Unbusy Living - Strategies for Work from Home Moms with Alyssa Wolf

In this episode of The Business Owners Podcast, Linda Reed-Enever is joined by productivity and mindset mentor Alyssa Wolf, mother of five, homeschooler, and business owner, who is redefining what it means to thrive as a work from home parent. With Clive away this week, Linda and Alyssa dive into the real rhythms and strategies behind running a business, homeschooling, and prioritising self-care without burning out. From time blocking and realistic planning to embracing slow living, Alyssa brings a calm, considered approach that suits busy business owners with multiple hats to wear. If you’re balancing client work, family responsibilities and the pursuit of a little peace and quiet, this episode is packed with down to earth advice to help you reset and realign. Key Takeaways from This Episode: Productivity Without the Pressure Alyssa’s three productivity pillars are: scheduling, mindset, and delegation. She uses time blocks, embraces imperfection, and shares age-appropriate responsibilities with her kids, reminding us that we truly don’t have to do it all. Deep Work in 90-Minute Sessions Rather than jumping from task to task, Alyssa sets aside focused time for deep work in 90-minute blocks. It's a practice that supports quality thinking and leaves room for proper breaks. Homeschooling + Business Can Co-Exist Alyssa shows how homeschooling and business ownership can work together with thoughtful planning and flexible routines. Her method honours both focus and connection, with zero guilt. Time Blocks Aren’t Just for Work A well-rounded schedule includes housework, rest, and margin. Alyssa’s approach includes buffer time to allow for the unexpected and avoid overcommitting. Real Self-Care is Essential Alyssa makes time for genuine rest, not just mindless scrolling. She builds two to three hours of daily downtime into her schedule and helps her kids develop the habit too. Booking Calendars are a Game-Changer Whether it’s Acuity or TidyCal, using an automated calendar reduces the back-and-forth and protects your time. As Alyssa says, “It is what it is, what you can find is what you can find.” Micro Action from Alyssa: Feeling overwhelmed? Do a brain dump. Get it all out of your head and onto paper (or into a Google Doc), then ask yourself: what actually has to happen this week? Let go of the rest, and tackle one step at a time. Whether you’re a parent, solopreneur, or leading a growing team from home, this episode is your reminder that rest is productive and doing less can often help you achieve more. Listen now and don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with a fellow business owner who’s ready to take the frazzle out of their week. Connect with Alyssa Wolf: - LinkedIn: Alyssa Wolf – Unbusy - Podcast: The Unbusy Mom Podcast Work with Linda Reed-Enever: From branding to course creation, Linda’s expertise empowers entrepreneurs to create lasting impact. Book a discovery call with Linda https://www.enevergroup.com.au/booking-linda. Want more marketing tips? Join Linda and other like-minded business owners at The Ideas, Impact & Marketing Circle https://enevergroup.thinkific.com/bundles/MarketingCircle. Highlights 00:51 Balancing Motherhood and Business 01:40 Time Blocking and Productivity Tips 03:45 Daily Routine Insights 06:20 Self-Care Strategies for Busy Moms 09:24 Tools and Techniques for Efficiency 19:41 Final Thoughts Resources TidyCal https://snip.ly/tidycal Acuity https://snip.ly/acuity ClickUp https://snip.ly/7yc99p Google Docs https://snip.ly/gsuite