The Busy Vibrant Mom - Strategic Time Management, Home Organization, Productivity, Christian Mom, Christian Parenting, Declutter
Having trouble fitting in a part time job and being a mom? Do you want to feel more balanced but don’t know how? Are you sick of being overwhelmed and exhausted? Do you wish you had personalized systems that work for you and save time?
In this podcast, you will find strategic, personalized systems that will work for you and set you free from overwhelm, stress, anxiety, exhaustion, and trying to balance it all. My mission is to equip you to have more time by using strategic time management tools, like time blocking, batching, routines, systems, and habits. To help you be more organized in your home and save you hours in your day. If you are ready to let go of the stress of trying to do it all, managing a part time job, and balancing being a mom, then you are in the right place my friend!
Hey, I’m Michelle—a Christian mom of three, wife, and strategic time management coach. I used to feel overwhelmed trying to juggle it all, often putting my to-do list before time with my kids. Now, I’ve learned how to manage and timeblock my time to create margin, so I can say “yes” to my kids without guilt. I’m here to help other moms find peace and balance, manage their time, and be less overwhelmed. Ready for personalized strategic systems that work? Grab your lukewarm coffee, and let’s dive in!
Episodes

Friday Dec 20, 2024
Friday Dec 20, 2024
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

Friday Dec 13, 2024
Friday Dec 13, 2024
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

Friday Dec 13, 2024
Friday Dec 13, 2024
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

Thursday Dec 12, 2024
EP384// How to Have a Peaceful, Joyful December with Difficult Family
Thursday Dec 12, 2024
Thursday Dec 12, 2024
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

Tuesday Dec 10, 2024
EP383// Black Friday Prep: How to Shop Smart and Stress-Free In 3 Easy Steps
Tuesday Dec 10, 2024
Tuesday Dec 10, 2024
Happy Thanksgiving! Hopefully you are enjoying yummy food and time with family today and this week. This is such a special holiday that more and more gets skipped as we blow by on our way to Christmas. It’s important to take time today to think about what you are grateful for, and the little things that we forget to thank God for…health, family, marriage, our spouse, our kids, extended family, friends, a home, a job….the list goes on and on. In our quest 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 help you prepare for Black Friday, so that you can shop smart and stress-free. The goal is to make shopping and gift giving a bit easier, so that you can finish your holiday shopping before December 1st! 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

Thursday Dec 05, 2024
EP382// Gift Giving Made Easy For Busy Moms!
Thursday Dec 05, 2024
Thursday Dec 05, 2024
As we get closer to Thanksgiving and Black Friday you are probably thinking about Christmas gifts and all the people on your list. It can be stressful picking out gifts, finding a good gift that someone will love, and actually purchasing, wrapping and sending the gift! 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, and be able to relax with family over Thanksgiving. In this episode we are going to talk about how to make gift giving easier for busy moms. We will walk through some helpful gift giving tips and gift receiving tips, in preparation for Black Friday. 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

Wednesday Dec 04, 2024
EP381// Finding Holiday Joy Amid The Chaos: 3 Strategies For Busy Moms
Wednesday Dec 04, 2024
Wednesday Dec 04, 2024
As we get closer to Thanksgiving I’m sure you are starting to think about Christmas shopping, gifts, decorations, time with family, Christmas cards, and the long list of activities that are peppering your calendar. 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, and be able to relax with family over Thanksgiving. In this episode we are going to talk about the three ways we as busy moms can find joy amid the holiday chaos. Get cozy in that carline or toss in that never ending pile 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

Thursday Nov 21, 2024
EP380// The One Reason Why Moms Are Exhausted: The Invisible Mental Load
Thursday Nov 21, 2024
Thursday Nov 21, 2024
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

Thursday Nov 14, 2024
EP379// Are You Feeling Overwhelmed? Easy Holiday Hacks To Decorate Your Space
Thursday Nov 14, 2024
Thursday Nov 14, 2024
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

Tuesday Nov 12, 2024
EP378// Easy Holiday Decluttering Tips For Busy Moms
Tuesday Nov 12, 2024
Tuesday Nov 12, 2024
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








