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

EP380// The One Reason Why Moms Are Exhausted: The Invisible Mental Load

As we gear up for the holiday season, how are you feeling? Are you feeling more exhausted than usual? Do you find yourself struggling with patience? Are you dreading opening up your email to find yet one more to-do item on your already busy plate? Me too!
Today we are going to continue our six week series to help you get ready for the holidays.  To be able to have more peace and feel less overwhelmed, so that you can actually enjoy the holiday season.  In this episode we are going to explore the invisible mental load that we as moms take on, which often leaves us exhausted and overwhelmed.  Realizing and understanding the invisible mental load will help us allocate our energy, outsource tasks, and clearly communicate with other family members. 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 a coaching call with me at:Email: contact@byrdmichelle.comwebsite: www.byrdmichelle.comFree Productivity Planner - my gift to you! Just go to my websiteCome join our Facebook Group: Home Management for Working Moms - Organization & Time Management

EP379// Are You Feeling Overwhelmed? Easy Holiday Hacks To Decorate Your Space

Last episode we talked about how to declutter your space.  This is the second part in this two part series focusing on decorating.  Once you declutter your space you are ready to decorate for the holiday season.  So brush off those papers and projects on your dining room table and get ready to set the table for Thanksgiving.  Just as a reminder we are continuing our six week series to help you get ready for the holidays.  To be able to have more peace and feel less overwhelmed, so that you can actually enjoy the holiday season.   As you start to think about the holiday season and all the fun events and tasks coming up, let's try to make some tasks easier.  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 a coaching call with me at:Email: contact@byrdmichelle.comwebsite: www.byrdmichelle.comFree Productivity Planner - my gift to you! Just go to my websiteCome join our Facebook Group: Home Management for Working Moms - Organization & Time Management

EP378// Easy Holiday Decluttering Tips For Busy Moms

It’s officially the holidays!  Today we are going to continue our six week series to help you get ready for the holidays.  To be able to have more peace and feel less overwhelmed, so that you can actually enjoy the holiday season.  In this episode we are going to talk about practical ways to declutter your home quickly and easily, so that you can decorate for the season.  As we know this is already a full season, so how can we as busy moms also add decluttering onto the overwhelming list of to do tasks?   Today we will talk about quick easy ways to declutter and manage our household, so that we have space for decorations. 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 a coaching call with me at:Email: contact@byrdmichelle.comwebsite: www.byrdmichelle.comFree Productivity Planner - my gift to you! Just go to my websiteCome join our Facebook Group: Home Management for Working Moms - Organization & Time Management

EP377// Stressing About Holiday Meal Prep? Quick Tips

It’s officially the holidays! Welcome to the roller coaster my friends! We just finished Halloween, so the year is over….jk.  Today we are going to continue our six week series to help you get ready for the holidays.  To be able to have more peace and feel less overwhelmed, so that you can actually enjoy the holiday season.  In this episode we are going to cover holiday meal planning - regular meal prep during a crazy season, how do you make that easier etc.  We will also talk about how to manage holiday meals and make them easier and more enjoyable.  As you start to think about the holiday season and all the fun events and tasks coming up, let's try to make some tasks easier.  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 a coaching call with me at:Email: contact@byrdmichelle.comwebsite: www.byrdmichelle.comFree Productivity Planner - my gift to you! Just go to my websiteCome join our Facebook Group: Home Management for Working Moms - Organization & Time Management

EP376// Do You Want To Know The Secret To A Stress Free Holiday Season?

It’s officially the holidays! Today we are going to continue our six week series to help you get ready for the holidays.  To be able to have more peace and feel less overwhelmed, so that you can actually enjoy the holiday season.  In this episode we are going to cover the one secret to a stress free holiday season.  There are so many things going on over the holidays (good and bad) - family gatherings, traditions, decorating, Christmas lights, creating memories, …all the things! It can get overwhelming! As moms our plates are already full going into the holiday season, and yet we are asked to take on so many more tasks (making cookies, buying gifts, sending Christmas cards, attending all the holiday events…crazy!).  So what is the one secret to have a stress free holiday season? (and no, it’s not hopping on a flight to Hawaii).  Listen in as you hang out in that carpool line or toss in a load of laundry.   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 a coaching call with me at:Email: contact@byrdmichelle.comwebsite: www.byrdmichelle.comFree Productivity Planner - my gift to you! Just go to my websiteCome join our Facebook Group: Home Management for Working Moms - Organization & Time Management

EP375// Are You In A Season of Waiting? Be Encouraged With Guest Erika Diaz-Castro

Today we have an incredible guest, Erika Diaz-Castro! Erika is a Christ follower, wife, mama, and graduate student at Dallas Theological Seminary. She’s a life coach for Christian women and is the founder and owner of Her Renewed Strength Co., which exists to get more women in the Word of God. She hosts Her Renewed Strength—The Podcast, where she helps women get in God's Word and grow in their faith as Christians.  Erika has been a guest on the podcast several other times, but today I wanted to have her on to talk about an upcoming conference she is hosting, with amazing speakers and encouragement.  The Renewed 2024 Conference is a virtual conference, accessible to any mom and totally free.  So go to ….to grab your free ticket! Ok, let’s dive into our show today!
 
You can connect with Erika at:
Conference: https://herrenewedstrength.com/conference
Website: www.herrenewedstrength.com
Podcast: Her Renewed Strength https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/her-renewed-strength-bible-study-christian-theology/id1593824616
More importantly you can grab your free ticket to the Revive 2024 Conference! 
https://renew_conference--herrenewedstrength.thrivecart.com/2024-renewed-conference/
 
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 a coaching call with me at:Email: contact@byrdmichelle.comwebsite: www.byrdmichelle.comFree Productivity Planner - my gift to you! Just go to my websiteCome join our Facebook Group: Home Management for Working Moms - Organization & Time Management

EP374// Holiday Time Blocking: Set Your Season Up for Peace In 3 Easy Steps

I’m so excited to be back podcasting! I have missed talking with you guys! I have some brand new content from coaching a really fun group of women.  We worked on strategically restructuring their schedules, and solving their unique time management problems.  I realized that I love diving in and strategically coaching my clients in their quest to try to manage everything!
Today we are going to dive into a six week series to help you get ready for the holidays.  To be able to have more peace and feel less overwhelmed, so that you can actually enjoy the holiday season.  In this episode we are going to cover holiday time blocking, why it’s useful and how to do holiday time blocking in three easy steps. 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 a coaching call with me at:Email: contact@byrdmichelle.comwebsite: www.byrdmichelle.comFree Productivity Planner - my gift to you! Just go to my websiteCome join our Facebook Group: Home Management for Working Moms - Organization & Time Management

EP373// The Number One Technique To Calm Your Overwhelm And Frustration As A Busy Mom: With Guest Rachel Fernandez

Do you want to know the number one technique to calm your overwhelm and frustration as a busy mom? Today we talk with guest Rachel Fernandez about how to calm your nervous system and help you move from fight or flight into a regulated state where you can relax and pivot.  Rachel is an anxiety management coach and host of the Ditch Mom Anxiety podcast where she helps Christian moms regulate their emotions by calming their nervous system.  Grab that lukewarm beverage, pull up a chair and settle in as we talk about mom struggles, anxiety, and easy practical tips to help you enjoy your day. Let’s dive in! 
I pray this blesses you!Michelle
 
You can connect with Rachel at:
Podcast: Ditch Mom Anxiety https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ditch-mom-anxiety-mental-health-anxiety-disorder-nervous/id1651541195
Free Facebook Community: Ditch Mom Anxiety FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditchmomanxiety
8 Daily Habits to Reduce Anxiety freebie: https://ditchmomanxiety.myflodesk.com/eky4u7qhaq
Email: rachel@naturalwaymama.com
Website (just my sales page currently): https://naturalwaymama.thrivecart.com/60-min-anxiety-management-copy-2/
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 a coaching call with me at:Email: contact@byrdmichelle.comwebsite: www.byrdmichelle.comFree Productivity Planner - my gift to you! Just go to my websiteCome join our Facebook Group: Home Management for Working Moms - Organization & Time Management

EP372// How To Follow Your Dreams When You Have No Time: With Guest Lisa Michaud

Do you ever shoot down your dreams before they even start? Maybe you are too busy running through your day getting kids off to school, working, making meals, driving carpool to slow down and reflect on your dreams.  In this episode I”m chatting with Lisa Michaud, a coach, speaker and powerhouse of inspiration.  Lisa shares her story of a serious health scare that gave her motivation to live her dreams - whether that be moving to the city, changing up her lifestyle, and beginning building her business.  We talk about practical hurdles moms face in making time for themselves, and following their dreams.  Grab your luke-warm coffee and come hang out with us! Let’s dive in! 
You can find Lisa at: 
Contact Info: 
Goalden Girls Podcast - Goalden Girls Podcast: https://www.lisamichaud.com/podcast
Instagram: www.instagram.com/thelisamichaud
Intentional Investing with Lisa & Troy Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/intentionalrealestateinvesting
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thelisamichaud
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thelisamichaud/
 
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 a coaching call with me at:Email: contact@byrdmichelle.comwebsite: www.byrdmichelle.comFree Productivity Planner - my gift to you! Just go to my website
https://byrdmichelle.com/Come join our Facebook Group: Home Management for Working Moms - Organization & Time Management

EP371// Are You Dreading Homework? 6 Ways To Successfully Navigate Homework

Now that it’s fall and school is back, our kids also have homework, which means that we have homework too! Homework can be a stressful time, especially if your kids are frustrated, confused, and don’t understand what they need to do or how to do it.  So how can we as parents make this time easier and less stressful?  How can we help without putting extra added pressure on our kids? But still holding them to a high work ethic and challenging them to do their best.  There are so many big emotions wrapped up in homework.  The timing at the end of the day when everyone is tired and hungry, and at their worst.  It has all the ingredients for a disaster.  So how can we minimize homework frustrations, stay calm, and help our kids?  In this episode we will walk through 6 important successful tips on how to navigate homework, make it manageable, and less stressful.  Grab that coffee and a notebook, we’re diving 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 a coaching call with me at:Email: contact@byrdmichelle.comwebsite: www.byrdmichelle.comFree Productivity Planner - my gift to you! Just go to my websiteCome join our Facebook Group: Home Management for Working Moms - Organization & Time Management