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Whether you’re brand-new to planning or already a planning pro, here are 14 neuroscience-based planning tips that will help you maximize your time for who and what you love.

In this episode, I’m divulging the signature, science-backed planning process I’ve cultivated through years of research along with trial and error. Implementing these simple tips will save you time, skyrocket your productivity, significantly decrease your stress, and enable you to be more present for what matters most.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL DISCOVER:

• Effective ways to incorporate a regular planning process and why that’s so beneficial
• Why it’s so hard to accurately estimate how long a task or project will take (and a simple fix to overcome that)
• The biggest mistake most women make (assuming all hours of the day are equal) and what to do instead
• Why underplanning is key (and how to do that while still getting everything you need to done)
• And a whole host of other lesser known or even unconventional planning tips you might not have heard anywhere else, along with numerous ways to take things up a notch for even more success!

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• Video: Top 10 Reasons You’ll LOVE Day Designer Planners
• Can’t decide whether to get the daily or weekly format? Watch this!
• Video: How I Plan My Week

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HOMEWORK:

Your homework for this episode is to start simple and just start with one or two of these tips, incorporate them into your own planning process, and then send me an email or DM me on Instagram @solutionsforsimplicity because I would love to cheer you on and hear how it goes!

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Join me back next episode to keep unpacking hidden sources of stress stealing your time and joy, along with more neuroscience-backed insights to help you live your BEST life.

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Physical and digital clutter isn’t just overwhelming; it’s actually stealing our time and energy while harming both our and our kids’ mental health. But even when we want to do something about it, DEcluttering feels so daunting. Get ready for a whole new understanding why!

In this powerful episode, you’ll find out what clutter really does to your brain, why it bothers women so much more than men, four reasons you struggle to declutter even if you want to, and how you can use the acronym TRANSFORM to guide you through a proven decluttering process to simplify for good! Stay tuned to the very end for the most thought-provoking idea of all regarding the high price you don’t even realize you—and your children—are paying for all the stuff you hold onto.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL DISCOVER:

• Why stuff isn’t just “stuff” and how decluttering is like a long-term savings account that’ll pay you back in spades
• What clutter really signals to your brain (and why that negatively affects women so much more than men)
• Why clutter is so problematic for kids’ brain development and how you can even get your elementary-age kids to declutter with you
• How perfectionism often makes your clutter problem worse!
• The real HARM clutter is causing to you and your identity

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HOMEWORK:

Your homework for this episode is to set aside just 15 minutes to declutter one teeny tiny area of your home. Let me know what area that was and how it went via email or DM me on Instagram @solutionsforsimplicity. Would love to connect further!

COMING UP NEXT:

Don’t miss next episode where I’m sharing my top planning tips so you can declutter your thoughts and tasks to free up more time for what matters to you.

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Your brain was never designed to handle the nonstop notifications coming at you in this digital age, so it’s no wonder you feel overwhelmed. Whether you realize it or not, “information overload” is taking a real toll on your attention span, productivity, mental health, and relationships.

In this episode, I’m unpacking why I think things have gotten so problematic and what I am determined to do about it in case you want to do the same.

HOMEWORK:

Your homework for this episode is to do a quick life audit. On a scale of 0 (not at all) to 10 (very), how content do you feel with your current life? To what extent do you find yourself chasing dopamine? How would you rate the level of connection in your current relationships with your spouse, your kids, your friends? Are you feeling a pull to change and improve any of that? Share your thoughts with me via email or DM me on Instagram @solutionsforsimplicity. Would love to connect further!

COMING UP NEXT:

Don’t miss next episode where I interview a highly popular simplicity expert on why and how to declutter your life in both the physical and digital sense so you have more peace in your mind and your home.

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Spoiler alert: Everything you do comes down to hormones. But while men are primarily motivated by dopamine, cutting-edge research shows female behavior is much more dominated by another hormone: oxytocin.

In this sequel to last week’s “Hormone-Hack Your Goals” episode, I’ll unpack why oxytocin is so crucial, key gender differences in its effects, and how YOU can use this wisdom to stick to your habits, reach your goals, and live a happy, fulfilling life.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL DISCOVER:

• Why oxytocin has so much power over women’s (as opposed to men’s) brains
• The dangers of low oxytocin and simple ways to get more of it
• How oxytocin amplifies the effect of dopamine to reinforce positive behaviors (but can conversely keep you stuck in people-pleasing and self-sabotage if you’re not careful)
• 8 practical strategies for using oxytocin to boost your motivation and get more done
• Additional hormones governing fluctuations in women’s energy, willpower, and “performance”

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The Four Tendencies book by Gretchen Rubin

Episode 10 on other female hormones and natural energy rhythms: “Why Everything Always Feels SO Hard: 2 Culprits You Can’t Ignore”

HOMEWORK:

Your homework for this episode is to choose two or more ways suggested to cultivate stronger bonds with others and then harness that oxytocin to enhance productivity and happiness. Share your thoughts with me via email or DM me on Instagram @solutionsforsimplicity. Would love to connect further!

COMING UP NEXT:

Join me back next episode to continue unpacking the root causes of stress and overwhelm so you’re better equipped to deal with them in a healthy, productive way.

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Ever wonder why you're so excited to start something new, but then get quickly fall off track? It all comes down to HORMONES! Over the next few episodes, I’m unpacking the hormones you need to know to boost motivation, stay consistent, and see your dreams through to the finish line.

Today in Part 1, you’ll learn how everything you do comes down to chasing dopamine, how detrimental it is to have either low OR high dopamine levels, and, of course, tons of practical tips to apply all this to your advantage.

👉 Don’t miss next episode to find out which hormone matters even MORE for women’s motivation than dopamine! 🔥

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL DISCOVER:

• Why motivation fails, yet willpower and discipline ARE NOT the answer
• The ‘motivational triad’ that explains ALL human behavior
• What gives your brain more dopamine than anything else (hint: it’s NOT the reward itself!)
• How both low AND high dopamine levels are problematic and associated with a host of challenging health conditions (including ADHD, depression, mania, trouble sleeping, and more)
• How to harness dopamine to your advantage to ensure you hit your goals

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To explore personalized 1:1 support, book your FREE 60-minute consult here!

HOMEWORK:

Your homework for this episode is to identify whether you personally have a low or a high dopamine problem, and then choose two or more ways I suggested to start working on improving that. Share your thoughts with me via email or DM me on Instagram @solutionsforsimplicity. Would love to connect further!

COMING UP NEXT:

Join me back next episode to find out which hormone motivates everything women do even MORE than dopamine! This is super cutting-edge so stay tuned.

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Are you being called to push or pause right now? Fall often feels like a prime time to go after your goals, yet many moms feel unmotivated and melancholic once kids return to school and they finally get a little margin back in their day.

In this episode, I normalize the functional “paralysis” you might experience after a transition. Rather than shame yourself for being unproductive, I invite you to honor your emotions and needs so you can, as they say, slow down to speed up.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL DISCOVER:

• Why your brain LOVES to think of fall as a blank slate for going after big goals
• The two contrasting reactions moms often have this time of year
• The deep physical and emotional needs your body might be trying to communicate with you—and how detrimental it would be to ignore those signs
• Why your vicious inner critic shows up to make you feel guilty for NOT being ambitious and motivated
• How reaching out for help and surrounding yourself with likeminded women who GET IT is crucial for rebounding faster

Listen to Episode 14 on The Importance of SEASONAL Living.

FOR SO MUCH MORE:

Join the Moms Making TimeTM Society to get the structure, resources, motivation, accountability, and SUPPORT you need to reclaim your time, rediscover yourself, and reignite your joy so your whole family can flourish. Lock in your exclusive 20% off discount by September 18, 2025 so you can “Anchor + Achieve” with us this fall!

To explore personalized 1:1 support, book your FREE 60-minute consult here!

Ready to take radical responsibility for your own happiness so your kids see you living your best life and know that’s possible for them, too? The Happy Mom ProtocolTM will fundamentally change your perspective on prioritizing your happiness above all else and equips you with six simple “Happiness Habits” that are scientifically PROVEN to help you be significantly happier in just seven days!

HOMEWORK:

Your homework for this episode is to check in with yourself: Are you feeling energized and ready to conquer big things? Or do you need to give yourself permission to rest and reset so you can come back stronger? Share your thoughts with me via email or DM me on Instagram @solutionsforsimplicity. Would love to connect further!

COMING UP NEXT:

Join me back next episode to continue unpacking the root causes of stress and overwhelm so you’re better equipped to deal with them in a healthy, productive way.

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You would never intentionally hurt your kids, yet there’s a high chance you’re sending this subconscious message in your parenting—one that not only wounds their sense of self, but puts immense pressure on them to keep you happy in order to feel safe and loved.

In this admittedly confronting episode, I discuss a recent conversation with my son that exemplifies parents’ natural tendency to make a major mistake. I delve into the root cause of people-pleasing and how a particular parenting approach (no doubt popular when you were young and still extremely common today) can do lifelong damage to a kid’s sweet little developing brain. I then offer an alternative perspective to strive for in order to help kids become emotionally healthy and secure adults.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL DISCOVER:

• The unknown way you’re wounding your kids whenever you signal disappointment or disapproval
• Why making your kids responsible for YOUR feelings is so damaging to their nervous system
• A contrary belief to try on and implement if you want your kids to develop secure attachment, deep self-worth, and healthy boundaries as adults
• What your kids need to hear more than ANYTHING else
• Why hearing all this is inevitably triggering for YOU

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Book your FREE 60-minute consult here!

Ready to take radical responsibility for your own happiness so your kids see you living your best life and know that’s possible for them, too? The Happy Mom ProtocolTM will fundamentally change your perspective on prioritizing your happiness above all else and equips you with six simple “Happiness Habits” that are scientifically PROVEN to help you be significantly happier in just seven days!

Join the Moms Making TimeTM Society to get the structure, resources, motivation, accountability, and SUPPORT you need to reclaim your time, rediscover yourself, and reignite your joy so your whole family can flourish. Every month you’ll be guided through a new personal development theme based on the life-changing principles of seasonal living.

HOMEWORK:

Your homework for this episode is to book your FREE 60-minute consult here! Love or hate this episode? Share your thoughts with me via email or DM me on Instagram @solutionsforsimplicity. Would love to connect further!

COMING UP NEXT:

Join me back next episode to continue unpacking the root causes of stress and overwhelm so you’re better equipped to deal with them in a healthy, productive way.

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All change—even really simple or good change—is hard because your brain inevitably perceives it as a threat.

In this episode, you get exclusive access to my powerful “Transitions Without Turmoil” masterclass where I review the neuroscience behind why change is so stressful & give you my signature, science-backed 4-step framework for navigating any and every change WELL.

(No one teaches you this in school and I'd be willing to bet no one you grew up with modeled this for you but it's so essential you know it so you can teach it to your kids!)

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BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL DISCOVER:

• What happens in your brain & body anytime you go through something new and unfamiliar
• Key mindset shifts you need to see change is an opportunity, NOT a challenge (but why mindset work alone WON’T work)
• What almost everyone gets WRONG during times of transition (& how to avoid that mistake)
• Simple, actionable things you can do to make ANY change feel easier (& which proven ORDER in which to do them)
• How thinking of your physical & mental capacity as a computer operating system can help avoid “spinning out of control”

FOR SO MUCH MORE:

Book your FREE 60-minute consult here!

Ready to take radical responsibility for your own happiness so your kids see you living your best life and know that’s possible for them, too? The Happy Mom ProtocolTM will fundamentally change your perspective on prioritizing your happiness above all else and equips you with six simple “Happiness Habits” that are scientifically PROVEN to help you be significantly happier in just seven days!

HOMEWORK:

Your homework for this episode is to implement Steps 1-4 for whatever transition you’re going through right now. Share your thoughts with me via email or DM me on Instagram.

COMING UP NEXT:

Join me back next episode to continue unpacking the root causes of stress and overwhelm so you’re better equipped to deal with them in a healthy, productive way.

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Ready to finally get to the root of your problems and change your life FOR GOOD? Book your free 60-minute consult to learn more about working 1:1 with Dr. Amber.