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The Unbusy Mom: Because you’re ambitious, you want to grow your business, and you still want a life.

You’re ambitious. You want the money, the challenge, the launches, the strategy, the satisfaction of figuring out a hard problem and thinking, yep, I nailed that.

So how did we end up here?

Working all day and still not getting to the thing you actually wanted to do. Feeling pulled in a million directions. Putting your own projects off again. Being the CEO of your business and somehow also the COO of everybody else’s life.

‘Cause you can make the launch work. The kids’ schedules work. The team work. The Sunday night work. The vacation-with-the-laptop work.

You can make almost anything work.

Until you look up and think… wait. Why am I doing all of this?

I’m Alyssa, and I’ve spent a lot of time figuring out how to build a business I love without making my entire life revolve around keeping it running.

On The Unbusy Mom, we’re going to question some of the things you’ve probably accepted as just how business works.

We’ll talk about motherhood, ambition, Human Design, time management, delegation, productivity…. And the invisible responsibilities that make your business feel heavier than it needs to be.

I.e., what actually has to change when you want a business AND a life. Because I don’t think you’re here to prove how much you can carry.

Because I don’t think you’re here to prove how much you can carry.

You wanted it all – business AND kids.

So you’re going to have to make some changes to the structure of the one you’ve already got.

Copyright: © Alyssa Wolff

Latest Episodes:

How to create a vision for what’s possible in your business and mom life and start dreaming again! Motivation Monday Jun 19, 2023

Show notes

This is motivation Monday, and today we’re talking about the results my clients have gotten, and how you can experience those things, too.

For example:

· Make crazy shifts immediately that just pop things into place for you (that you didn’t even realize were connected in your schedule!)

· Get peace and certainty in your priorities when a family emergency comes up and you suddenly couldn’t work as many hours as you intended to (because you know exactly what’s essential, what’s nice to have, and what can be pushed off later)

Doesn’t it sound wonderful to know that your priorities are so crystal clear, that not even a parent temporarily moving in can phase you?

Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/create-a-vision-for-whats-possible

It’s time to gift yourself some productivity coaching!

Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nope - you don't actually have to choose between the business you want and the life you want.

That's what the Business Cleanout is for.

You send me the messy version of your business, your responsibilities, your projects, your team, your life.

I'll take your whole pile and turn it around within 30 days.

Because you don't need to spend another month trying to make everything fit.

You need to see what can change so you can crush the goals you've been dreaming about and still be there for the kids.

→ Take a look at the Business Cleanout

Too much to do in too little time? Craft the schedule for your ideal work day as a work from home mom! Jun 15, 2023

Show notes

So, you got your ideal day all sorted for the mom side of things – but now you started a business.

Or worse, you don’t have any idea *what* you need to be doing (on either side of your life), but you just know that something has to change.

Frazzle mode isn’t going to cut it for you any longer.

Great! Because that means you see the problem, are fully prepared to do something about it, and want to change.

So let’s get going on that business day-in-a-life transformation for you.

What you’ll learn:

· Know your daily rhythm

· Know your energy flow

· Batch your business tasks accordingly

Because when you do that, you’ll be amazed by how quickly your to-do list resentment disappears.

No more forcing yourself to record something and hating that you did a bad job.

No more nagging sense of “didn’t use my time wisely this morning.”

None of that.

You did your job, got realistic about how much you could give, and allowed yourself to be low energy when you needed to.

What are you going to change about your daily work schedule today?

You’ve got this!

Alyssa

Routines for introverted work-at-home moms:

https://yourunbusylife.com/

Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/ideal-work-day/

Want to get 3 hours back in the day for yourself?

Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nope - you don't actually have to choose between the business you want and the life you want.

That's what the Business Cleanout is for.

You send me the messy version of your business, your responsibilities, your projects, your team, your life.

I'll take your whole pile and turn it around within 30 days.

Because you don't need to spend another month trying to make everything fit.

You need to see what can change so you can crush the goals you've been dreaming about and still be there for the kids.

→ Take a look at the Business Cleanout

Is your house clean enough? Here’s why you need to ignore your cleaning routine if you're working from home (and stop worrying about crumbs on the floor!) Jun 13, 2023

Show notes

What’s on your mind today, mama?

If “chores” or “cleaning” popped up, keep listening – I’ve got a life-changing hack for you to lighten the load.

Because you don’t need any more anxiety over cleaning standards, cleaning routines, or whether your house is clean enough!

What you’ll learn:

· Why you don’t need to worry about crumbs on the floor

· How to stop the inner nagging of your “it’s not clean enough!” critic

· Why you don’t need to be the perfect house cleaner

So what could you shush your brain about today?

Is there a chore that routinely bothers you more frequently than you actually do it?

Do you need to do it more often? Or just ignore the “shoulds” and leave it for when it pops up on your cleaning schedule?

Only you can know – but you already know the answer.

Lighten up, or change the habit (to something more frequent).

Either way, you’re getting rid of the mental clutter, aka orders. And that’s a good thing.

Until next time, happy cleaning! (And forgetting about it in between!)

You’ve got this!

Alyssa

Routines for introverted work-at-home moms:

https://yourunbusylife.com/

Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/ignore-your-cleaning-routine/

Interested in skipping all those hours of clean-up just before bed?

Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nope - you don't actually have to choose between the business you want and the life you want.

That's what the Business Cleanout is for.

You send me the messy version of your business, your responsibilities, your projects, your team, your life.

I'll take your whole pile and turn it around within 30 days.

Because you don't need to spend another month trying to make everything fit.

You need to see what can change so you can crush the goals you've been dreaming about and still be there for the kids.

→ Take a look at the Business Cleanout

Overwhelmed by business tasks? How to use a 3 item to do list in your business! Jun 08, 2023

Show notes

You know what hours you’re working, and what hours you’re playing mom. In fact, you even know how many hours a week you can expect to devote to your business!

That’s great. Wonderful. But do you know… what you’re going to do next? Which project you should be working on once you sit down in front of that computer or crack open that laptop?

Here’s why you need a business to-do list – and why it needs to be every bit as regimented as your household to-do list.

What you’ll learn:

· If 3 item to-do lists work

· What goes in each day

· Why miscellaneous is okay (sometimes)

What you need here is a combination of ruthlessness and grace.

Ruthlessness to pare back that business task list hanging over your head into something achievable each and every day.

Grace to move through that 3-task to-do list with ease and margin between each one of your tasks.

Because life’s going to come up, and you need a bit of flex time to flow around all the minor obstacles inherent in it.

That’s it.

There’s no special secret to being a work-at-home mom.

There’s just scheduling, pinpoint focus, and grace-filled determination.

Determination to fulfill your calling.

Determination to take care of your kids.

And determination to enjoy the process.

We’re not here for burnout, ladies. We’re here to be kingdom changers.

So let’s get this done.

That’s all God asks of us – and His grace is enough.

You’ve got this!

Alyssa

Routines for introverted work-at-home moms:

https://yourunbusylife.com/

Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/3-item-to-do-list-business/

Need to right-size your to-do list and stop stressing out about your day?

Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nope - you don't actually have to choose between the business you want and the life you want.

That's what the Business Cleanout is for.

You send me the messy version of your business, your responsibilities, your projects, your team, your life.

I'll take your whole pile and turn it around within 30 days.

Because you don't need to spend another month trying to make everything fit.

You need to see what can change so you can crush the goals you've been dreaming about and still be there for the kids.

→ Take a look at the Business Cleanout

Cleaning schedules for busy WAHMs: how to choose your cleaning routine if you’re tired of marathon cleaning days on the weekend as a work-at-home mom Jun 06, 2023

Show notes

I’ve got a fun little quiz for you today:

Are you a marathon clean-er, or a devotee of the “a little a day” philosophy?

In other words, do you favor a four-hour cleaning session on Saturday, or do you prefer to complete one cleaning task per day during the work week?

Bonus question: Which way did you grow up cleaning, and does it match your preferred philosophy today?

What you’ll learn:

· How to roll with real life and flex your cleaning schedule

· Why you might need to stop doing all-day Saturday cleaning sessions

· How to change your cleaning routine if you need to clean a little at a time

Which cleaning style fits better with your current season in life?

Go rejigger the chores in your planner and set daily reminders (or delete all the daily ones and move them all to Saturday) if you need to swap what you’re doing.

Because it’s not the type of cleaning routine you’re using that’s the point, it’s how well it matches your needs right now.

Anything need shifting in your cleaning schedule today?

You’ve got this!

Alyssa

Routines for introverted work-at-home moms:

https://yourunbusylife.com/

Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/choose-your-cleaning-routine/

Interested in skipping all those hours of clean-up just before bed?

Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nope - you don't actually have to choose between the business you want and the life you want.

That's what the Business Cleanout is for.

You send me the messy version of your business, your responsibilities, your projects, your team, your life.

I'll take your whole pile and turn it around within 30 days.

Because you don't need to spend another month trying to make everything fit.

You need to see what can change so you can crush the goals you've been dreaming about and still be there for the kids.

→ Take a look at the Business Cleanout

Exactly how I’m going to kickstart your productivity journey as a mom and transform your work from home family life! Motivation Monday Jun 05, 2023

Show notes

This is motivation Monday, and today we’re talking about the first 3 things we’re going tochange in your #momlife when you join #Momlife Made Easy.

The first thing we're going to do is take charge of your to-do list.

Which is why in my program we're going to immediately create more time in your day to work on your business (measured in hours, not minutes!)

Then we're going to apply the Essentialism Criteria to your daily & weekly schedule (so that your top goal in this #momlife season - whether that be adjusting to a new baby, getting through therapy appointments, launching, or homeschooling teenagers) is getting the priority attention it deserves.

And finally, we’re going to make sure you’re getting the breaks you need throughout your day!

Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/kickstart-your-productivity-journey

It’s time to gift yourself some productivity coaching!

Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nope - you don't actually have to choose between the business you want and the life you want.

That's what the Business Cleanout is for.

You send me the messy version of your business, your responsibilities, your projects, your team, your life.

I'll take your whole pile and turn it around within 30 days.

Because you don't need to spend another month trying to make everything fit.

You need to see what can change so you can crush the goals you've been dreaming about and still be there for the kids.

→ Take a look at the Business Cleanout

Bible plus business? How to find God in your pursuit of simplicity as a Christian business mom Jun 01, 2023

Show notes

Does minimalism sound like one of these non-Christian fads that you need to avoid to be a true believer?

Does the paring down of possessions even have any place in a Biblical understanding of stewardship and generosity?

We’re diving into all that, and more, in today’s episode on Biblical minimalism: where that non-consumerist template really came from.

What you’ll learn:

· Minimalism and generosity

· Money is not our master

· Minimalism as lived-out values

What’s your take on Christian minimalism? What would be your God-centered why for reducing possessions?

Take a moment (or more than a moment) to journal on that today.

What you come up with is going to change the course of your family for good.

So what are you waiting for? Let’s get going, living as Christian minimalists!

You’ve got this!

Alyssa

Routines for introverted work-at-home moms:

https://yourunbusylife.com/

Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/god-simplicity/

Want to get 3 hours back in the day for yourself?

Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nope - you don't actually have to choose between the business you want and the life you want.

That's what the Business Cleanout is for.

You send me the messy version of your business, your responsibilities, your projects, your team, your life.

I'll take your whole pile and turn it around within 30 days.

Because you don't need to spend another month trying to make everything fit.

You need to see what can change so you can crush the goals you've been dreaming about and still be there for the kids.

→ Take a look at the Business Cleanout

Are you an introverted work-at-home mom? This is how to get the quiet you need during the day to focus on work and knock out your to-do list as an online entrepreneur! May 30, 2023

Show notes

It’s hard being an introverted mom sometimes, isn’t it?

You accidentally yell at the kids to be quiet. (Oops. I should be quiet, too.)

You love your kids – but they’re talking too much, too loudly, all at once.

(Robert’s Rules of Order, anyone? Somehow I don’t think they’d work on three-year-olds - alas.)

You want your own quiet time (aka mommy recharge time). But without making the kids feel like they’re at fault. That if you didn’t have them, you’d be happy.

And that’s a challenge. No mistake.

But you’ve got this – you’re an action-taking, problem-solving woman, as Allie Casazza says.

And so, what do you do?

What you’ll learn:

· Solve the real problem

· Take action on your own

· What to do if you need more than one break during the day

See what you can do today.

Make life better for yourself. Honor your introversion.

You’re an action-taking, problem-solving woman – Allie Casazza says so.

I know so.

Go do this.

Which block during your afternoon (or morning!) are you going to mark off as “mama’s time” today?

You’ve got this!

Alyssa

Routines for introverted work-at-home moms:

https://yourunbusylife.com/

Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/quiet-focus/

Are you exhausted from spending naptime cleaning up the house?

Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nope - you don't actually have to choose between the business you want and the life you want.

That's what the Business Cleanout is for.

You send me the messy version of your business, your responsibilities, your projects, your team, your life.

I'll take your whole pile and turn it around within 30 days.

Because you don't need to spend another month trying to make everything fit.

You need to see what can change so you can crush the goals you've been dreaming about and still be there for the kids.

→ Take a look at the Business Cleanout

Client Case Study: Help! I need my kids to be quiet when I’m on video – but I don’t want to use screens! Productivity advice for the work at home mom! May 29, 2023

Show notes

This is a Client Case Study, and today we’re talking about what to do when you need your kids to be quiet when you’re on video – but you don’t want them to be on screens!

(Aka, how to keep your kids quiet and engaged *within* your personal values and boundaries around tech time as a family.)

Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/i-dont-want-to-use-screens

Interested in letting introverted #momlife be easy?

Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nope - you don't actually have to choose between the business you want and the life you want.

That's what the Business Cleanout is for.

You send me the messy version of your business, your responsibilities, your projects, your team, your life.

I'll take your whole pile and turn it around within 30 days.

Because you don't need to spend another month trying to make everything fit.

You need to see what can change so you can crush the goals you've been dreaming about and still be there for the kids.

→ Take a look at the Business Cleanout

Bible plus business? How to find God in your business planning as a Christian business mom May 25, 2023

Show notes

Does it feel like planning and following the Spirit’s lead can’t go together? Are you conflicted about where the line is between worldly advice and commonsense wisdom?

That’s exactly what we’re exploring today: the role of planning (if any) in Biblical decision making.

Because I think you absolutely can have both (a plan and a leading), and here’s why.

What you’ll learn:

· Wise decisions from the Bible

· How planning can be done to the glory of God

· Flexing to His glory

Find a way to bring God into your schedule – whether that’s a 5-second prayer every time you sit down to plan your week, to reframe the tasks you’re about to do – or whether you need to plan during a prayer time so you can really go through everything on your goals and dreams list with Him.

Whichever works best for you.

Me? I’m doing a little of both.

What are you going to change for your next planning session, so that you can truly say you’re doing it *with* God?

You’ve got this!

Alyssa

Routines for introverted work-at-home moms:

https://yourunbusylife.com/

Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/god-planning/

Do you need some a lot of white space in your calendar?

Book your free Work/Life Balance session: https://yourunbusylife.com/free-call/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nope - you don't actually have to choose between the business you want and the life you want.

That's what the Business Cleanout is for.

You send me the messy version of your business, your responsibilities, your projects, your team, your life.

I'll take your whole pile and turn it around within 30 days.

Because you don't need to spend another month trying to make everything fit.

You need to see what can change so you can crush the goals you've been dreaming about and still be there for the kids.

→ Take a look at the Business Cleanout

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