Feeling overwhelmed by the endless to-do list that comes with being a working mom and business owner? You're not alone. In this episode, we're tackling one of the biggest challenges my clients face: knowing where to start when everything feels urgent and nothing feels done.

I'm breaking down why "doing the thing" is so much harder than it should be (spoiler: it's not laziness), and sharing the exact two-system approach that helped me reclaim an hour and a half per week just by removing decision fatigue. Whether you're drowning in home chaos or avoiding that one business task you know you need to tackle, this episode will show you how to create systems that work with your life as a working mom, not against it.

By the end of this episode, you'll understand:

• Why decision fatigue is draining your energy before you even open your laptop
• The two-fold foundation you need to establish before any productivity system will work
• How to create a Business Engine and Home Hub that automate your daily decisions
• Why systems actually give you more freedom, not less (even if you love chasing shiny objects like me)
• The one simple challenge you can implement today to start breaking the overwhelm cycle

Ready to build the foundation that makes systems actually work? Grab my free workbook "Taking Control of Your Time: 3 Simple Steps to Master Intentional Time Management" at timeforliving.co/takingcontrol. You'll get clear on what truly matters to you, see where your time is really going, and create a strategic plan that aligns with your goals.

Connect with me:

• Website: timeforliving.co
• Instagram: @timeforlivingco
• Email: hello@timeforliving.co

The only thing that is doing the thing is doing the thing. Stop waiting for the perfect moment, the perfect system, or the perfect plan. Start with one task, one time block, one decision removed from your plate. Your future self is counting on you to take that first step today.

Stop putting your business goals on hold until January. In this episode, we're flipping the script on when you should actually start working toward your 2026 vision. Spoiler: it's not when the new year hits and you're exhausted from the holidays. It's right now, in October, when you still have breathing room before the chaos begins.

If you're a working mom building a business in the margins of your life, this conversation is for you. We're talking about why waiting for January is costing you more than you think, and how the next 90 days could completely transform how you show up in the new year.

By the end of this episode, you'll understand:

• Why 23% of New Year's resolutions fail within the first week (and why January is actually one of the hardest times to start)
• The psychological advantage of starting now instead of waiting for "perfect" timing
• How to use October and November as your testing ground so you hit January with momentum, not overwhelm
• Practical strategies for making progress in fragmented time (naptime, school hours, after bedtime)
• The real cost of postponing your goals - it's not just time, it's confidence and identity
• How to break down big goals into small actions that work with your actual mom life schedule

Ready to take action?

Grab the free Taking Control of Your Time workbook at timeforliving.co/takingcontrol. It walks you through the exact three-step process I talk about in this episode: reflecting on your priorities, auditing where your time actually goes, and creating a strategic plan that works for working moms.

Connect with me:

• Website: timeforliving.co
• Instagram: @timeforlivingco
• Email: hello@timeforliving.co

Your dreams don't need perfect circumstances, they need you to start. Don't wait until your life calms down, because this is your life, right now. Take the first step today, and three months from now, you'll be so glad you did.

Feeling trapped by the side business you thought would set you free? This episode tackles the paradox so many ambitious women face, starting a side hustle for more freedom, only to find yourself more overwhelmed than ever. We're breaking down why adding more to an already full plate backfires and how to build a business that actually enhances your life instead of consuming it.

What You'll Learn

• Why the problem isn't time - it's trying to add to an unsustainable foundation
• How to shift from "addition" to "integration" when building your business
• The hidden energy drains that sabotage side hustle success
• Why sustainable systems beat constant hustle every time

By the end of this episode, you'll know how to pursue your entrepreneurial dreams without sacrificing your health, relationships, or sanity.

Key Takeaways

• Track your time for one week to identify business-building energy drains
• Focus on serving one person well before scaling up
• Set seasonal boundaries around intense work periods with clear end dates
• Remember that successful businesses often take time to build

Free Resource: Before you can build any sustainable business, you need clarity on your priorities and where your time actually goes. Download "Taking Control of Your Time”, a complete 3-step framework for mastering intentional time management with reflection prompts, time audit tools, and strategic planning worksheets: timeforliving.co/takingcontrol

Let's Connect

• Website: https://www.timeforliving.co
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timeforlivingco/
• Email: hello@timeforliving.co

Final Thought: Your dreams should add to your life, not subtract from it. The best side business is one that grows sustainably alongside the life you're already building.