We are now officially in the busy holiday season, after Halloween, close to Thanksgiving, almost to Christmas and New Year’s.  This season is a mixture of excitement for the holiday season, filled with so many more to do’s.  It's such a fun season, but it can be overwhelming too.  We try to plan and smooth out our week.  If you’ve ever spent a Sunday night mapping out your week, thinking through all the logistics— color-coded schedule, meal plan, maybe even diving into your planner — only to have it all unravel by Wednesday, then today’s episode is for you.  The good news is that you’re not doing anything wrong. You don’t need to be more disciplined or organized. You just need a system that actually works for your real life and is personalized for you, not someone else’s perfect routine from Pinterest.  Today we will be taking about why our routines keep falling apart, what to do instead so your systems actually stick, even when life goes sideways.”   Reminder: We have some fun things coming up NEXT week!  I’m putting the finishing touches on a special gift for you that I know you will love, so stay tuned.  Make sure you’re on our email list, so you don’t miss out.  You can go to the website www.byrdmichelle.com or connect with me at contact@byrdmichelle.com.  If you have any questions or just want to say hi you can reach me there.     I pray this blesses you! Michelle   PS If you need some extra accountability or help with productivity hacks, time management tools, mapping out a more efficient daily or weekly schedule, time blocking and so much more. We will break down what isn’t working in your schedule, create new personalized goals for you, and determine the next new steps you need to take to have more freedom and live with more joy and laughter!     Grab a coaching call with me at: https://calendly.com/byrd-michelle/bonus-one-time-un-stuck-time-management-coachin-clone   Email: contact@byrdmichelle.com website: www.byrdmichelle.com Free Productivity Planner - my gift to you! www.byrdmichelle.com  Come join our Facebook Group: The Busy Vibrant Mom https://www.facebook.com/groups/2315591962144641/

We’re heading into that season where the calendar fills up fast — class parties, work deadlines, travel plans, time with family, fun events — and somewhere in there, you’re supposed to feel merry and bright and create perfect family memories.  But if you’re anything like me, you might already be feeling that low hum of stress starting to build. The pressure to do everything and curate perfect family memories over the holiday, on top of doing all the things you are already doing.  The holiday season can be magical, but also overwhelming.  So how can we make this holiday season feel lighter and less stressful? The answer is margin.  That breathing room in your day that lets you pivot when life happens — or just sit and drink your coffee while it’s still hot. And friend, margin isn’t a luxury… It's a lifeline.  We touched on margin in the last episode, but today we will talk about why margin might be missing, and how to practically fit margin into your already busy week before the holidays hit. Reminder: We have some fun things coming up this fall.  I’m putting the finishing touches on a special gift for you that I know you will love, so stay tuned.  Make sure you’re on our email list, so you don’t miss out.  You can go to the website www.byrdmichelle.com or connect with me at contact@byrdmichelle.com.  If you have any questions or just want to say hi you can reach me there.  I pray this blesses you!MichellePS. If you need some extra accountability or help with productivity hacks, time management tools, mapping out a more efficient daily or weekly schedule, time blocking and so much more. We will break down what isn’t working in your schedule, create new personalized goals for you, and determine the next new steps you need to take to have more freedom and live with more joy and laughter!  Grab a coaching call with me at:https://calendly.com/byrd-michelle/bonus-one-time-un-stuck-time-management-coachin-cloneEmail: contact@byrdmichelle.comwebsite: www.byrdmichelle.comFree Productivity Planner - my gift to you! www.byrdmichelle.com Come join our Facebook Group: The Busy Vibrant Momhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/2315591962144641/

If you’ve ever found yourself racing through your week, running late to the school car line, frantically yelling at kids to get in the car, heating up your morning coffee for the third time, and wondering why it always feels like you’re playing catch-up? Then today’s episode is for you.  Most of us feel like we’re barely holding it together (some days more than others, right?).  You’re juggling work, home, kids, meals, and about a thousand invisible tasks - and even when you try harder, it feels like you never quite catch up.  The truth is that you’re not lazy, and you’re definitely not broken.  You’re just running a life without a rhythm that actually works for you.  In today’s episode we’re digging into the three real reasons you keep feeling behind, and what needs to shift so you can finally breathe and get ahead - not in a hustle type of way, but in a peaceful, confident, I’ve got this kind of way.  Grab your favorite beverage and let’s dive in!  Reminder: We have some fun things coming up this fall.  I’m putting the finishing touches on a special gift for you that I know you will love, so stay tuned.  Make sure you’re on our email list, so you don’t miss out.  You can go to the website www.byrdmichelle.com or connect with me at contact@byrdmichelle.com.  If you have any questions or just want to say hi you can reach me there. I pray this blesses you!MichellePS. If you need some extra accountability or help with productivity hacks, time management tools, mapping out a more efficient daily or weekly schedule, time blocking and so much more. We will break down what isn’t working in your schedule, create new personalized goals for you, and determine the next new steps you need to take to have more freedom and live with more joy and laughter!  Grab a coaching call with me at:  https://calendly.com/byrd-michelle/bonus-one-time-un-stuck-time-management-coachin-clone Email: contact@byrdmichelle.comwebsite: www.byrdmichelle.comFree Productivity Planner - my gift to you! www.byrdmichelle.comCome join our Facebook Group: The Busy Vibrant Mom https://www.facebook.com/groups/2315591962144641/  

As moms we take on a lot over the holiday season, whether that be Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s etc. So what can we do now that will make the holiday season lighter and more enjoyable.  As a natural planner I have found that this is in direct parallel to how I enjoy the holiday season.  The more tasks and to-do items that I can get off my list before Thanksgiving and Christmas the less anxious and stressed I feel and the more I am actually able to focus on the Christmas Eve service or enjoy time with family over Thanksgiving.  Today we will be talking about ten things you can do right now to make the holiday season a bit lighter, less busy, and more peaceful.  Now before you turn off the episode imagining it’s just another laundry list of to-do items, take a deep breath and know that this is just a suggested list and all or any of these tasks do not need to get done right here and now.  I invite you to grab a warm beverage, take a deep breath, walk through this list, and think about one thing you could do now to make the season lighter.   Reminder: We have some fun things coming up this fall.  Use code: FALLREFRESH10 to get 10% off a coaching call with me.  (https://byrdmichelle.thrivecart.com/unstuck-personal-coaching-60min/) If you are listening to this episode and need some help carving out time, working through a transition, or trying to balance work and life.  I would love to help you:  You can leave a message on the website www.byrdmichelle.com  You can grab the free Productivity Planner that I use with all my clients, on my website www.byrdmichelle.com  You can book a 20 min Discovery Call with me totally free and we can talk though what you need (https://calendly.com/byrd-michelle/bonus-one-time-un-stuck-time-management-coachin-clone) As always if you have any questions or want to just say hi you can reach me at contact@byrdmichelle.com. I pray this blesses you!Michelle

More often than not we just have too much in our head.  Too many tasks that we can’t even write them down…that’s when we need to stop.  How do I know? This was me last week.  Maybe it was because we were in a busy season of three kids doing sports, or that I was traveling every weekend and playing catch up during the week, or maybe it was all the things that I take care of and the invisible mental load piling up.  We as moms hold so much, the invisible mental load, household management, work management, the social schedule, appointments, errands, meal prep, etc.  So what do we do when we don’t even know what tasks are a priority? When everything seems important? Oftentimes I hear from clients that they don’t even know where to start, or what task they should prioritize, because every task seems important.  Today we will walk through some practical steps to use when you don’t know where to start and your to-do list seems out of control.  We will break down your to-do list and help you get clarity, so that you can prioritize and have more peace knowing you are working on the most important thing.  Grab that coffee and let’s get started!  Reminder We have some fun things coming up this fall.  Use code: FALLREFRESH10 to get 10% off a coaching call with me.  (https://byrdmichelle.thrivecart.com/unstuck-personal-coaching-60min/) If you are listening to this episode and need some help carving out time, working through a transition, or trying to balance work and life.  I would love to help you:  You can leave a message on the website www.byrdmichelle.com  You can grab the free Productivity Planner that I use with all my clients, on my website www.byrdmichelle.com  You can book a 20 min Discovery Call with me totally free and we can talk though what you need (https://calendly.com/byrd-michelle/bonus-one-time-un-stuck-time-management-coachin-clone) As always if you have any questions or want to just say hi you can reach me at contact@byrdmichelle.com. I pray this blesses you!Michelle

You are in for a special treat! This is another episode of Coffee & Tea (with M&E) real moms talking about real things.  Join Emily McDermott, the host of Moms Overcoming Overwhelm, and I as we talk about what didn’t work this week, how we pivoted, what things we are excited about, and things that made us laugh! We wanted to provide moms with real life examples of time management, organization, and pivoting when life throws you curveballs. So grab your coffee or tea, pull up a chair, and join us!    Reminder: We have some fun things coming up this fall.  Use code: FALLREFRESH10 to get 10% off a coaching call with me.  (https://byrdmichelle.thrivecart.com/unstuck-personal-coaching-60min/) If you are listening to this episode and need some help carving out time, working through a transition, or trying to balance work and life.  I would love to help you:  You can leave a message on the website www.byrdmichelle.com  You can grab the free Productivity Planner that I use with all my clients, on my website www.byrdmichelle.com  You can book a 20 min Discovery Call with me totally free and we can talk though what you need (https://calendly.com/byrd-michelle/bonus-one-time-un-stuck-time-management-coachin-clone) As always if you have any questions or want to just say hi you can reach me at contact@byrdmichelle.com. I pray this episode blesses you!Michelle Email: contact@byrdmichelle.comwebsite: www.byrdmichelle.comCome join our Facebook Group: The Busy Vibrant Mom   PS.  If you would like to connect with Emily McDermott you can reach her at:  Moms Overcoming Overwhelm Podcast: https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/ Simple by Emmy: http://www.simplebyemmy.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplebyemmy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simplebyemmy/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1OzHKsGziu5IbkaHBQXGIw Facebook Group - Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms: tinyurl.com/momsovercomingoverwhelm Contact E-mail: info@simplebyemmy.com Freebie: 5 Mindset Shifts To Help you Let Go of Clutter: https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Do you ever just feel exhausted? Your head feels full of to-do items, should do tasks, must do timeline deadline tasks.  In a world full of messages we often miss the fact that we are bombarded with noise, hidden agendas, and constant consumer messaging non stop.  It's hard not to notice when our inbox is overflowing with emails, and we need to sift through to find what is urgent and what is just junk.  Every time we pop in our earbuds to listen to podcasts, music, audio books check out social media, or watch a YouTube clip we are bombarded with countless marketing ads.  We can’t even skip commercials now if we are watching something on demand.  It’s ridiculous! This is the real reason you feel overwhelmed, frustrated, and exhausted.  You are constantly sifting through messages all day long trying to determine if it is an important message that you need to do something about, good information to consume, or just junk.  We don’t even notice that it is wearing on our brains and our ability to make clear decisive decisions.  And we wonder why it’s hard to be decisive or why we feel exhausted and tired when we “haven't done much.” In this episode we will walk through signs of mental overload and brain fatigue, talk about practical steps we can take to minimize feeling mentally overwhelmed, and find real solutions in this screen centric world (it’s not just tossing your phone out the window, but that would be nice).     Reminder:  We have some fun things coming up this fall.  Use code: FALLREFRESH10 to get 10% off a coaching call with me.  (https://byrdmichelle.thrivecart.com/unstuck-personal-coaching-60min/) If you are listening to this episode and need some help carving out time, working through a transition, or trying to balance work and life.  I would love to help you:  You can leave a message on the website www.byrdmichelle.com  You can grab the free Productivity Planner that I use with all my clients  You can book a 20 min Discovery Call with me totally free and we can talk though what you need (https://calendly.com/byrd-michelle/bonus-one-time-un-stuck-time-management-coachin-clone) I pray this episode blesses you!MichellePS. If you need some extra accountability or help with productivity hacks, time management tools, mapping out a more efficient daily or weekly schedule, time blocking and so much more. We will break down what isn’t working in your schedule, create new personalized goals for you, and determine the next new steps you need to take to have more freedom and live with more joy and laughter!  Grab a coaching call with me at:Email: contact@byrdmichelle.comwebsite: www.byrdmichelle.comCome join our Facebook Group: The Busy Vibrant Mom

Do you ever feel inadequate to train your kids spiritually? Maybe you feel uncomfortable asking them deep questions? Is it difficult  knowing where to start to encourage your kids in their faith?  It can be hard to model our faith to our kids, and so many of us may feel inadequate, uncomfortable, and overwhelmed.  I am so excited to introduce you to Beth Meverden.  Beth Meverden has been ministering to children, teens, and their parents for over 25 years. She has authored numerous resources, articles, and teaching curricula for parents, youth, and children’s ministry, including her book, Church(ing) Kids: 4 Keys to Keeping Your Children Engaged in Church. Beth and her amazing husband live in Colorado and have one daughter and two sons.  Beth has such a heart for kids, especially teens to know what they believe and why. Pull up a chair and grab your coffee as Beth and I talk about how to encourage your kids in their spiritual journey, practical steps you can take as a busy mom, and the importance of your daily habit. Reminder:  We have some fun things coming up this fall.  Our Group Coaching Program, Get Your Time Back 10 weeks to get your systems in place, and to create your dream schedule just kicked off. If you are sorry that you missed it and want to join the waitlist for the next round in the spring go to: (https://michellebyrd.myflodesk.com/waitlist)    If you are listening to this episode and need some help carving out time, working through a transition, or trying to balance work and life.  I would love to help you:  You can leave a message on the website www.byrdmichelle.com  You can grab the free Productivity Planner that I use with all my clients at my website www.byrdmichelle.com You can book a 20 min Discovery Call with me totally free and we can talk though what you need: https://calendly.com/byrd-michelle/bonus-one-time-un-stuck-time-management-coachin-clone As always if you have any questions or want to just say hi you can reach me at contact@byrdmichelle.com.   If you would like to connect with Beth you can reach her at:  https://www.bethmeverden.com/ https://www.instagram.com/trainingyourchild/ https://bethmeverden.substack.com/ trainingyourchild@gmail.com https://www.bethmeverden.com/share   I pray this episode blesses you!MichellePS. If you need some extra accountability or help with productivity hacks, time management tools, mapping out a more efficient daily or weekly schedule, time blocking and so much more. We will break down what isn’t working in your schedule, create new personalized goals for you, and determine the next new steps you need to take to have more freedom and live with more joy and laughter!  Grab a coaching call with me at:Email: contact@byrdmichelle.comwebsite: www.byrdmichelle.comFree Productivity Planner - my gift to you! Just go to my websiteCome join our Facebook Group: The Busy Vibrant Mom

Are you finding it hard to get everything done on your to-do list?  Do you feel discouraged at the end of the day when you look at all the unfinished tasks? Are you just wondering how to balance it all? I am so excited to introduce you to Lori Oberbroeckling! Lori and I connected when we both spoke at the Busy Mom’s Blueprint Summit in the spring.  Lori Whitney Oberbroeckling is passionate about helping women who want fulfilling careers–or side hustles or passion projects–while also wanting to feel present and connected to their families. She believes that women can have an extraordinary home, an extraordinary career, and be extraordinarily happy at the same time. Lori wrote Secrets of Supermom: How Extraordinary Moms Succeed at Work and Home & How You Can Too! In it she shares tips, strategies, and quick wins for moms that want it all  Lori is a wife and mom of four, all while working as a leader in corporate America, podcasting on The Secrets of Supermom Show, and running her business. She has a bachelor’s degree in psychology with graduate training in marriage and family therapy and counseling. She helps moms who want it all develop the skills, habits, and confidence to happily have it all.  Pull up a chair and grab your coffee as Lori and I talk about how to actually get your to do list done by managing your energy.   Reminder: We have some fun things coming up this fall.  Our Group Coaching Program, Get Your Time Back 10 weeks to get your systems in place, and to create your dream schedule just kicked off. If you are sorry that you missed it and want to join the waitlist for the next round in the spring go to: (https://michellebyrd.myflodesk.com/waitlist)  If you are listening to this episode and need some help carving out time, working through a transition, or trying to balance work and life.  I would love to help you.  Here are some free options:  You can leave a message on the website www.byrdmichelle.com and I will answer your question on the podcast (just like free coaching!) You can grab the free Productivity Planner that I use with all my clients  You can book a 20 min Discovery Call with me totally free and we can talk though what you need  As always if you have any questions or want to just say hi you can reach me at contact@byrdmichelle.com.   If you would like to connect with Lori you can reach her at:  Website: https://www.secretsofsupermom.com Podcast: https://secretsofsupermom.com/the-blog/ Facebook Page: https://www.Facebook.com/secretsofsupermom Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/secretsofsupermom Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/secretsofsupermom LinkedIn: https://www.LinkedIn.com/in/secretsofsupermom Amazon Link to Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08VSDJ398/ FAVORITE FREEBIE: https://secretsofsupermom.mykajabi.com/offers/5cJGStjm?coupon_code=SUPERMOM   I pray this episode blesses you!MichellePS. If you need some extra accountability or help with productivity hacks, time management tools, mapping out a more efficient daily or weekly schedule, time blocking and so much more. We will break down what isn’t working in your schedule, create new personalized goals for you, and determine the next new steps you need to take to have more freedom and live with more joy and laughter!  Grab a coaching call with me at:Email: contact@byrdmichelle.comwebsite: www.byrdmichelle.comFree Productivity Planner - my gift to you! Just go to my websiteCome join our Facebook Group: The Busy Vibrant Mom

As busy moms we so often put ourselves at the bottom of the list.  We are so busy managing our home, shuttling kids, figuring out logistics, finishing projects, that we just don’t have the time or bandwidth to manage our health and our needs.  There is a better way my friends, and that is exactly why I wanted to introduce you to our guest, Barbara Kris.  Barbara and I connected when we both spoke at the Busy Mom’s Blueprint Summit in the spring.  Barbara Kris is a speaker, certified wellness coach, and founder of the Reset Method, a holistic approach designed to help busy moms over 40 lose weight, reclaim their energy, and feel confident in their skin again. With a passion for simplifying health in the midst of chaos, Barbara empowers women to break free from fad diets, hormone confusion, and all-or-nothing mindsets.  Drawing from her own journey and years of coaching experience, Barbara equips her clients with realistic, sustainable strategies that fit into full schedules and real life. Whether on stage or online, her message is clear: it’s never too late to feel strong, energized, and in control of your health.  Pull up a chair and grab your coffee as Barbara and I talk about how moms can avoid burnout, signs of burnout, and practical steps you can take if you are feeling burned out, overwhelmed, and just don’t know what to do Reminder: We have some fun things coming up this fall.  Our Group Coaching Program, Get Your Time Back 10 weeks to get your systems in place, and to create your dream schedule just kicked off. If you are sorry that you missed it and want to join the waitlist for the next round in the spring go to: (https://michellebyrd.myflodesk.com/waitlist)    If you are listening to this episode and need some help carving out time to work on your health goals, eating healthy or time to work out I would love to help you.  Here are some free options:  You can leave a message on the website www.byrdmichelle.com and I will answer your questions on the podcast (free coaching!) You can grab the free Productivity Planner that I use with all my clients  You can book a 20 min Discovery Call with me totally free and we can talk though what you need  As always if you have any questions or want to just say hi you can reach me at contact@byrdmichelle.com.   If you would like to connect with Barbara Kris, you can reach her at: FB - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100008793461146 IG - @officialbarbarakris website - www.barbarakris.com Email - bk@barbarakris.com Ditch the Diet Guide - https://bkmethod.myflodesk.com/women40guide Burnout Self Audit - https://bkmethod.myflodesk.com/burnout I pray this episode blesses you!MichellePS. If you need some extra accountability or help with productivity hacks, time management tools, mapping out a more efficient daily or weekly schedule, time blocking and so much more. We will break down what isn’t working in your schedule, create new personalized goals for you, and determine the next new steps you need to take to have more freedom and live with more joy and laughter!  Grab a coaching call with me at:Email: contact@byrdmichelle.comwebsite: www.byrdmichelle.comFree Productivity Planner - my gift to you! Just go to my websiteCome join our Facebook Group: The Busy Vibrant Mom

You are in for a special treat! This is another episode of Coffee & Tea (with M&E) Real Moms Talking About Real Things.  Join Emily McDermott, the host of Moms Overcoming Overwhelm and I as we talk about what didn’t work this week, how we pivoted, what things we are excited about, and things that made us laugh! We wanted to provide moms with real life examples of time management, organization, and pivoting when life throws you curveballs. So grab your coffee or tea, pull up a chair, and join us!    Reminder:  We have some fun things coming up this fall, so make sure you’re getting all the emails (www.byrdmichelle.com or contact@byrdmichelle.com) If you are listening to this episode and need some help carving out time, working through a transition, or trying to balance work and life.  I would love to help you:  You can leave a message on the website www.byrdmichelle.com and get free coaching on the podcast You can grab the free Productivity Planner that I use with all my clients at my website: www.byrdmichelle.com You can book a 20 min Discovery Call with me totally free and we can talk though what you need (https://calendly.com/byrd-michelle/bonus-one-time-un-stuck-time-management-coachin-clone) As always if you have any questions or want to just say hi you can reach me at contact@byrdmichelle.com.   Bio:  Emily McDermott is an Air Force wife and mom to two energetic boys living in Fairfax, Virginia. She is also the host of the top 1% globally ranked podcast Moms Overcoming Overwhelm where she helps moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. As a virtual and in-person decluttering coach, she works with moms one-on-one to define what matters, eliminate what doesn’t and automate the rest. Emily enjoys writing custom poetry, dancing, and eating peanut butter out of the jar.   Contact Info:  Moms Overcoming Overwhelm Podcast: https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/ Simple by Emmy: http://www.simplebyemmy.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplebyemmy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simplebyemmy/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1OzHKsGziu5IbkaHBQXGIw Facebook Group - Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms: tinyurl.com/momsovercomingoverwhelm Contact E-mail: info@simplebyemmy.com Freebie: 5 Mindset Shifts To Help you Let Go of Clutter: https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/   Links Mentioned In Show Notes:  Conversation Cards - https://a.co/d/8bLgBvI, https://a.co/d/cvpGfVX The Anxious Generation Book - https://a.co/d/bZESGa3 I pray this blesses you!MichellePS. If you need some extra accountability or help with productivity hacks, time management tools, mapping out a more efficient daily or weekly schedule, time blocking and so much more. We will break down what isn’t working in your schedule, create new personalized goals for you, and determine the next new steps you need to take to have more freedom and live with more joy and laughter!  Grab a coaching call with me at:Email: contact@byrdmichelle.comwebsite: www.byrdmichelle.comFree Productivity Planner - my gift to you! Just go to my websiteCome join our Facebook Group: The Busy Vibrant Mom

Are you struggling with a newborn or a toddler that won’t sleep? Have you just given up and resorted to having kids sleep in your bed or waking up throughout the night? Are you feeling frustrated, sleep deprived, and at the end of your rope? I am so excited to introduce you to Sue Mcglinchey! Sue and I connected when we both spoke at the Busy Mom’s Blueprint Summit in the spring.  Sue is a Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant, a Certified Newborn Care Specialist. And founder of Tender Care Newborn Services &  Sleep Training with Tender Care. She serves families both nationally and internationally through her virtual services. Sue’s coaching helps teach little ones to sleep 8-12 hours a night, and allows everyone in the household to get the rest they need!  Sue began her journey working with children and families nearly 25 years ago as a nanny and educator, and in the last 10 years Sue has found that her passion lies not only in working with families with infants but also parents of toddlers and preschoolers, helping them to conquer the chaos of getting through the evening routine and into bed. Sue sets families up for sleep success by providing parents with the tools they need to help their children learn to sleep reliably and peacefully through the night.  Pull up a chair and grab your coffee as Sue and I talk about sleep training, and the keys to getting your little one to sleep through the night!  Reminder We have some fun things coming up this fall.  Our Group Coaching Program, Get Your Time Back 10 weeks to get your systems in place, and to create your dream schedule just kicked off. If you are sorry that you missed it and want to join the waitlist for the next round in the spring go to: (https://michellebyrd.myflodesk.com/waitlist)    If you are listening to this episode and need some help carving out time, working through a transition, or trying to balance work and life.  I would love to help you:  You can leave a message on the website www.byrdmichelle.com  You can grab the free Productivity Planner that I use with all my clients  You can book a 20 min Discovery Call with me totally free and we can talk though what you need  As always if you have any questions or want to just say hi you can reach me at contact@byrdmichelle.com.   Contact Info & Social Media Handles For Sue:  https://sleeptrainingwithtendercare.com https://tendercarenewbornservices.com https://www.instagram.com/tendercarenewbornservices/   I pray this blesses you!MichellePS. If you need some extra accountability or help with productivity hacks, time management tools, mapping out a more efficient daily or weekly schedule, time blocking and so much more. We will break down what isn’t working in your schedule, create new personalized goals for you, and determine the next new steps you need to take to have more freedom and live with more joy and laughter!  Grab a coaching call with me at:Email: contact@byrdmichelle.comwebsite: www.byrdmichelle.comFree Productivity Planner - my gift to you! Just go to my websiteCome join our Facebook Group: The Busy Vibrant Mom

How is your school year going? Is your calendar exploding? Mine is.  As moms we are constantly bombarded with tasks, activities, to-do’s, and decisions. Combined with the constant demand of kids, managing the house, social media, email and driving in traffic it’s no wonder that we are feeling overwhelmed and everything feels like too much. Clutter and chaos can drain our mental energy more than we think and leave us drained before we even start all the tasks on our to-do list.  So what do we do when life feels like too much? In today’s episode we will touch on why we feel overwhelmed, some strategies on how to deal with days when we feel overwhelmed, and what mindset shifts we can make to feel a bit lighter and more at peace.  So grab your favorite beverage and let’s get started.    REMINDER The doors to our Group Coaching Program, Get Your Time Back just closed.  If you are feeling like you missed out, you did, but it’s ok.  Our next group coaching program will kick off in the spring, so hop on the waitlist so you won’t miss your spot when the doors open again.  In the meantime:  Grab a free 20 min coaching session on my website  Ask questions on my website and I will answer them here on the podcast (it’s essentially free coaching)  Grab a personal coaching session  Sign up for the waitlist and join us in the spring https://michellebyrd.myflodesk.com/waitlist  I pray this blesses you!MichellePS. If you need some extra accountability or help with productivity hacks, time management tools, mapping out a more efficient daily or weekly schedule, time blocking and so much more. We will break down what isn’t working in your schedule, create new personalized goals for you, and determine the next new steps you need to take to have more freedom and live with more joy and laughter!  Grab a coaching call with me at:Email: contact@byrdmichelle.comwebsite: www.byrdmichelle.comFree Productivity Planner - my gift to you! Just go to my websiteCome join our Facebook Group: The Busy Vibrant Mom

It’s officially fall now.  Kids are in school, leaves are changing colors, fall decorations are out, pumpkin spice latte’s are back, and we can’t wait for it to be full on sweater weather.  Now that our days are full, work projects have ramped up, our calendar has exploded with events, and we shuttle kids like an unpaid uber driver. You may be wondering where your time goes.  How do you actually get stuff done while balancing work, home, family and all the things? One of the tricks I teach my clients is, when to do specific tasks throughout your day.  How to be productive in your day without feeling the need to be busy all day long and exhausted.   Today we are diving into exactly how to structure your day and map out your tasks, so you feel accomplished at the end of the day instead of just exhausted.    Reminder: The doors to our Group Coaching Program, Get Your Time Back just closed.  If you are feeling like you missed out, you did, but it’s ok.  Our next group coaching program will kick off in the spring, so hop on the waitlist so you won’t miss your spot when the doors open again.  And if this fall didn’t work for you, shoot me a DM @thebusyvibrantmom.com or email me at contact@byrdmichelle.com and let me know what time does work to jump into a group coaching program.    In the meantime:  Grab a free 20 min coaching session on my website (https://calendly.com/byrd-michelle/bonus-one-time-un-stuck-time-management-coachin-clone) Ask questions on my website (www.byrdmichelle.com) and I will answer them here on the podcast (it’s essentially free coaching)! Grab a personal coaching session (https://byrdmichelle.thrivecart.com/unstuck-personal-coaching-60min/) Sign up for the waitlist and join us in the spring https://michellebyrd.myflodesk.com/waitlist    I pray this blesses you!MichellePS. If you need some extra accountability or help with productivity hacks, time management tools, mapping out a more efficient daily or weekly schedule, time blocking and so much more. We will break down what isn’t working in your schedule, create new personalized goals for you, and determine the next new steps you need to take to have more freedom and live with more joy and laughter!  Grab a coaching call with me at:Email: contact@byrdmichelle.comwebsite: www.byrdmichelle.comFree Productivity Planner - my gift to you! Just go to my websiteCome join our Facebook Group: The Busy Vibrant Mom

How is your transition from summer to school going? Did you get a chance to jump into our Back 2 Basics School Challenge? Hopefully you did and were able to get a few steps ahead of the freight train that is school.  If not, go back and check out those bonus episodes with our guests to make the transition to school a bit easier.  Today we are diving into something really special.  If you’ve ever felt like you’re barely holding it all together, like you’re constantly playing catch-up with your time, your to-do list, and your kid’s needs, like you have zero margin ....you’re not alone.  Been there, done that…in fact, I think every mom almost daily feels like they are just in survival mode, overwhelmed, and barely holding it all together. So today I’m sharing the inside scoop on what happened when a group of amazing moms said yes to something different—and how just a few weeks later, they went from chaos to clarity. From burned out and reactive to peaceful, confident, and even excited to plan their weeks. So if you’re craving more margin, more clarity, and more calm—especially in this back-to-school season—this one’s for you. Grab your drink of choice and let’s get started.   Reminder:  Get Your Time Back Group Coaching is OPEN! Here’s what you need to know: ✅ 10 weeks of group + personal coaching ✅ Only 8–10 spots available (kept small for accountability + 1:1 support) ✅ Doors close Aug 29 ✅ Coaching starts Sept 3 ✅ Revamp your schedule, routines, & systems with strategic time management tools ✅ Create your dream week & prepare for a peaceful holiday season ✨ Don’t wait—spots will fill fast! If you want to grab your spot: https://byrdmichelle.thrivecart.com/get-your-time-back-group-coaching/ If you have any questions you can email me at: contact@byrdmichelle.com or grab a free 20min coaching call https://calendly.com/byrd-michelle/bonus-one-time-un-stuck-time-management-coachin-clone I pray this blesses you!MichellePS. If you need some extra accountability or help with productivity hacks, time management tools, mapping out a more efficient daily or weekly schedule, time blocking and so much more. We will break down what isn’t working in your schedule, create new personalized goals for you, and determine the next new steps you need to take to have more freedom and live with more joy and laughter!  Grab a coaching call with me at:Email: contact@byrdmichelle.comwebsite: www.byrdmichelle.comFree Productivity Planner - my gift to you! Just go to my websiteCome join our Facebook Group: The Busy Vibrant Mom

You are in for a special treat! This is another episode of Coffee & Tea (with M&E) Real Moms Talking About Real Things.  Join Emily McDermott, the host of Moms Overcoming Overwhelm and I as we talk about what didn’t work this week, how we pivoted, what things we are excited about, and things that made us laugh! We wanted to provide moms with real life examples of time management, organization, and pivoting when life throws you curveballs. So grab your coffee or tea, pull up a chair, and join us!   Reminder:    The doors just opened to our Group Coaching Program, Get Your Time Back for this fall!  The doors are open until the end of this month (August 29th because the program starts Sept 3rd).  It will be a 10 week power packed month of personal and group coaching, with a small group of 8-10 people.   We will revamp schedules, routines, and systems using strategic time management tools personalized for you, so that you can create your dream week.  Spots will be filling up fast, so if you don’t want to miss it grab your spot on the waitlist (the link and all the information will be in the show notes- https://michellebyrd.myflodesk.com/waitlist    To Connect With Emily McDermott:  Moms Overcoming Overwhelm Podcast: https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/ Simple by Emmy: http://www.simplebyemmy.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplebyemmy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simplebyemmy/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1OzHKsGziu5IbkaHBQXGIw Facebook Group - Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms: tinyurl.com/momsovercomingoverwhelm Contact E-mail: info@simplebyemmy.com Freebie: 5 Mindset Shifts To Help you Let Go of Clutter: https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/ I pray this blesses you!MichellePS. If you need some extra accountability or help with productivity hacks, time management tools, mapping out a more efficient daily or weekly schedule, time blocking and so much more. We will break down what isn’t working in your schedule, create new personalized goals for you, and determine the next new steps you need to take to have more freedom and live with more joy and laughter!  Grab a coaching call with me at:Email: contact@byrdmichelle.comwebsite: www.byrdmichelle.comFree Productivity Planner - my gift to you! Just go to my websiteCome join our Facebook Group: The Busy Vibrant Mom

How is your transition from summer to school going? No matter how much you plan or you feel ready for school there are always more things.  Right? I feel like the more kids you have the more opportunities for miscommunication and things to slip through the cracks. Truth be told I haven’t redone the white board calendar for this month and it’s already halfway over! What task have you run out of time for or needed to pivot?  Hopefully you were able to do less pivoting after joining us for our Back 2 Basics School Challenge.  We had so much fun with some special guests, Michelle McVittie, Emily McDermott, and Lori Oberbroeckling.  So if you missed the challenge just go back and listen to those bonus episodes.  They are packed full of tools and take aways to help your transition be a bit smoother.  I loved the care and gentleness that Michelle encourages when helping our kids transition, the focus Emily brings to working through your AM & PM blocks, and the practicality that Lori mentioned in how she runs her household of 4 kids and manages a full time job! If you are looking for more ways to ease the transition from summer to school, and soon ramping up for the holiday season I have something special for you!    Special Announcement:  The doors to our Group Coaching Program, Get Your Time Back just opened!  We will only be taking a small group of 8-10 women to intentionally keep it small, so that there will be lots of 1:1 time and accountability.  It will be a 10 week power packed month of personal and group coaching.  The doors are open now until August 29th, because we want to get started by Sept 3rd.  We will revamp schedules, routines, and systems using strategic time management tools personalized for you, so that you can create your dream week.  And we will get you ready for the holiday season, so that you can actually enjoy Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, and all the things.  Spots will be filling up fast, so if you don’t want to miss it grab your spot on the waitlist - all the information will be in this link: https://michellebyrd.myflodesk.com/waitlist  If you have any questions about the program or want to try out coaching to get a feel for the program, grab a free 20 min coaching session with me:  https://calendly.com/byrd-michelle/bonus-one-time-un-stuck-time-management-coachin-clone I hope you enjoy this episode & pray this blesses you!MichellePS. If you need some extra accountability or help with productivity hacks, time management tools, mapping out a more efficient daily or weekly schedule, time blocking and so much more. We will break down what isn’t working in your schedule, create new personalized goals for you, and determine the next new steps you need to take to have more freedom and live with more joy and laughter!  Grab a coaching call with me at:Email: contact@byrdmichelle.comwebsite: www.byrdmichelle.comFree Productivity Planner - my gift to you! Just go to my websiteCome join our Facebook Group: The Busy Vibrant Mom

I’m so excited to bring you this special podcast.  We have three bonus podcasts for you during the three days of the Back 2 Basics Challenge. Today in our final episode we are focusing on systems to have in place as we start the new school year.  We are talking with my friend Lori Oberbroeckling. Lori is a mom of four, corporate leader, podcaster, productivity expert, and author of the book Secrets of Supermom: How Extraordinary Moms Succeed at Work and Home & How You Can Too! She is passionate about helping parents who want fulfilling careers–or side hustles or passion projects–while also wanting to feel present and connected to their families.  Lori is a wealth of information and I am so excited to introduce her to you.  You will want to grab a notebook or relisten to this episode, we touch on ways to make the school year easier, systems to have in place, how to deal with an overflowing email inbox, favorite tech toys, and so much more. Grab that beverage of choice and let’s dive in!    Special Announcement:  Join our 3 day challenge happening this week, August 13-15th.  This challenge isn’t just another to-do—it's a powerful, practical way to take back control of the chaotic transition from summer to school. When you join you get daily prompts to help you shift into school mode, bonus podcast episodes with special guests, a facebook community of other moms to help keep you accountable, and exclusive private podcast episodes just for you!  I wanted to create a challenge that was easy, practical, fun, and where everyone was a winner! Sign up here: https://michellebyrd.myflodesk.com/back2basics Connect with Lori:  Website: https://www.secretsofsupermom.com Podcast: https://secretsofsupermom.com/the-blog/ Facebook Page: https://www.Facebook.com/secretsofsupermom Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/secretsofsupermom Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/secretsofsupermom LinkedIn: https://www.LinkedIn.com/in/secretsofsupermom Amazon Link to Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08VSDJ398/ I pray this blesses you!MichellePS. If you need some extra accountability or help with productivity hacks, time management tools, mapping out a more efficient daily or weekly schedule, time blocking and so much more. We will break down what isn’t working in your schedule, create new personalized goals for you, and determine the next new steps you need to take to have more freedom and live with more joy and laughter!  Grab a coaching call with me at:Email: contact@byrdmichelle.comwebsite: www.byrdmichelle.comFree Productivity Planner - my gift to you! Just go to my website

I’m so excited to bring you this special podcast.  We have three bonus podcasts for you during the three days of the Back 2 Basics Challenge. Today we are talking with one of my good friends Emily McDermott.  Emily McDermott is an Air Force wife and mom to two energetic boys living in Fairfax, Virginia. She is also the host of the top 1% globally ranked podcast Moms Overcoming Overwhelm where she helps moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. As a virtual and in-person decluttering coach, she works with moms one-on-one to define what matters, eliminate what doesn’t and automate the rest. Emily enjoys writing custom poetry, dancing, and eating peanut butter out of the jar.  Emily has been on the podcast numerous times and we recently started a special monthly podcast series, Coffee & Tea with M&E, where we talk more candidly about life as moms, mistakes we have made, and how we pivoted. So go check those out if you missed them.  Grab that beverage of choice and let’s dive in!  Special Announcement:  Join our 3 day challenge happening this week, August 13-15th.  This challenge isn’t just another to-do—it's a powerful, practical way to take back control of the chaotic transition from summer to school. When you join you get daily prompts to help you shift into school mode, bonus podcast episodes with special guests, a facebook community of other moms to help keep you accountable, and exclusive private podcast episodes just for you!  I wanted to create a challenge that was easy, practical, fun, and where everyone was a winner! Sign up here: https://michellebyrd.myflodesk.com/back2basics   Connect with Emily:  Moms Overcoming Overwhelm Podcast: https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/ Simple by Emmy: http://www.simplebyemmy.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplebyemmy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simplebyemmy/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1OzHKsGziu5IbkaHBQXGIw Facebook Group - Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms: tinyurl.com/momsovercomingoverwhelm Contact E-mail: info@simplebyemmy.com Freebie: 5 Mindset Shifts To Help you Let Go of Clutter: https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/ I pray this blesses you!MichellePS. If you need some extra accountability or help with productivity hacks, time management tools, mapping out a more efficient daily or weekly schedule, time blocking and so much more. We will break down what isn’t working in your schedule, create new personalized goals for you, and determine the next new steps you need to take to have more freedom and live with more joy and laughter!  Grab a coaching call with me at:Email: contact@byrdmichelle.comwebsite: www.byrdmichelle.comFree Productivity Planner - my gift to you! Just go to my website

I’m so excited to bring you this special podcast.  We have three bonus podcasts for you during the three days of the Back 2 Basics Challenge.  The transition back to school can be challenging in itself, but when you have a strong-willed child it can feel impossible.  Simple tasks like getting up and getting to school on time can feel like a battle and turn every day into chaos.  It’s hard to be a patient parent in those stressful situations, but that is exactly why I wanted to welcome back our guest, Michelle McVittie.  Michelle and I connected when we both spoke at the Busy Mom’s Blueprint Summit.  Michelle McVittie is a child life specialist and parenting coach with over two decades of experience in pediatric medical and mental health. She is the author of “I Quit! Oh Wait I'm the Mom” and the parenting expert for her local news station in Hamilton, Ontario CHCH Morning Live.  Pull up a chair and grab your summer beverage of choice as Michelle and I talk about simple mindset shifts we can make as parents that can impact the difficulty of transitioning our kids to a new season, what to do if we anticipate a difficult first day of school or even year, and how to react in the moment to handle all the emotions.    Special Announcement:  Just In Case You Missed The Back 2 Basics Challenge here is all the info and the sign up link!  Join our 3 day challenge happening this week, August 13-15th.  This challenge isn’t just another to-do—it's a powerful, practical way to take back control of the chaotic transition from summer to school. When you join you get daily prompts to help you shift into school mode, bonus podcast episodes with special guests, a facebook community of other moms to help keep you accountable, and exclusive private podcast episodes just for you!  I wanted to create a challenge that was easy, practical, fun, and where everyone was a winner! Sign up here: https://michellebyrd.myflodesk.com/back2basics   If you would like to connect with Michelle McVittie:  https://www.instagram.com/momthemanager/ https://ca.pinterest.com/momthemanager/ https://mailchi.mp/f86b21a5a6e5/make-space-for-calm-and-clarity https://mailchi.mp/71b9de31529d/what-the-baby-books-didnt-tell-you-free-training https://mom-the-manager.newzenler.com/courses/less-opposition-more-cooperation-mini-program https://momthemanager.ca/ free training: https://mailchi.mp/71b9de31529d/what-the-baby-books-didnt-tell-you-free-training Michelle’s group Overworked to Overjoyed, where you can connect with parents like you who are also navigating the stress and overwhelm of parenting  Join My Community Of Parents Here If you would like to work with Michelle privately. book a Parenting Power Session with me  I pray this blesses you!MichellePS. If you need some extra accountability or help with productivity hacks, time management tools, mapping out a more efficient daily or weekly schedule, time blocking and so much more. We will break down what isn’t working in your schedule, create new personalized goals for you, and determine the next new steps you need to take to have more freedom and live with more joy and laughter!  Grab a coaching call with me at:Email: contact@byrdmichelle.comwebsite: www.byrdmichelle.comFree Productivity Planner - my gift to you! Just go to my website