The Busy Vibrant Mom - Strategic Time Management, Home Organization, Productivity, Christian Mom, Christian Parenting, Declutter

EP243// Don’t Make These 3 Decluttering Mistakes!

Spring has come and gone, but it's still a great time to declutter!  Now I know decluttering can be hard.  It can take a lot of mental and physical energy to make decisions and get rid of things.  However, the benefits of living with less can be huge! Decluttering can help decrease the amount of things we have to manage, and it helps us decrease our stress and overwhelm on a daily basis.  In this episode we explore three important decluttering mistakes that you might be making.  These mistakes may be making it harder for you to declutter.  We also go over three very important questions to ask yourself when decluttering.  Grab that notebook and a big cup of coffee.  Let's dive in! 
I pray this blesses you!MichellePS. If you need some extra accountability or help with productivity hacks, time management tools, mapping out a more efficient daily or weekly schedule, time blocking and so much more. We will break down what isn’t working in your schedule, create new personalized goals for you, and determine the next new steps you need to take to have more freedom and live with more joy and laughter!  Grab an coaching call with me at:Email: contact@byrdmichelle.comwebsite: www.byrdmichelle.comFree Productivity Planner - my gift to you! Just check out my websiteCome join our Facebook Group: Home Management for Working Moms - Organization & Time Management

EP242// Worried About Flying With Kids? 3 Easy Tips

It's almost summer! This summer many families travel to see extended family and friends, or they might be off on another adventure.  Over the years we have taken numerous flights to see family in San Diego, North Carolina, Texas, and Washington DC.  In this episode I share a three fun tricks, that can make flying with kids of any age a breeze.  Grab that notepad, a pen, and your favorite beverage.  Settle in and let's get started. 
I pray this blesses you!MichellePS. If you need some extra accountability or help with productivity hacks, time management tools, mapping out a more efficient daily or weekly schedule, time blocking and so much more. We will break down what isn’t working in your schedule, create new personalized goals for you, and determine the next new steps you need to take to have more freedom and live with more joy and laughter!  Grab an coaching call with me at:Email: contact@byrdmichelle.comwebsite: www.byrdmichelle.comFree Productivity Planner - my gift to you! Just check out my websiteCome join our Facebook Group: Home Management for Working Moms - Organization & Time Management

EP241// 3 Fun Time Saving Tips For Intentional Time With Your Kids

As a parent we often want to connect with our kids and have intentional time with them, but life is so busy! Between school, homework, work, sports, meals, family time, church, friends, events, and all the things it can be hard to fit in quality time with your kids (especially if you have more than one kid!).  So how do we create intentional one on one time with our kids when life is so busy? In this episode I share three super fun ways we connect with our kids.  These three creative ways to connect do not require a big time investment, but they do help you foster a deeper relationship with each child.  This is a really fun episode, so grab that notebook and pop in those earbuds.  Let's get started!
I pray this blesses you! 
Michelle 
PS. If you need some extra accountability or help with productivity hacks, time management tools, mapping out a more efficient daily or weekly schedule, time blocking and so much more. We will break down what isn’t working in your schedule, create new personalized goals for you, and determine the next new steps you need to take to have more freedom and live with more joy and laughter!  Grab an coaching call with me at:
Email: contact@byrdmichelle.com
website: www.byrdmichelle.com 
Free Productivity Planner - my gift to you! Just check out my website
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EP240// Stop Stressing When Decision Making! 4 Easy Tips

In one day we make thousands of decisions.  Some big, some small, some important, some trivial, but so many daily decisions.  It can be overwhelming and take so much of our mental energy.  Especially when we second guess our decision or are faced with the question if this decision even matters.  In this episode I will provide you with four important things we need to consider in making decisions.  These four tips will make decision making a bit easier and less stressful.  Grab a notebook, a big cup of coffee, and let's dive in! 
I pray this blesses you! 
Michelle 
PS. If you need some extra accountability or help with productivity hacks, time management tools, mapping out a more efficient daily or weekly schedule, time blocking and so much more. We will break down what isn’t working in your schedule, create new personalized goals for you, and determine the next new steps you need to take to have more freedom and live with more joy and laughter!  Grab an coaching call with me at:
Email: contact@byrdmichelle.com
website: www.byrdmichelle.com 
Free Productivity Planner - my gift to you! Just check out my website
Come join our Facebook Group: Home Management for Working Moms - Organization & Time Management 

EP239// How To Foster Independent Play Without Screens! 3 Easy Steps

It's almost summer! And your kids will be home all day every day, while you are trying to still be productive, get work done, and meet deadlines. Sounds fun right? It can be so easy to hand our kids an iPad or other device and get some quiet time to work.  We all know the negative impact of screens on our kids, but it is so tempting to avoid a huge mess, a fight, or just keep them quiet for a bit....right? Let's give ourselves a bit of grace, and work to find a better solution.  In this episode I share three easy steps to help foster independent play, so you don't have to hand your kids an iPad.  Grab that notebook, and your favorite beverage and let's get started! 
I pray this blesses you! 
Michelle 
PS. If you need some extra accountability or help with productivity hacks, time management tools, mapping out a more efficient daily or weekly schedule, time blocking and so much more. We will break down what isn’t working in your schedule, create new personalized goals for you, and determine the next new steps you need to take to have more freedom and live with more joy and laughter!  Grab an coaching call with me at:
Email: contact@byrdmichelle.com
website: www.byrdmichelle.com 
Free Productivity Planner - my gift to you! Just check out my website
Come join our Facebook Group: Home Management for Working Moms - Organization & Time Management 
 

EP238// You Are Doing Your To Do List All Wrong! 4 Simple Steps To Get More Done

As busy moms we have so much on our plate.  Our to do list is constantly growing.  More and more items are added to our list daily as we strive to take care of our family, keep track of school assignments, take care of family pets and people, connect with friends, arrange time to run errands, make doctors appointments, plan meals, the list goes on and on.  So how do we keep track of all the tiny to do items that pop up throughout our day?  In this episode I share four simple categories of tasks, how to break them down, and how to remember them.  I'm so excited to share some simple steps to help you stop feeling overwhelmed by the little to do's that come up every day! Grab that notebook, a fun pen, and your favorite beverage and let's get started! 
I pray this blesses you! 
Michelle 
PS. If you need some extra accountability or help with productivity hacks, time management tools, mapping out a more efficient daily or weekly schedule, time blocking and so much more. We will break down what isn’t working in your schedule, create new personalized goals for you, and determine the next new steps you need to take to have more freedom and live with more joy and laughter!  Grab an coaching call with me at:
Email: contact@byrdmichelle.com
website: www.byrdmichelle.com 
Free Productivity Planner - my gift to you! Just check out my website
Come join our Facebook Group: Home Management for Working Moms - Organization & Time Management 

EP237// Finding Your Summer Rhythm And Keeping Your Kids Busy

It's almost summer! Are you excited about the warmer weather, lots of sunshine, kids out of school, and all the things? Or are you thinking that sounds fun, but I need to figure out what to do with my kids.  It can be difficult to find your summer rhythm while keeping your kids busy and trying to get work done.  In this episode we talk about how to establish a summer rhythm that works for your family, and three essentials to your summer rhythm.  We also discuss some creative adventures your kids can do on their own or you can all do as a family.  It is my hope that these topics can spark some creative adventure ideas of things you might want to do with your family this summer.  Grab a notebook, and your favorite beverage and let's dive in! 
I pray this blesses you! 
Michelle 
PS. If you need some extra accountability or help with productivity hacks, time management tools, mapping out a more efficient daily or weekly schedule, time blocking and so much more. We will break down what isn’t working in your schedule, create new personalized goals for you, and determine the next new steps you need to take to have more freedom and live with more joy and laughter!  Grab an coaching call with me at:
Email: contact@byrdmichelle.com
website: www.byrdmichelle.com 
Free Productivity Planner - my gift to you! Just check out my website
Come join our Facebook Group: Home Management for Working Moms - Organization & Time Management 

EP236// Are Your Kids Melting Down? Healthy Boundaries Around Screens

Do you find that your kids start melting down after screen time?  They might be fussy, short tempered, easily annoyed or agitated.  I have definitely noticed all these fun qualities in my kids, especially as they get older and are exposed to more screens, enjoy video games, TV, shopping online, and all the fun of the internet.  Unfortunately, screens are here to stay.  So how do we set healthy boundaries around screens? What do those boundaries look like when our kids need their laptop to do homework? In this episode I provide five healthy boundaries we have in our home.  It is my hope that these boundaries will give you some ideas of what boundaries to set in your home and what works for your family.  Every family is different, so use this discussion as a guide to think about what works for your family.  Pop in those ear buds and grab that notebook.  Let's get started! 
I pray this blesses you! 
Michelle 
PS. If you need some extra accountability or help with productivity hacks, time management tools, mapping out a more efficient daily or weekly schedule, time blocking and so much more. We will break down what isn’t working in your schedule, create new personalized goals for you, and determine the next new steps you need to take to have more freedom and live with more joy and laughter!  Grab an coaching call with me at:
Email: contact@byrdmichelle.com
website: www.byrdmichelle.com 
Free Productivity Planner - my gift to you! Just check out my website.
Come join our Facebook Group: Home Management for Working Moms - Organization & Time Management 

EP235// Are Grandparents Giving Too Many Toys That Clutter Your House? 4 Easy Solutions

Do you have grandparents who love giving your kids tons of toys? Are the toys piling up? Are the toys cluttering up your house? If you have multiple kids and they get multiple gifts from grandparents or other relatives it can be overwhelming!  Knowing where to store all the toys or what to do with them can get crazy. Usually the gifts are given out of a good place of love and enjoyment that you want to encourage.  So how do you foster a healthy relationship between your kids and their relatives, and still minimize the gift giving?  In this episode I have 4 easy solutions or steps you can take to show appreciation, foster the relationship, and yet decrease the gift giving.   Grab that coffee, this subject can get a bit tricky, but I have some amazing navigational tools for you, so let's dive in. 
I pray this blesses you! 
Michelle 
PS. If you need some extra accountability or help with productivity hacks, time management tools, mapping out a more efficient daily or weekly schedule, time blocking and so much more. We will break down what isn’t working in your schedule, create new personalized goals for you, and determine the next new steps you need to take to have more freedom and live with more joy and laughter!  Grab an coaching call with me at:
Email: contact@byrdmichelle.com
website: www.byrdmichelle.com 
Facebook Group: Home Management for Working Moms - Organization & Time Management 

EP234// 5 Tools I Use To Get Though Any Disaster Day!

As moms we constantly need to change plans and pivot in our day.  It might be that a child forgets their lunch or a shoe as you leave the house, you are running late and hit traffic, you forget about an appointment, you forget to defrost chicken for dinner, the list just continues right? We usually have a plan or a schedule at the beginning of the day, but by the end we have been forced to change plans so much we are exhausted.  So how do we refrain from feeling overwhelmed, getting upset, yelling at our kids, feeling frustrated, etc.  In this episode I am so excited to share 5 tools I use every day to keep myself on track and pivot in my day.  Grab a notebook and your favorite beverage, and let's dive in! 
I pray this blesses you! 
Michelle 
PS. If you need some extra accountability or help with productivity hacks, time management tools, mapping out a more efficient daily or weekly schedule, time blocking and so much more. We will break down what isn’t working in your schedule, create new personalized goals for you, and determine the next new steps you need to take to have more freedom and live with more joy and laughter!  Grab an coaching call with me at:
Email: contact@byrdmichelle.com
website: www.byrdmichelle.com 
Facebook Group: Home Management for Working Moms - Organization & Time Management