relatable and friendly demeanor makes her an ideal partner for busy moms seeking guidance and support.


In this episode, you will be able to:

  • Uncover the Fair Play Method that revolutionizes household task division and balance.

  • Recognize the significance of open communication in defining family values.

  • Master the art of breaking down larger goals into bite-sized tasks for smoother progress.

  • Learn to prioritize essential tasks effectively by setting deadlines and boundaries.

  • Discover foolproof planning and organization tactics that alleviate stress and lead to harmony.

  • The Fair Play Method is a strategy that aims to create a fair division of labor in households and workplaces so that everyone can achieve balance and reduce stress. This involves assessing individual strengths and weaknesses, setting up clear communication channels, and establishing agreements on shared responsibility for various tasks. By practicing open communication and working together as a team, families, and partners can create a more equitable environment and foster understanding and respect for one another's unique roles and responsibilities.


    Valerie Recore, a productivity coach, shared her personal story on The Caregiver Coffee Chat Podcast, hosted by Melissa Miller. She discussed her journey from the corporate world to establishing her own organizing business and how she discovered the Fair Play Method. Valerie explained that it was crucial for her to shift from traditional roles and expectations to a more balanced approach in her own life. She shared her experiences on how implementing the Fair Play Method with her partner helped them work together as a team, playing to each other's strengths and creating a more equitable relationship.


    The resources mentioned in this episode are:

    • Schedule a free caregiver support call to learn more about finding a healthy balance between your business and caregiving responsibilities.

    • Check out Valerie Recore's productivity coaching services to gain a sense of control, spend more time with your family, and end your days feeling at peace.

    • Learn how to start implementing the Fair Play method by: sharing the load with your partner and how to wake up in the morning knowing what’s going to happen that day by establishing habits and routines so that you can spend more time with your family guilt with Valerie’s FREE resource In The School Pick-Up Line!

    • Be open to trying new things and tweaking as necessary to find what works best for you, whether it's in your entrepreneurship journey, motherhood journey, or caregiving routine.

    • Go in with curiosity and openness when trying new things and be willing to shift and pivot to get to a better place.

    • Follow Melissa Miller's Instagram and Valerie Recore's Instagram and Melissa Miller’s FB and Valerie Recore’s FB for more tips and insights on balancing entrepreneurship and caregiving responsibilities.

    • Connect with Melissa:

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        Lighten Your Load Podcast with Melissa MillerBy Melissa Miller