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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

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What’s in my morning routine as an online business owner – and why I picked it! Try these introvert-friendly mompreneur practices for yourself! Dec 20, 2021

Show notes

It seems like morning routines are all the rage now, aren’t they?

(I will refrain from inquiring whether you, too, have a morning routine.)

Instead, how about a peek into mine? (I know - we’re insatiably curious about someone else’s life.)

And if you do want to begin your own morning rhythm, well… you may just pick up a couple ideas along the way.

Sound good?

Let me take you behind the scenes into my own life.

What you’ll learn:

· The first thing I like to do to get myself in a good frame of mind for the new day

· What must happen – or risk not getting done at all

· What I miss most on the weekends

I look over the day. See what’s ahead. Get myself in the right frame of mind.

Whatever it is, whatever I choose that day, it’s the key.

Perhaps it’s not surprising, then, that as an introvert, quiet would be what I prize most.

So what would you choose, if you had to?

(And I’m not saying you must make up a morning routine, you understand. I’m just opening the conversation.)

What would feel most life-giving to you?

You’ve got this!

Alyssa

Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/whats-in-my-morning-routine/

Routines for introverted moms:

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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/

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

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Why you should stop deep cleaning and give your mental workload a break if you're working from home! Dec 20, 2021

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I think you should ditch the deep cleaning.

And I’m going to tell you why. (Because I’d better back this one up!)

Here are the three reasons why I think giving yourself a pass – calling it a day at “good enough” – is better for your brain.

What you’ll learn:

· Number 1: It removes perfectionism

· Number 2: When you release perfectionism, you’re able to right-size your thinking

· Number 3: you can give your brain a break

See if your life doesn’t feel better – easier – lighter when you embrace the “good enough” cleaning system.

When you just focus on that day’s task, and let the other days take care of themselves.

Floor’s dirty? Yeah, you’ll get to it tomorrow. It’s vacuuming day. But today? It’s not on your radar anymore.

Ditch the deep cleaning to-do’s, and give your (already busy) brain a break.

Your motherhood will thank you.

You’ve got this!

Alyssa

Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/stop-deep-cleaning/

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Are you exhausted from spending naptime cleaning up the house?

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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

How to make grocery shopping easy when you're a work-at-home mom by getting help from your kids! (WAHM tips) Dec 20, 2021

Show notes

Do you ever dread the coming-home part of grocery shopping?

It wasn’t the actual errand of selecting food for the family that’s the chore. It’s the gargantuan job of putting it away.

(Especially with so many mouths to feed.)

How can you stop dreading the unpack-and-put-away part of grocery errands?

Try these three tips to streamline your post-grocery success.

What you’ll learn:

· Make sure you’re getting help unloading

· Get some “put this away here” delegation going

· Define zones in your pantry for easier grocery put away

Will it be perfect? No.

Did you have to do it? No.

Is it worth it? A thousand times yes.

So try it out. Make zones in your pantry, show the older kids where things go, and do a trial run next time you go grocery shopping.

You’ll like the results.

Life skills for them, more time for you.

Win-win.

You’ve got this!

Alyssa

Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/make-grocery-shopping-easy/

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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

The easiest habit hack ever for mompreneurs – but it works! How to show up (so small that it’s silly) and still meet your business goals! Dec 20, 2021

Show notes

Have you ever struggled with habits?

Who hasn’t, right?

This book is going to change your habit life – permanently.

I’m talking about Atomic Habits, written by James Clear. Yes, it’s that good.

Clear puts in the legwork with scientific studies, award-winning sports team, and goal-setting entrepreneurs.

But the real magic of his book comes from the habit hacks he discovered.

What you’ll learn:

· The four laws of successful habit formation, according to Clear

· What is the “plateau of latent potential” – aka, the myth of overnight success?

· The difference between habits, systems, and goals

Grab a copy of Atomic Habits from the library. Make time to read it. Take some notes.

James says, “Winners and losers have the same goals.”

We both want to get healthy, spend more time with our kids, write a book.

The difference is in the system we set up to achieve those goals. (Or don’t set up, as the case may be.)

I want to be on the winning side, don’t you?

You’ve got this!

Alyssa

Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/show-up-so-small-that-its-silly/

Routines for introverted moms:

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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

3 reasons why labeling is a great delegation hack for business owning moms – aka, quit being the only person who can find things! Dec 20, 2021

Show notes

You probably need some labels.

All right, all right – don’t jump all over me. I’m not telling you to go out and get a fancy label maker and use it all over your house.

I’m just saying your kids (or husband!) could probably use a little help. And sometimes the old-fashioned label is the best, fastest way to do that.

I know you know where everything is. You’re the mom – the household manager – your family’s CEO.

But don’t you get tired of telling people detailed directions? Or losing patience when they can’t find what’s right in front of them, and having to go fetch it yourself?

Labels can stop all that. So here’s how to do it.

What you’ll learn:

· Why you need to go around the house and observe from a stranger’s perspective

· Your labels need to makes sense to your family (aka, be easily understood by the kids)

· Last step? Go around and slap those labels on!

Get those bins and boxes labeled so that you can start getting other people to do the fetch and carry work!

Delegation for the win. And all it took was a few labels. (Okay, maybe a few dozen….)

Go forth and conquer! (Especially the idea that only mom can find anything in this house.)

You’ve got this!

Alyssa

Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/3-reasons-labeling-is-a-good-idea/

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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 time blocking the right way as a mom with a business? Find out how to arrange your schedule for peak work-from-home productivity with this technique! Dec 20, 2021

Show notes

You’ve probably heard about time blocking.

It’s one of the most popular productivity tools, and for good reason.

But here’s a question: are you time blocking the right way?

Not just on the regular days. You’ve mastered the flow on those. But what about your busy days?

We all have ‘em. The rush around, barely any time between meals and naps, oh and there’s still supper to make ones.

How can you use time blocking to support you in those days?

What you’ll learn:

· Why you need to take it easy when your schedule is crammed

· How to lower your chore expectations on crazy busy days

· What kinds of tasks should be on your to-do list

This way, after your next busy day, you get to feel accomplished.

What did I do today? Oh yes, that’s right.

I completed all those errands. I got the dusting done. I put supper on the table.

It was a good day.

And you know what? It was.

Busy, but good.

Because you took the pressure off yourself, got realistic about your expectations, and gave yourself bite-size tasks to accomplish.

So where can you lighten the load for your next go-go-go day?

You’ve got this!

Alyssa

Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/time-blocking-the-right-way/

Routines for introverted moms:

https://yourunbusylife.com/

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

Why you need an unload the vehicle routine if you're working from home – and how your kids can actually help you be productive! Dec 20, 2021

Show notes

We’ve talked about time to go routines for your family. But what about when you come back to the house?

Do you descend into chaos again as the kids go wild?

You’re still trying to unload the vehicle, get the baby or toddler out, restock the diaper bag, wash everyone’s hands, enforce potty breaks, set out a snack or meal, and deal with your own purse/keys/receipts. Whew!

You need some help (make that lots of help), a routine, and a break afterwards.

What about a system for “we’re home,” just like you created one for “time to go”?

What you’ll learn:

· List the In Vehicle priorities

· List the In House priorities

· Delegate, divide, and conquer

And let the kids know that they’re all going to be helpers now when you roll into the garage.

It’ll take some reminders, but the tide will shift, and you’ll get a lot more help.

(And it’s pretty cute to watch your four-year-old carry in a gallon of milk, puffing with effort, and tell you that it’s not heavy for him because he’s strong.)

Get a routine, get help, and get a break!

That’s your new mantra.

You’ve got this!

Alyssa

Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/when-you-walk-in-the-door/

Routines for introverted moms:

https://yourunbusylife.com/

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

Toy decluttering: 3 steps to make your evening toy pickup routine easy as a work-from-home mom (finally!) Dec 20, 2021

Show notes

There you are again, kneeling on the floor, gathering up dozens (or hundreds) of tiny pieces.

Lego, blocks, duplo, cars, doll accessories – it doesn’t really matter what kind, does it? Just that once again, you were the one left to clean it all up.

Let’s turn this around.

Let’s get the kids picking up their own messes. Let them deal with hundreds of lego bits, dozens of doll outfits, or that huge pile of wooden blocks.

How to make this nirvana reality? Three steps.

What you’ll learn:

· A little labeling helps the kids set up a consistent system for toy pickup

· You’re going to need bins or open boxes – not lidded containers

· Pare down each collection – small sets go much faster in the cleanup process

New rule: They clean up their own messes!

Your job: stand around and keep an eye on the process. Keep little ones on task, watch out for anyone indiscriminately throwing toys in a box, and provide encouragement.

You may even hear them enforcing the limits on each other. (Don’t dump those blocks in here; we don’t want a huge mess to pick up!)

And that’s when you’ll know it finally sank in.

Your kids know the rules now. And you don’t ever have to be the one kneeling on the floor, surrounded by hundreds of toys, again.

You’ve got this!

Alyssa

Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/3-steps-to-make-pickup-easy/

Routines for introverted moms:

https://yourunbusylife.com/

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

Transform next week in your work-from-home business by journaling through these 3 questions! (Ditch your business frustration and clear your brain at the same time!) Dec 20, 2021

Show notes

One of the most overlooked self-help hacks is journaling. Yes, that’s right – just sitting down with pen and paper, in peace and quiet, writing out your thoughts.

Too good to be true? Introvert dream meets ultimate life hack?

Not really. Journaling delivers on practically anything you ask of it.

So why not use it to transform your week?

What you’ll learn:

· Want to find out why you’re so tense? Free write and see what comes out.

· The secret to journaling: you’re providing space for your subconscious to bubble up

· How to make micro changes in your week to propel you toward your goals.

In the episode’s example, you set an ideal mother goal. One you had no real intention of meeting. A should. A guilt-inducing goal.

Throw all those out.

We only want the goals that support you, uplift you, and empower you to change where you need it.

Look at you! You’re transforming your upcoming week. Just with a journal.

Embrace the power of pen and paper to make micro changes that propel you toward your goals.

You’ve got this!

Alyssa

Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/reflect-on-this-week-to-transform-the-next/

Routines for introverted moms:

https://yourunbusylife.com/

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

Leaving the house with kids in tow? Here’s what to do first so you don’t come back to a messy house as a WAHM! Dec 20, 2021

Show notes

What’s the scene like at your house when you announce it’s time to leave?

Are the kids frantically scurrying around, picking up toys, grabbing socks and shoes, and checking that all snacks are back in the fridge?

Oh, you’re the one doing all that?

(Plus trying to get everyone to stop what they’re doing, put on the appropriate jacket/hat/sunscreen, and get in the van?)

No wonder it’s chaos.

You can’t do everything alone. It’s high time the kids started helping you get the house (and themselves!) ready to go, not just make more work for you.

Because the end result of that is always the same: a house that looks like a tornado blew through it.

You run out of time, leave it for later, and run out the door. Only to be greeted by that disaster zone when you make it back to the house, arms laden with more things to put away.

No wonder we don’t want to cart the whole crew around! Not when this is the result.

Let’s change your reality and make it work for you, not against you.

It’s time to revamp your “Let’s go!” routine.

What you’ll learn:

· How much time do you realistically need to get the house looking decent before you run out?

· List out the tasks you want to complete before leaving.

· Have the kids do some, while you do the others

Your new normal: you won’t dread coming back to the house anymore! It’ll be just the way you left it – neat and clean.

Now that you’ve revamped your “Let’s Go!” routine, getting out of the house will be much easier. (Which is a good thing with all those kids!)

You’ve got this!

Alyssa

Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/your-lets-go-routine/

Routines for introverted moms:

https://yourunbusylife.com/

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

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