Moms Overcoming Overwhelm | Decluttering Tips, Declutter, Systems, Routines for Moms, Home Organization17 Jul 2025

200 // How to be Busy Well (Even When Life is Chaotic) - with Rachelle Crawford from Abundant Life with Less

If you’re in a busy season or anticipate one coming up soon, or just want to know how to approach busy seasons that come out of nowhere without getting overwhelmed, this conversation is for you! Rachelle Crawford from Abundant Life with Less and the author of Messy Minimalism, is on the podcast to chat about her new book How to Be Busy: Unhurried Living Even When Your Calendar is Chaotic. In addition to writing, Rachelle is a registered nurse and works as a school nurse at the school her children attend. She lives in Michigan with her husband and three children.

We discuss: ⏰ the critical difference between being busy and hurried and why it matters

⏰ why seasonality and capacity are integral to how we experience our days, and something most time management books overlook

⏰ how to “bubble wrap” our busy seasons to experience peace

⏰ Rachelle’s 5-step busy protocol that helps you approach any busy season with ease.

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** 200th Episode Book Giveaway**! In celebration of the 200th episode of the Moms Overcoming Overwhelm podcast and Rachelle’s new book, I will be giving away a copy of How to Be Busy: Unhurried Living Even When Your Calendar is Chaotic.

To enter the giveaway, please leave a 5-star written review in Apple Podcasts (only if you haven’t left one before) OR share it with a friend via text or social media! Screen shot the review BEFORE you submit (as it can take a few days to show up in Apple Podcasts) OR after you share with your friend and e-mail me at info@simplebyemmy.com before 8 PM EST on Tuesday, July 22nd to be eligible.

Good luck!

Connect with Rachelle on Instagram or on her blog, Abundant Life With Less

Related Episodes:

Episode 72: Declutter Your Schedule for a More Intentional Motherhood with Sasha Star Robertson

Episode 136: 3 Time Management Tips to Get More Done This Summer (Even With Kids At Home) - with Michelle Byrd from The Busy Vibrant Mom

Episode 166: Why Compassionate Time Management Matters - with Kendra Adachi from The Lazy Genius

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