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

EP393// Frustrated By No Time For Yourself? Solutions For Busy Moms Who Support Everyone Else

Are you frustrated taking care of everyone else? Do you feel squeezed out of your schedule? Tired of being at the bottom of the list? Feeling that everyone else’s needs are more important and prioritized? One of our listeners’ left this heartfelt message asking how she can make time for herself as a busy mom.  If you want to leave a message and be featured on the podcast too, just go to my website (www.byrdmichelle.com) and leave a voice memo with a question and I’ll answer it right here! Essentially free coaching! It can be easy to feel frustrated at always being “on,” taking care of everyone else, and feeling squeezed out of the schedule.  It communicated that your needs are not important and over time this can harbor frustration and resentment.  Today we are going to talk through this very important question that we all I’m sure have asked at times. Let's jump in! 
 
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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

EP392// My Favorite Time Management Tool You Need To Use!

As we dive back into this new year we are going to explore some of the basic time management tools that should be in your everyday tool belt.  One of the best time management tools that you should be using every day is batching! It’s my favorite go-to time management tool, the Swiss Army knife of tools!  Today we will talk through what batching is exactly, why it’s my favorite tool, and what tasks you can batch to save hours in your week.  So pop in those ear buds and listen up as you toss in a load of laundry! 
Grab the LA Bundle, 100% donated to help LA, only offered until February 14th! Hurry! 
https://michellebyrd.myflodesk.com/la-bundle
 
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

EP391// Overwhelmed Trying To Fit In Mealtimes To An Already Full schedule? 3 Easy Steps For Busy Moms On The Go

As we move into this new season you may feel like you have a tidal wave of new activities and commitments that are all over your calendar.  In this new season there are often so many fun new activities to say yes to!  Did you know that you can leave a message on my website and get featured on the podcast? Just leave a voice memo (leave your name or not) with a question and I’ll answer it right here! Essentially free coaching! One of our listeners left a message on the website asking how to navigate meal times with an already busy schedule.  She was overwhelmed and feeling behind, trying to get to all the family activities and fit in meal times. Well today on the podcast in this episode we are going to talk about how to navigate her question.  Let’s dive in!
Grab the LA Bundle, 100% donated to help LA, only offered until February 14th! Hurry! 
https://michellebyrd.myflodesk.com/la-bundle
 
I pray this episode 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 

EP390// Frustrated Trying To Build Routines That Work? 3 Steps To Create Routines That Work For You!

Are you feeling frustrated trying to get the kids out of the door in the morning? Is trying to fit in all the daily tasks getting overwhelming? Is it a struggle to get dinner on the table? Do evenings feel like a hot mess? If you answered yes to any of these questions then this is the episode for you! We are going to be going back to basics this month and reviewing some of the foundations to your day, so that we can fix some of the everyday stress points. In this episode we are going to talk about why routines are so important, three steps to create routines that work for you, and how to change them up if they aren’t working.  Grab that lukewarm coffee 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 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

EP389// Surprise! A Special Gift For Your Tween Girl: With Guest Linsey Driskill

Today you are in for a treat! Recently I connected with Linsey Driskill from the For Girls Like You company at MOMCON 2024 in Denver.  The For Girls Like You company is an amazing non-profit organization dedicated to minister and encourage tween girls.  Through a magazine specifically designed for tween girls, and so many other resources, For Girls Like You created spaces to encourage and equip tween girls to grow in their identity in Christ and to unfold their story within God’s greater story.  In this episode, Linsey will talk about the For Girls Like You company and the amazing resources they have for tween girls.  My daughter has enjoyed this magazine for years, so I am so excited to introduce you to this amazing organization.  Let’s dive in! 
 
You can connect with For Girls Like You at: 
Instagram: @ForGirlsLikeYou.com
Website: ForGirlsLikeYou.com
Contact Linsey: Linsey@forgirlslikeyou.com
Special Discount Code: 20% off our magazine subscription and store: Moms2024
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

EP388// Feeling Overwhelmed With 2025 Planning? 3 Easy Steps For Busy Moms

Welcome back - happy 2025! Are you finding yourself overwhelmed reading all the New Year’s emails? Feeling pressured to create new goals? Every time we turn around it seems like we are bombarded with “new year, new you.” Don’t get me wrong, it’s important to reflect and to create new achievable goals for 2025.  Let’s do it in a way that gives ourselves flexibility, grace, and inspiration.  We want to feel excited about the new year and use that new year energy to inspire us to set achievable goals and work towards them.  Today we are going to talk through three steps to set achievable goals in 2025, and not feeling overwhelmed or pressured to set goals.  Grab that cup of lukewarm coffee 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 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

EP387// Why Is Your Brain Holding You Back From Decluttering? With Guest Emily McDermott

Are you feeling frustrated when you try to declutter items? Are you holding onto things you know you won't use? Do you feel defeated because you want to keep everything? Today we are going to talk about seven cognitive biases or ways our brain tries to simplify our experiences, that can be preventing us from decluttering and getting rid of stuff.  We are joined by our guest today, Emily McDermott.  Emily McDermott is a wife, mother of two energetic boys, and simplicity seeker. She is also the host of the top 1% globally ranked podcast Moms Overcoming Overwhelm, where she helps moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. As a virtual and in-person decluttering coach, she works with moms one-on-one to define what matters, eliminate what doesn’t and automate the rest. Emily enjoys writing custom poetry, dancing, and eating peanut butter out of the jar.  We had a great conversation and one of my favorite quotes was, "A gift given out of love doesn’t need to be kept out guilt." I know you will just love our conversation, so grab some coffee and pull up a chair.  Let’s dive in! 
 
You can connect with Emily at:
Moms Overcoming Overwhelm Podcast: https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com
Simple by Emmy: http://www.simplebyemmy.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplebyemmy/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@simplebyemmy
Facebook Group - Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms: tinyurl.com/momsovercomingoverwhelm
Contact E-mail: info@simplebyemmy.com
Freebie: 5 Mindset Shifts To Help you Let Go of Clutter: https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/
 
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

EP386// 5 Quick Mental Self-Care Practices for Moms During the Busy Holiday Season

We are officially in the busy, yet fun, magical season of Christmas! This season often feels like a race to the finish line instead of a time of contemplation and reflection on our Savior’s birth.  As moms we feel overwhelmed keeping up managing the house, getting dinner on the table, the astronomical load of to do tasks, new errands to run and things to take care of, not to mention managing all the things for all the people.  Our goal today is to give you some practical mental self-care practices that you can do in this season, so that you can have more peace and feel less overwhelmed.  Now this is not to add more to-do tasks on your plate, but to give you some tools and reminders of how to take care of yourself during this season.  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

EP385// Feeling Overwhelmed With Christmas Activities: 3 Steps To Enjoy December

We are officially in December! It’s time to enjoy the holiday twinkling lights, smell fresh trees, snuggle up with a warm beverage, and all the things! Now as we jump into all the things you might be getting overwhelmed with the number of Christmas activities, so today we are going to continue 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 how to navigate the many Christmas activities, so that you won’t feel pulled in every direction! 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

EP384// How to Have a Peaceful, Joyful December with Difficult Family

We are now in December! Wow, time flies by.  Hopefully you had a wonderful Thanksgiving eating yummy food and spending time with family and friends.  Today we are going to continue 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 Christmas season.  In this episode we are going to talk about how to have a peaceful, joyful Christmas season even when we need to spend time with difficult family members.  Some family members are easier to get along with than others, but we all have difficult people in our lives.  So how do we enjoy December with a difficult family? 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