Welcome to MOMPLEX, a podcast dedicated to helping moms in all stages of motherhood and life. While motherhood is a blessing and a gift, it doesn’t always feel like that. You are raising a human; the stakes have never been higher! I am Scottie Durrett; I am a certified Health and Life Coach, Mom Mentor, and mom of 3, and each week, I dive into ONE topic that will help YOU turn off survival mode as a mom and learn how to THRIVE in your life. When you thrive, so do your kids!
Connect: https://www.instagram.com/scottiedurrett/
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Welcome to MOMPLEX, a podcast dedicated to helping moms in all stages of motherhood and life. While motherhood is a blessing and a gift, it doesn’t always feel like that. You are raising a human; the stakes have never been higher! I am Scottie Durrett; I am a certified Health and Life Coach, Mom Mentor, and mom of 3, and each week, I dive into ONE topic that will help YOU turn off survival mode as a mom and learn how to THRIVE in your life. When you thrive, so do your kids!
Connect: https://www.instagram.com/scottiedurrett/
As a mom navigating the chaotic world of youth sports, I'm overwhelmed by the endless apps, group chats, and logistical nightmares. Managing my kids' sports schedules feels like running a Fortune 500 company from my car, with nothing but a team hat as compensation. I've found myself drowning in multiple sports apps like TeamSnap and SportsEngine, constantly worried about missing crucial information about uniforms, practice times, and tournament availability. To maintain my sanity, I've implemented some game-changing strategies: a color-coded wall calendar, limiting group chat responses, and most importantly, delegating responsibilities to my kids. I'm teaching them to take ownership of their sports commitments, just like I did when I played sports without smartphones. The key is simplifying the chaos, staying calm, and remembering that we moms don't have to carry the entire load. We're in this together, surviving on iced coffee and the hope that someday, coaches will unite and use just one app.
Tips:
1. Wall Calendar Strategy
Get a large white erase board
Color-code by kid, sport, and life activities
Put everything in one visible spot
Update at the beginning of each month
2. Text Chain Management
Stop replying to every group chat
Catch up with parents in person at tournaments
Reduce digital communication stress
3. Delegate to Kids
Have kids ask coaches about practice times
Encourage kids to write their own schedules
Make kids responsible for uniform preparation
Let them manage team expectation
4. Simplification Techniques
Give some responsibilities to kids
Ask partners to help with app management
Reduce digital overwhelm
Focus on personal communication
5. Mindset Shifts
Take radical responsibility for personal wellness
Practice deep breathing to manage anxiety
Recognize you don't have to do everything
Understand that your calm is contagious to kids
6. Practical Tips
Prepare uniforms the night before
Communicate directly with coaches
Keep a backup of all uniforms in a bag
Stay organized and proactive
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momplex with Scottie Durrett
Welcome to MOMPLEX, a podcast dedicated to helping moms in all stages of motherhood and life. While motherhood is a blessing and a gift, it doesn’t always feel like that. You are raising a human; the stakes have never been higher! I am Scottie Durrett; I am a certified Health and Life Coach, Mom Mentor, and mom of 3, and each week, I dive into ONE topic that will help YOU turn off survival mode as a mom and learn how to THRIVE in your life. When you thrive, so do your kids!
Connect: https://www.instagram.com/scottiedurrett/
