BONUS EPISODE: Coffee & Tea with Michelle Byrd and Emily McDermott (M&E) Episode 4

Do you love goal setting? Or do you avoid it because you’re so overwhelmed and you don’t want one MORE thing to focus on? Gabe Cox is sharing her best tips for realistic goal setting for overwhelmed moms. We chat about how to cultivate a “red hot mindset” through creating our vision, using a “stepping stone” approach to break down big goals, and celebrate our small victories along the way. Gabe is a goal planning and business strategist and the founder of Red Hot Mindset. She helps entrepreneurs personalize and take action on a game plan that works with their capacity in different seasons so that they don't have to sacrifice everything to hit their goals. She teaches how to market your business without relying on social media so that you can ditch the hustle culture for good. Resources Mentioned: Connect with Gabe on her website or check out her free 3 Pillars to Crusthing Goals Masterclass Related Episodes: Episode 94: 5 Productivity Hacks to Help You Stay on Top of Your Day with Michelle Byrd from The Busy Vibrant Mom Episode 128: How a Personal Inventory Can Help You Calm the Chaos and Live More Intentionally - with Kari Davis from The Well - Health and Wholeness Podcast Episode 148: The Power of a “Yes” List to Overcome Overwhelm - with Jessica Jackson from the Thriving in Motherhood Podcast *** I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com  Podcast -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm   *** Don't Know Where to Start? *** 5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/ 5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/   Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you! Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering and organization coaching! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

10 Loka 202439min

Mom guilt. If you’ve been a mom any length of time, you’ve likely experienced it. But where exactly does it come from, and how do we overcome it so we can actually enjoy motherhood more? In this episode, I’m sharing 5 causes of mom guilt and how we can say goodbye for good! Resources Mentioned (affiliate links may be included): Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck Remaining You While Raising Them: The Secret Art of Confident Motherhood by Alli Worthington Related Episodes: Episode 112: Opt Out of Mom Guilt and Let Go of “Either/Or” Thinking - with Stephanie O’Dea Episode 98: Overcome Your Martyr Mindset and See Motherhood as a Powerful Calling - with Kirsten Vossler from Rejoicing in Motherhood Episode 10: The MOST Challenging Type of Clutter for Moms! 4 Kinds of Aspirational Clutter and How to Finally Let Go *** I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com  Podcast -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms (https://www.tinyurl.com/momsovercomingoverwhelm) Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm   *** Don't Know Where to Start? *** 5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/ 5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/ Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you! Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms (https://www.tinyurl.com/momsovercomingoverwhelm) Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering and organization coaching! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

8 Loka 202415min

Today I have the pleasure of speaking to Natalie Cook as we talk about how to be more intentional with purchases, especially when you love clothes and shop often with friends as entertainment. I hope you love this conversation and it can help you identify your own shopping triggers so you can purchase with purpose! Resources Mentioned: Scarcity Brain by Michael Easter Interested in coaching with me and having results like Natalie? Let’s work together! Related Episodes: Episode 86: Struggle with Impulse Purchases? Intentional Purchasing and Values-Based Spending Strategies with Meghan Dwyer from Money Isn’t Scary Episode 23: Drowning in Clutter? Stop Doing These 3 Things Episode 68: 4 Steps to STOP the Shopping Habit from Former Shopaholic and Workaholic Turned Minimal-ish Mom Mary Simpson Episode 159: Say NO to Fall Hauls! 6 Cognitive Biases That Cause You to Buy (and What to Do About Them) *** I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com  Podcast -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm   *** Don't Know Where to Start? *** 5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/ 5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/   Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you! Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering and organization coaching! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

3 Loka 202424min

In a season where we are surrounded by people encouraging “fall hauls”, how can we buy more intentionally? If we can understand these six cognitive biases that marketers leverage to cause us to buy what we don’t need, we can purchase with a purpose! Resources Mentioned (affiliate links may be included): Scarcity Brain by Michael Easter An excellent article in Becoming Minimalist about the Diderot Effect Related Episodes: Episode 86: Struggle with Impulse Purchases? Intentional Purchasing and Values-Based Spending Strategies with Meghan Dwyer from Money Isn’t Scary Episode 23: Drowning in Clutter? Stop Doing These 3 Things Episode 68: 4 Steps to STOP the Shopping Habit from Former Shopaholic and Workaholic Turned Minimal-ish Mom Mary Simpson Episode 157: 7 Cognitive Biases That Cause Clutter (and What Do Do About Them) *** I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com  Podcast -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm   *** Don't Know Where to Start? *** 5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/ 5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/ Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you! Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering and organization coaching! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

1 Loka 202416min

Want to be a fly on the wall during one of my virtual coaching sessions? Today I’m coaching Natalie Cook with how to approach her bedroom! Natalie wants her bedroom to be her sanctuary but struggles with a small closet and too much stuff. I hope you enjoy the conversation! *Current pricing for virtual and in-person decluttering + organizing coaching is going up October 1! Book your session today!* Resources Mentioned: **Review Giveaway ends September 30th!** Sponsored by Simple by Emmy LLC 💵 Need a little extra back-to-school cash? 💵 Have you left a written review for the podcast on Apple Podcasts yet OR shared it with a friend? I'm having a review giveaway from now until Monday, September 30th! So far, only 9 people have entered! If you have access to Apple Podcasts and haven't left a review for the show yet, this is your chance! If you have already (thank you) you can share the show with a friend! Every share counts for one entry (3 share entries max!) Either way, you MUST send the screen shot(s) to me at info@simplebyemmy.com between now and September 30th to be entered to win a $50 Amazon gift card! I'll select ONE winner from those who leave reviews and ONE winner from those who share with friends! The winners will be announced on the podcast on Tuesday, October 1! If you're not sure how to leave a review on Apple Podcasts on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, etc. check out this short tutorial! Related Episodes: Episode 5: Don’t Know Where to Start Decluttering? The Answer May Surprise You Episode 6: The EASIEST Way to Declutter Any Space in Your Home! Episode 48: The ONE Thing That You Need To Add to Your Decluttering Toolbox Episode 133: The Exact Step-by-Step Process I Use to Declutter My Home in Less Time   *** I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com  Podcast -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm   *** Don't Know Where to Start? *** 5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/ 5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/   Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you! Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering and organization coaching! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

26 Syys 202433min

A cognitive bias is a systematic error in thinking caused by the tendency of the human brain to simplify information through personal experiences and preferences. What that means for decluttering our stuff? We hold onto what we don’t need! In today’s episode, I’m reviewing 7 of the most prevelant cognitive biases causing you to hold onto clutter and what we can do to overcome them!Resources Mentioned: **Review Giveaway ends September 30th!** 💵 Need a little extra back-to-school cash? 💵 Have you left a written review for the podcast on Apple Podcasts yet OR shared it with a friend? I'm having a review giveaway from now until Monday, September 30th! So far, 8 people have entered! If you have access to Apple Podcasts and haven't left a review for the show yet, this is your chance! If you have already (thank you) you can share the show with a friend! Every share counts for one entry! Either way, you MUST send the screen shot(s) to me at info@simplebyemmy.com between now and September 30th to be entered to win a $50 Amazon gift card! I'll select ONE winner from those who leave reviews and ONE winner from those who share with friends! The winners will be announced on the podcast on Tuesday, October 1! If you're not sure how to leave a review on Apple Podcasts on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, etc. check out this short tutorial! Coaching Pricing Going Up! *Current pricing for virtual and in-person decluttering + organizing coaching is going up October 1! Book your session today!* A recent article from Rich in What Matters which dives into some of these cognitive biases A great article in Becoming Minimalist about loss aversion   Related Episodes: Episode 4: THIS is Why You Don’t Have the Time To Declutter Episode 9: Stop Holding Onto Stuff Because of What You Paid for It! 3 Tips to Overcome This Common Decluttering Roadblock Episode 125: Struggle To Let Go of Stuff? THIS May Be Sabotaging Your Decluttering Success Episode 11: Holding onto EVERYTHING Sentimental? 3 Decluttering Hacks You HAVE to Try Episode 129: Stop Believing These 10 Myths and Get Back on Track with Decluttering *** I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com  Podcast -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm YouTube - > https://www.youtube.com/@simplebyemmy  *** Don't Know Where to Start? *** 5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/ 5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/ Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you! Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter that comes out every Friday and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering and organization coaching! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

24 Syys 202413min

Have you ever attempted to follow a cleaning schedule - but failed? Do you buy planners and never use them? There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to chores, cleaning, tidying, or home management in general! We need to create chore systems that work WITH our brain! In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Kelly Briggs from Simple Home Mom all about her best tips for approaching chores with self-compassion, especially if you are neurodivergent or have neurodivergent kiddos! Kelly has five kiddos ranging from 1 to 13 and started her simple living journey after her third child was born, when she realized that routines were needed in order to keep her sanity! She provides practical tips to help moms make their home lives easier. She writes over on Substack and has free and paid posts for those who need more support - offering tips, printables, audios, and more! Resources Mentioned (affiliate links may be included): Connect with Kelly on Instagram and subscribe to her newsletter on Substack, where you can get her chore checklists for free when you sign up! How to Keep House While Drowning: A Gentle Approach to Cleaning and Organizing by KC Davis LPC Order From Chaos: The Everyday Grind of Staying Organized with Adult ADHD by Jaclyn Paul *2 Year Pod-iversary Review Giveaway! Ends September 30!* 💵 Need a little extra back-to-school cash? 💵 Have you left a written review for the podcast on Apple Podcasts yet OR shared it with a friend? I'm having a review giveaway from now until Monday, September 30th! So far, 3 people have entered! If you have access to Apple Podcasts and haven't left a review for the show yet, this is your chance! If you have already (thank you) you can share the show with a friend! Every share counts for one entry! Either way, you MUST send the screen shot(s) to me at info@simplebyemmy.com between now and September 30th to be entered to win a $50 Amazon gift card! I'll select ONE winner from those who leave reviews and ONE winner from those who share with friends! The winners will be announced on the podcast on Tuesday, October 1! If you're not sure how to leave a review on Apple Podcasts on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, etc. e-mail me at info@simplebyemmy.com and I can send you a short tutorial! Related Episodes: Episode 62: Feeling Scattered? Use the Power of Checklists to Declutter Your Mind with Danielle McGeough from the Plan Goal Plan Podcast Episode 123: 5 Simple Home Management Systems You CAN Stick With Episode 124: The Rise of ADHD in Women and How to Be More Productive When Focus is a Challenge - with Alicia Cohen *** I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com  Podcast -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm   *** Don't Know Where to Start? *** 5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/ 5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/   Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you! Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering and organization coaching! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

19 Syys 202430min

In her book The Four Tendencies, author and podcaster Gretchen Rubin outlines her personality framework based upon how you respond to internal and external expectations. Upholders, Questioners, Obligers, and Rebels approach decluttering and organizing differently, which Rubin outlines briefly in her book Outer Order, Inner Calm. Today I dive a bit more into Rubin’s four tendencies and provide some additional recommendations on how to create a personalzed decluttering plan based upon your type! Resources Mentioned (affiliate links may be included): Four Tendencies Quiz Outer Order, Inner Calm: Declutter and Organize to Make More Room for Happiness by Gretchen Rubin The Four Tendencies: The Indispensable Personality Profiles That Reveal How To Make Your Life Better (and Other People’s Lives Better, Too) by Gretchen Rubin The Minimalists’ Mins Game *2 Year Pod-iversary Review Giveaway! Ends September 30!* 💵 Need a little extra back-to-school cash? 💵 Have you left a written review for the podcast on Apple Podcasts yet OR shared it with a friend? I'm having a review giveaway from now until Monday, September 30th! So far, no one has entered which means you have an excellent chance! If you have access to Apple Podcasts and haven't left a review for the show yet, there's no time like today! If you have already (thank you) you can share the show with a friend! Every share counts for one entry! Either way, you MUST send the screen shot(s) to me at info@simplebyemmy.com between now and September 30th to be entered to win a $50 Amazon gift card! I'll select ONE winner from those who leave reviews and ONE winner from those who share with friends! If you're not sure how to leave a review on Apple Podcasts on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, etc. e-mail me at info@simplebyemmy.com and I can send you a short tutorial!   Related Episodes: Episode 153: STOP Buying Stuff You Don’t Need by Answering This ONE Question Episode 8: Is Clutter Stealing From You? The 4 Things You Can Reclaim Now Even as a Busy Mom Episode 91: Unmotivated to Declutter? 10 Shocking Statistics That Will Make You Think Differently About Your Stuff Episode 44: 8 Important Values Decluttering Teaches Our Kids   *** I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com  Podcast -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm   *** Don't Know Where to Start? *** 5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/ 5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/   Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you! Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering and organization coaching! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

17 Syys 202412min