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Kerri Patt - Work-Life Balance & Time Management Coach for Working Moms
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Oct 14, 2024 • 7min

140. Mindset Reset: You Can’t Pour from an Empty Cup: Why Self-Care Isn’t Selfish

Hi mamas, In this week’s episode, we’re talking about a quote you’ve probably heard me mention before: “You can’t pour from an empty cup.” As working moms, we’re always juggling a million things—work, kids, school schedules, activities, and let’s not forget everything going on at home. It’s so easy to fall into the trap of constantly giving without ever stopping to refill our own cups. But here’s the hard truth: if we keep pouring without taking care of ourselves, we’ll burn out. 💖 My challenge for you this week mamas, each day, pick one way to refill your cup… one way to care for yourself—one thing that’s just for you. Then, at the end of the week, take a moment to reflect on how it felt. Did it make a difference in your mood, your energy, or your patience? Did you notice anything shifting, even if just a little bit? I'd love to hear one thing you picked… head on over to our Facebook community Work-Life Balance For Working Moms and tell us all about it so we can help you prepare and so that you can help inspire other moms, just like you. If you don't already follow the show, take a second and hit that follow button. Check out my time savings FREEBIES: ☀️Makeover your mornings with my  MORNINGS MADE SIMPLE - FROM CHAOS TO CALM FOR BUSY MOMS guide! ☀️ 🥗 FREE SAVE TIME & MONEY WITH MEAL PLANNING guide here✨ 📱Get your FREE TECH TIME-OUT FOR MOMS GUIDE HERE✨ 🧹Get your FREE SPRING CLEANING CHECKLIST HERE✨ ⏰ If you want 1:1 help in getting control of your schedule and make time for things like decluttering your home, book your free discovery call and discover what’s possible today! Book a Discovery Call ⏰ Love & Light,  Kerri Let's keep the conversation going. E-mail or DM me to connect or to share a topic that you would like me to cover on the show! Contact me: support@momwifecareerlife.com Instagram: @mom.wife.career.life Website: momwifecareerlife.com Book a Time Management Coaching Session      
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Oct 8, 2024 • 24min

139. 12 Ways To Create And Respect Boundaries At Work

Hi mamas! Setting boundaries at work may sound straightforward, but the reality can be much more complex, especially for working moms. How do you balance the desire to be a team player without sacrificing your personal time and well-being? In this episode, we dive deep into actionable strategies for creating and maintaining boundaries at work—without guilt or apology. Learn how defining your priorities, being clear with your communication, and leading by example can not only make you a more productive employee but also a more present parent and an inspiring manager. Ready to start respecting your time? Let’s get into it! Episodes I mention in this podcast that you should check out: 10 Signs That It's Time To Look For A New Job Out Of Office: How To Disconnect From Work On Vacation   Bottom of Form **Want some time saving FREEBIES!?!** ☀️Makeover your mornings with my  MORNINGS MADE SIMPLE - FROM CHAOS TO CALM FOR BUSY MOMS guide! ☀️ 🥗Grab my SAVE TIME & MONEY WITH MEAL PLANNING guide here 💵to free up your evenings and focus on what matters most. 📱 Get rid of those time wasters starting with your cell phone: Download your FREE TECH TIME-OUT FOR MOMS GUIDE HERE 📱 🧹Get your FREE SPRING CLEANING CHECKLIST HERE 🧽 **Here are my other podcast episodes I mention** 📱 Increase You Productivity! How To Get Off Your Cell Phone & Get More Time Back In Your Day ☀️Start Your Days with Calm Instead of Chaos! 10 Tips for a Better Morning Routine 🌙 End Your Days With Calm Instead of Chaos! 10 Tips For A Better Morning Routine Want to join our community?!  Come check out our Facebook group Work-Life Balance For Working Moms ⏰ If you want 1:1 help in getting control of your schedule and make time for making amazing memories with your kids this summer, book your free discovery call  and discover what is possible today! Book a Discovery Call⏰ Love & Light,  Kerri Let's keep the conversation going. E-mail or DM me to connect or to share a topic that you would like me to cover on the show! Contact me: support@momwifecareerlife.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mom.wife.career.life/ Website: momwifecareerlife.com Book a Time Management Coaching Session  
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Oct 7, 2024 • 9min

138. Mindset Reset: Don't Get So Busy Making A Living That You Forget To Make A Life

Hi mamas! It's so easy to get wrapped up in the daily hustle—juggling work, meetings, school drop-offs, pickups, and that never-ending to-do list—that we lose sight of why we're doing it all in the first place. But here's the thing: we're not just working to get by. We're working to create a life that’s filled with purpose, love, and real connection. In this episode, we’re diving into into this quote by Dolly Parton: “Don't Get So Busy Making A Living That You Forget To Make A Life.” 💖 My my challenge for you this week mamas, I want you to pick one thing each day that helps you remember why you’re working so hard in the first place. It can be something simple. Maybe it’s taking a break from emails to sit down and play with your kids, or maybe it’s stepping outside for a few minutes and taking in some fresh air just for yourself. Whatever it is, let it be something that’s just about making life a little bit sweeter, a little more connected. At the end of the week, take a few minutes to think about how it felt to make that time—did it change how you saw your days? Did it bring a little more joy, or a little more peace? I'd love to hear one thing you picked… head on over to our Facebook community Work-Life Balance For Working Moms and tell us all about it so we can help you prepare and so that you can help inspire other moms, just like you. If you don't already follow the show, take a second and hit that follow button. Check out my time savings FREEBIES: ☀️Makeover your mornings with my  MORNINGS MADE SIMPLE - FROM CHAOS TO CALM FOR BUSY MOMS guide! ☀️ 🥗 FREE SAVE TIME & MONEY WITH MEAL PLANNING guide here✨ 📱Get your FREE TECH TIME-OUT FOR MOMS GUIDE HERE✨ 🧹Get your FREE SPRING CLEANING CHECKLIST HERE✨ ⏰ If you want 1:1 help in getting control of your schedule and make time for things like decluttering your home, book your free discovery call and discover what’s possible today! Book a Discovery Call ⏰ Love & Light,  Kerri Let's keep the conversation going. E-mail or DM me to connect or to share a topic that you would like me to cover on the show! Contact me: support@momwifecareerlife.com Instagram: @mom.wife.career.life Website: momwifecareerlife.com
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Oct 1, 2024 • 16min

137. How to Plan for a Work Trip as a Working Mom: Juggling Travel and Family Like a Pro

Hi mamas! Traveling for work as a mom is not easy. Some moms might look forward to the break and the change of scenery, but if you’re more of a homebody like me, work trips can feel more like a logistical nightmare than a getaway. In this episode, I'm sharing my tried-and-true tips on how to prepare for a work trip as a working mom while keeping your family on track. From pulling out those planners and prepping the schedule to calling on your village for support and managing the inevitable mom guilt, we cover it all. This episode is packed with advice on making your next work trip as smooth as possible, so you can focus on your job while knowing your family is in good hands. Let’s dive in and make work travel work for us! Top of Form Bottom of Form **Want some time saving FREEBIES!?!** ☀️Makeover your mornings with my  MORNINGS MADE SIMPLE - FROM CHAOS TO CALM FOR BUSY MOMS guide! ☀️ 🥗Grab my SAVE TIME & MONEY WITH MEAL PLANNING guide here 💵to free up your evenings and focus on what matters most. 📱 Get rid of those time wasters starting with your cell phone: Download your FREE TECH TIME-OUT FOR MOMS GUIDE HERE 📱 🧹Get your FREE SPRING CLEANING CHECKLIST HERE 🧽 **Here are my other podcast episodes I mention** 📱 Increase You Productivity! How To Get Off Your Cell Phone & Get More Time Back In Your Day ☀️Start Your Days with Calm Instead of Chaos! 10 Tips for a Better Morning Routine 🌙 End Your Days With Calm Instead of Chaos! 10 Tips For A Better Morning Routine Want to join our community?!  Come check out our Facebook group Work-Life Balance For Working Moms ⏰ If you want 1:1 help in getting control of your schedule and make time for making amazing memories with your kids this summer, book your free discovery call  and discover what is possible today! Book a Discovery Call⏰ Love & Light,  Kerri Let's keep the conversation going. E-mail or DM me to connect or to share a topic that you would like me to cover on the show! Contact me: support@momwifecareerlife.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mom.wife.career.life/ Website: momwifecareerlife.com Book a Time Management Coaching Session        
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Sep 30, 2024 • 6min

136. Mindset Reset: Fail to Prepare, Prepare to Fail - Planning that Work Trip for Working Moms

Hi mamas! This working mom is headed to Cincinnati for work next week, which is the inspiration to this week’s topic… how to prepare for a work trip as a working mom and we're starting with breaking down this week's quote: "By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail." by Benjamin Franklin. 💖 My my challenge for you this week mamas, is to take some time to create your very own work trip checklist. Break it down into three sections—family prep, work prep, and self-care prep. Under each section, write down specific things you need to do to prepare yourself and your family for your upcoming work trip. I'd love to hear what’s the next trip you have planned… head on over to our Facebook community Work-Life Balance For Working Moms and tell us all about it so we can help you prepare and so that you can help inspire other moms, just like you. If you don't already follow the show, take a second and hit that follow button. Check out my time savings FREEBIES: ☀️Makeover your mornings with my  MORNINGS MADE SIMPLE - FROM CHAOS TO CALM FOR BUSY MOMS guide! ☀️ 🥗 FREE SAVE TIME & MONEY WITH MEAL PLANNING guide here✨ 📱Get your FREE TECH TIME-OUT FOR MOMS GUIDE HERE✨ 🧹Get your FREE SPRING CLEANING CHECKLIST HERE✨ ⏰ If you want 1:1 help in getting control of your schedule and make time for things like decluttering your home, book your free discovery call and discover what’s possible today! Book a Discovery Call ⏰ Love & Light,  Kerri Let's keep the conversation going. E-mail or DM me to connect or to share a topic that you would like me to cover on the show! Contact me: support@momwifecareerlife.com Instagram: @mom.wife.career.life Website: momwifecareerlife.com Book a Time Management Coaching Session      
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Sep 25, 2024 • 16min

135. Fit, Focused & Balanced: Small Steps to Long-Term Health with Becky Bonaventura - Part 2

Hi mamas! If you’ve fallen off the fitness wagon or you’re struggling to get back into a routine, I’ve got the perfect episode for you. I’m chatting with Becky Ventura, who’s an absolute rockstar when it comes to helping moms get their fitness groove back. In Part 2 of our Fit, Focused and Balanced series, Becky shares some serious wisdom on how to set long-term health goals while taking small, manageable steps today. She’s also sharing her best tips for staying motivated through injuries (yes, even when that nagging hip pain kicks in!) and how you can build a fitness plan that actually works with your crazy schedule. You can find Becky here…. 🏋️‍♀️Website: homegymactionplan.com 🏋️‍♀️On Instagram: @homegymactionplan 🏋️‍♀️ Facebook: Action Plan 🏋️‍♀️YouTube: @homegymactionplan ⏰Want some time saving FREEBIES!?! ⏰ ☀️Makeover your mornings with my  MORNINGS MADE SIMPLE - FROM CHAOS TO CALM FOR BUSY MOMS guide! ☀️ 🥗 FREE SAVE TIME & MONEY WITH MEAL PLANNING guide here✨ 📱Get your FREE TECH TIME-OUT FOR MOMS GUIDE HERE✨ 🧹Get your FREE SPRING CLEANING CHECKLIST HERE✨ Want to join our community?!  Come check out our Facebook group Work-Life Balance For Working Moms ⏰ If you want 1:1 help in getting control of your schedule and make time for making amazing memories with your kids this summer, book your free discovery call  and discover what is possible today! Book a Discovery Call⏰ Love & Light,  Kerri Let's keep the conversation going. E-mail or DM me to connect or to share a topic that you would like me to cover on the show! Contact me: support@momwifecareerlife.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mom.wife.career.life/ Website: momwifecareerlife.com Book a Time Management Coaching Session        
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Sep 24, 2024 • 23min

134. Fit, Focused & Balanced: How Working Moms Can Make Time For Fitness With Becky Bonaventura - Part 1

Hi mamas! Do you feel there is just never enough time in the day to take care of you, especially when it comes to fitness? Girl, I get it.. and I’m totally guilty! In today’s episode (part 1 of  2), I’m chatting with Becky Bonaventura, a fitness coach who’s all about helping busy moms like us find simple, realistic ways to fit exercise into our already packed schedules. We talk about how to ditch the gym guilt, create a workout routine that works with your lifestyle (hello, pushups during coffee reheat breaks!), and how to start small but stay consistent. Trust me, you don’t want to miss this. You can find Becky here…. 🏋️‍♀️Website: homegymactionplan.com 🏋️‍♀️On Instagram: @homegymactionplan 🏋️‍♀️ Facebook: Action Plan 🏋️‍♀️YouTube: @homegymactionplan   ⏰Want some time saving FREEBIES!?! ⏰ ☀️Makeover your mornings with my  MORNINGS MADE SIMPLE - FROM CHAOS TO CALM FOR BUSY MOMS guide! ☀️ 🥗 FREE SAVE TIME & MONEY WITH MEAL PLANNING guide here✨ 📱Get your FREE TECH TIME-OUT FOR MOMS GUIDE HERE✨ 🧹Get your FREE SPRING CLEANING CHECKLIST HERE✨ Want to join our community?!  Come check out our Facebook group Work-Life Balance For Working Moms ⏰ If you want 1:1 help in getting control of your schedule and make time for making amazing memories with your kids this summer, book your free discovery call  and discover what is possible today! Book a Discovery Call⏰ Love & Light,  Kerri Let's keep the conversation going. E-mail or DM me to connect or to share a topic that you would like me to cover on the show! Contact me: support@momwifecareerlife.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mom.wife.career.life/ Website: momwifecareerlife.com Book a Time Management Coaching Session        
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Sep 23, 2024 • 9min

133. Mindset Reset: Your Body CAN Do It! Finding Time For Fitness In Your Day As A Working Mom

Hi mamas! In this episode, we continue our deep dive into overcoming mom guilt and creating time for self-care. This week, we're focusing on fitness—a priority that often gets pushed to the bottom of our to-do lists. If you’ve ever told yourself you don’t have the time or energy for exercise, you’re not alone. I’ve been guilty of it, too. But today’s quote, “Your body can do it, it’s time to convince your mind,” is a powerful reminder that the real challenge isn’t your schedule—it’s your mindset. Join me as I share tips on how to shift your perspective and start fitting fitness into your life, even if it’s just for 10 minutes a day. I’ll discuss the importance of letting go of perfection, acknowledging mom guilt, and focusing on what you can do. 💖 My challenge for you this week mamas is… Work on convincing your mind that you CAN do it. Commit to a micro-goal. Start with something small but consistent and spend some time visualizing your success… like fitting into those jeans again! I'd love to hear what micro goal that you picked head on over to our Facebook community Work-Life Balance For Working Moms and tell us all about it so we can help keep you accountable and so that you can help inspire other moms, just like you. If you don't already follow the show, take a second and hit that follow button. Check out my time savings FREEBIES: ☀️Makeover your mornings with my  MORNINGS MADE SIMPLE - FROM CHAOS TO CALM FOR BUSY MOMS guide! ☀️ 🥗 FREE SAVE TIME & MONEY WITH MEAL PLANNING guide here✨ 📱Get your FREE TECH TIME-OUT FOR MOMS GUIDE HERE✨ 🧹Get your FREE SPRING CLEANING CHECKLIST HERE✨ ⏰ If you want 1:1 help in getting control of your schedule and make time for things like decluttering your home, book your free discovery call and discover what’s possible today! Book a Discovery Call ⏰ Love & Light,  Kerri Let's keep the conversation going. E-mail or DM me to connect or to share a topic that you would like me to cover on the show! Contact me: support@momwifecareerlife.com Instagram: @mom.wife.career.life Website: momwifecareerlife.com Book a Time Management Coaching Session      
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Sep 17, 2024 • 18min

132. 10 Places Working Moms Need To Have Better Boundaries For Work-Life Balance

Hi mamas! In today’s episode, we’re diving into one of the most important topics for working moms: boundaries. Without clear boundaries, it’s so easy to get pulled in a million different directions—whether it’s work, family, or social obligations. But here’s the truth: without boundaries, achieving work-life balance is next to impossible. Today, I’m sharing 10 key areas where you need to set better boundaries to protect your time, energy, and mental well-being. From work hours to self-care to managing your kids’ activities, we’re covering it all. Plus, I’ve included some practical tips on how to actually set those boundaries without feeling guilty. Trust me, this is the secret to feeling more in control and less overwhelmed. **Want some time saving FREEBIES!?!** ☀️Makeover your mornings with my  MORNINGS MADE SIMPLE - FROM CHAOS TO CALM FOR BUSY MOMS guide! ☀️ 🥗Grab my SAVE TIME & MONEY WITH MEAL PLANNING guide here 💵to free up your evenings and focus on what matters most. 📱 Get rid of those time wasters starting with your cell phone: Download your FREE TECH TIME-OUT FOR MOMS GUIDE HERE 📱 🧹Get your FREE SPRING CLEANING CHECKLIST HERE 🧽 **Here are my other podcast episodes I mention** 📱 Increase You Productivity! How To Get Off Your Cell Phone & Get More Time Back In Your Day ☀️Start Your Days with Calm Instead of Chaos! 10 Tips for a Better Morning Routine 🌙 End Your Days With Calm Instead of Chaos! 10 Tips For A Better Morning Routine Want to join our community?!  Come check out our Facebook group Work-Life Balance For Working Moms ⏰ If you want 1:1 help in getting control of your schedule and make time for making amazing memories with your kids this summer, book your free discovery call  and discover what is possible today! Book a Discovery Call⏰ Love & Light,  Kerri Let's keep the conversation going. E-mail or DM me to connect or to share a topic that you would like me to cover on the show! Contact me: support@momwifecareerlife.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mom.wife.career.life/ Website: momwifecareerlife.com Book a Time Management Coaching Session        
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Sep 16, 2024 • 8min

131. The Power Of Saying No: Why Working Moms Need Boundaries

Hi mamas! As working moms it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by everything on your plate, all the things that you said “yes”… all those things that if you just had better boundaries in place, would just make your life a lot easier! In this episode, we deep dive into today’s quote “You are not required to set yourself on fire to keep others warm.”  We discuss why working moms don’t need to sacrifice their well-being to keep others happy. 💖 My challenge for you this week mamas is… take one small step towards protecting your energy. I want you to set that one boundary, whether it's at work or at home and stick to it, it doesn't have to be a massive change. Just something that lets you reclaim a little bit of your time and your energy. I'd love to hear that boundary that you picked head on over to our Facebook community Work-Life Balance For Working Moms and tell us all about it so we can help keep you accountable and so that you can help inspire other moms, just like you. If you don't already follow the show, take a second and hit that follow button. Check out my time savings FREEBIES: ☀️Makeover your mornings with my  MORNINGS MADE SIMPLE - FROM CHAOS TO CALM FOR BUSY MOMS guide! ☀️ 🥗 FREE SAVE TIME & MONEY WITH MEAL PLANNING guide here✨ 📱Get your FREE TECH TIME-OUT FOR MOMS GUIDE HERE✨ 🧹Get your FREE SPRING CLEANING CHECKLIST HERE✨ ⏰ If you want 1:1 help in getting control of your schedule and make time for things like decluttering your home, book your free discovery call and discover what’s possible today! Book a Discovery Call ⏰ Love & Light,  Kerri Let's keep the conversation going. E-mail or DM me to connect or to share a topic that you would like me to cover on the show! Contact me: support@momwifecareerlife.com Instagram: @mom.wife.career.life Website: momwifecareerlife.com Book a Time Management Coaching Session

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