67 // 5 Daily Non-Negotiable Habits That Combat My Anxiety and Overwhelm
One of the best ways I know to overcome anxiety and overwhelm is to be proactive in how I spend my time, rather than reactive to whatever the day throws at me. Today I’m sharing 5 habits I do without fail every day to help me combat anxiety and overwhelm I experience as a busy mom. Resources Mentioned (may include affiliate links): Have a question about decluttering, simplifying, systems, or anything else we talk about on the podcast? You can now leave me a voice message here. Scroll to the bottom and look for the microphone and the bottom that says START RECORDING. Who knows, your question may be answered on an upcoming episode! Ashwagandha (NOTE: check with healthcare provider before using any supplements) Magnesium Breakthrough (NOTE: check with healthcare provider before using any supplements) Thriving in Motherhood Planner that I’ve used since 2019 The Bible Recap The Work by Bryon Katie Related Episodes: Episode 26: Loathe Laundry? Learn to Love it with my 20-Minute System Episode 35: The One Habit That Keeps Your Home Clutter-Free with Lisa Lizotte from the Habits and Home Show Episode 28: Are You Constantly Shuffling Around Piles of Papers? Steal my No-Fail Paper Processing Routine Episode 50: 5 Must-Have Back-to-School Routines for Overwhelmed Moms Episode 7: Stop Wasting Time Looking for Stuff in Your Home! Follow This Simple Rule Instead Episode 40: Too Tired to Tackle Your To-Do List? You’re Probably Not Doing These 3 Things *** I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast Learn -＞ 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: Grab a free 10-minute clarity call at https://calendly.com/simplebyemmy/clarity Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching
24 Okt 202314min
66 // How to Simply Nourish Yourself as a Busy, Overwhelmed Mom with Kristen Noriega from the Baby Weight Nutritionist Podcast
What does nourishment look like as a busy, overwhelmed mom? How do we simplify nourishing ourselves and our family? On today’s episode, Kristen Noriega, host of the Baby Weight Nutritionist Podcast is sharing simple, practical nourishment tips to help us replenish what stress and overwhelm depletes in our bodies. Kristen is the busy mom’s go-to for non-diet weight loss and creating a healthy family culture. As a registered dietitian nutritionist, she has been working with moms for over seven years. She is a mom of four littles, military spouse, and Catholic-Christian. On the Baby Weight Nutritionist Podcast, she drops helpful tips to seamlessly fit fun foods, really good nutrition, and movement that lights you up into the cracks of your day. Resources Mentioned: Listen to Kristen’s podcast, Baby Weight Nutritionist Connect with Kristen on Instagram Grab Your FREE Baby Weight Starter Kit Here Find out more about Kristen’s course, the Baby Weight Loss Blueprint My 2-Week Gluten-Free Meal Plan with our family favorites Related Episodes: Episode 41: Fed Up with the Question “What’s for Dinner?” Stress-Free, Simple Meal Planning for Busy Moms with Lauren White from the Intentional Edit Podcast *** I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast Learn -＞ 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: Grab a free 10-minute clarity call at https://calendly.com/simplebyemmy/clarity Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching
19 Okt 202328min
65 // Could Swedish Death Cleaning Be the Decluttering Motivation You Need? 5 Simple Steps to Get You Started
Swedish death cleaning may seem like strange decluttering motivation, but it can help us to think about how our loved ones wont be burdened by our stuff if we were to pass prematurely. Today I’m reviewing 5 simple steps to get you started on your Swedish death cleaning journey, which may help you connect with your decluttering “deepest why”. Resources Mentioned (affiliate links may be included): The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning by Margareta Magnusson 5 Simple Steps to Start Swedish Death Cleaning Free Resource A blog article that dives a bit deeper into what I did at 39 Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning show on Peacock EFFAK (Emergency Financial First Aid Kit) recommended by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) 1Password or LastPass for passwords ScanSnap Scanner Related Episodes: Episode 8: Is Clutter Stealing from You? 4 Things You Can Reclaim Now Even as a Busy Mom Episode 61 - 5 Questions to Get You Unstuck on Your Decluttering Journey Episode 24: Instead of “Does it Spark Joy?” Ask These 4 Questions to Help You Declutter *** I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast Learn -＞ 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: Grab a free 10-minute clarity call at https://calendly.com/simplebyemmy/clarity Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching
17 Okt 202316min
64 // Jumpstart Your Decluttering in 4 Simple Steps with Amy Slenker-Smith from Simply Enough
I constantly hear from moms that they have no idea where to start decluttering. And although I have my own ideas (check out Episode 5 for more), I love getting tips from others in the decluttering and simplicity space. My friend Amy Slenker-Smith from Simply Enough is a living simply coach and writer. She lives near Washington DC with her husband Steve, son Zack, and Zeke the cat. She helps empty nesters and working moms go from overwhelmed, unmotivated, and disorganized to the freeing-feeling of a weight lifted in a clutter-free and organized home. Today Amy is sharing her four best tips for overwhelmed moms to jumpstart their decluttering efforts! So get ready to get motivated! Let’s do this! Resources Mentioned: Connect with Amy at Simply Enough, on Facebook or Instagram Join Amy’s 5 Day Decluttering Challenge *** I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast Learn -＞ 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: Grab a free 10-minute clarity call at https://calendly.com/simplebyemmy/clarity Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching
12 Okt 202335min
63 // 3 Creative Ways to Encourage Your Kids to Declutter
The end of the year will be here before we know it - along with the influx of stuff into our home. Now is the BEST TIME to declutter your kids’ stuff. But how do we get them on board? Here are 3 creative tips that can help encourage your kids to declutter, no matter how resistant they might be to the idea! Resources Mentioned: US Toy Library Association Related Episodes: Episode 18: Are Your Kids Hoarders? 3 Tips for Getting Them On Board with Decluttering Episode 47: Top Tips for Selling on Facebook Marketplace with Melanie Wegener Episode 34: Are Toys Taking Over Your Home? Tackle Toy Clutter with my 5-Step Plan for Busy Moms Episode 46: Declutter When Your Kids are Home for the Summer with These 3 Simple Hacks Episode 13: Dreading the Influx of Toys After Christmas? 4 Ways to Limit Your Kids’ Presents Without Feeling like a Grinch *** I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast Learn -＞ 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: Grab a free 10-minute clarity call at https://calendly.com/simplebyemmy/clarity Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching
10 Okt 202313min
62 // Feeling Scattered? Use the Power of Checklists to Declutter Your Mind with Danielle McGeough from the Plan Goal Plan Podcast
If you are feeling scattered and overwhelmed, and your to-do list is growing longer by the minute, you probably haven’t utilized the power of checklists. In today’s episode Danielle McGeough from the Plan Goal Plan podcast is breaking down how checklists can be a powerful home management tool to free up your mental space for what matters most! Resources Mentioned: Danielle’s podcast Plan Goal Plan My interview on Danielle’s podcast Danielle’s Etsy shop with planning resources Snag your FREE checklists here The Checklist Manifesto by Atal Gawande *** I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast Learn -＞ 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: Grab a free 10-minute clarity call at https://calendly.com/simplebyemmy/clarity Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching
5 Okt 202329min
61 // 5 Questions to Get You Unstuck on Your Decluttering Journey
If you are feeling stuck on your decluttering journey, it may be because you need to connect to your deepest why to gain the motivation to move forward. Today I am diving into 5 questions that will give you the clarity you need to move forward with confidence. Related Episodes: Episode 3: Before you declutter, you MUST do this first Episode 1: My Story of Overcoming Overwhelm Episode 5: Don’t Know Where to Start Decluttering? The Answer May Surprise You *** I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast Learn -＞ 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: Grab a free 10-minute clarity call at https://calendly.com/simplebyemmy/clarity Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching
3 Okt 202315min
60 // A Busy Mom’s Guide to Sustainable Habits and Routines with Brandy Coffin from The Nourished Mom
Do you want to build sustainable habits and routines, but you’re so overwhelmed you don’t know where to start? Today Brandy Coffin, is helping us build routines from the ground up - and even better - teaching us how to get them to stick! Brandy is a wife, follower of Jesus, homeschool mom and time management coach. She is the host of a top 1.5% globally ranked podcast, The Nourished Mom, where she talks about homeschool mom life and balancing 'all the things'. Brandy is passionate about helping other homeschool moms create a balanced, peaceful and efficient homeschool through personalized time management systems, biblical priorities and routine strategies. I hope you are blessed by this conversation with Brandy! Resources Mentioned: GIVEAWAY ALERT! For the entire month of September, if you leave a rating and written review in Apple Podcasts (five stars are my favorite, you can probably guess), take a screen shot of it and e-mail me at info@simplebyemmy.com, you will be entered in a drawing for a decluttering book of your choice! If you already left a rating and review, thank you! Share the podcast with a friend and send the screenshot to me at info@simplebyemmy.com for an entry into the giveaway. The giveaway is all month, and the winner will be announced on my episode airing Tuesday, October 3, 2023. Brandy’s podcast, The Nourished Mom My two-part conversation on her podcast (Part One and Part Two) Find out more about Brandy’s routine strategy coaching Join her free Facebook group for Christian homeschool moms Connect with Brandy on Instagram Related Episodes: Episode 57: Want Your Routines to Stick? 3 Habit Hacks You Have to Try! Episode 26: Loathe Laundry? Learn to Love it with my 20-Minute System Episode 50: 5 Must-Have Back-to-School Routines for Overwhelmed Moms *** I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast Learn -＞ 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: Grab a free 10-minute clarity call at https://calendly.com/simplebyemmy/clarity Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching
28 Sep 202329min
