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Establish Your Time

Establish your time, prioritize, plan, and organize your own time so you’re not stuck in survival mode. Get your schedule, goals, and personal systems in place so you feel in control—not constantly behind.

podcast interview about organizing for working moms with guest, fellow mom and entrepreneur
Establish Your Time, Home organizing, Interview, Raise Responsible Kids

#69 Organizing for Working Moms: A Journey Through Family, Systems, and Self-Care

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Organizing for Working Moms: A Journey Through Family, Systems, and Self-Care

Let’s face it—being a working mom can feel like running a never-ending marathon with a toddler hanging off your leg and your inbox overflowing. Between the demands of work, parenting, and trying to squeeze in a moment for yourself, it’s no wonder so many moms feel stretched thin.

But here’s the good news: with the right mindset and a few smart systems in place, organizing for working moms doesn’t have to be overwhelming. In fact, it can be the very thing that brings more peace, connection, and breathing room into your day.

-Let Systems Lighten the Load at Home

Stacey Wallenstein, a mom blogger from New York, gets it. She’s built a lifestyle around organizing—not just her home, but her family’s time, habits, and even their mindset.

One of Stacey’s best strategies? She gets her kids involved. Every child has specific responsibilities, like handling their own laundry or packing their lunches. These small, age-appropriate tasks build independence and reduce the mental load on mom. It’s not about being perfect—it’s about everyone contributing.

a person with a notebook open with all their to-do list items
Establish Your Time, Home organizing

#68 To-Do Lists Don’t Work? The System That Does

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Today, we’re tackling a topic that hits close to home for many of us—the infamous to-do list, and why to-do lists don’t work as we expect.

If you’re like most parents juggling responsibilities, chances are you’ve leaned on to-do lists at some point to keep things in order. Whether it’s scribbling down tasks on notepads or using a digital planner, we’ve been told time and again that these lists are the key to staying organized. Raise your hand or nod if you’ve ever felt both reliant and defeated by your ever-growing list of tasks. If you’re nodding along, this post is for you because to-do lists don’t work quite the way you imagine.

**The To-Do Lists Don’t Work Myth**

The concept of to-do lists being the ultimate productivity hack is deeply ingrained in our culture. Everywhere you turn, there’s a new journal, planner, or app promising to help you tick tasks off the list efficiently. But here’s the hard truth: to-do lists don’t work in the way they promise, and they might be causing more harm than good.

You might wonder how that could be. Aren’t they supposed to help? In reality, these lists can leave us feeling overwhelmed. Every time an item gets added, it can feel like a never-ending mountain of “to-dos,” leaving us stressed and stretched thin. That’s why to-do lists don’t work effectively for many.

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Establish Your Time

#61 Reset Your Year: Creating a Personal Routine That Works

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In this first episode of the year, I’m setting the stage for a more intentional and organized year ahead. Inspired by a heartfelt New Year’s message, I introduce the concept of the ‘Year of MORE’—more love, peace, joy, and time for what truly matters.

Join me, as I guide you through six practical steps to establish a sustainable personal routine. From identifying key habits to building accountability, these strategies will help you reclaim your time and focus on what matters most. Plus, discover my free Facebook community, The Organized-ish Parent Collective, where busy parents connect and find support in creating calm, organized homes and raising capable kids. Tune in and kickstart your journey toward a better year today!

Establish Your Time

#50: Goal Setting 101 – Your Key to Success for 2024

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In this special 50th episode, I discuss an effective approach to goal setting for the new year, 2024. This episode is inspired by a social media post focusing on setting specific, achievable goals based around a single, manageable action or habit. I also share my personal goals and the practical steps I plan to take to achieve them. The strategies shared are meant to be easy, actionable, and simple to maintain throughout the year.

Establish Your Time

#49: Sparking Joy – Unconventional Holiday Ideas

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In this episode, I talk about enjoying the holiday season in a unique and fun way, focusing on activities we don’t usually do. I share a list of five fun activities that don’t always involve the kids.

The episode also touches on finding balance in busy schedules and remembering to appreciate the small joys amidst the chaos of the holiday season.

Hope you get some inspiration into creating your own unique activities. Or grab 1 or 2 ideas from this list to start the holidays on the right track.

Enjoy!

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