Work + Life Harmony | Time Management, Organization and Planning for Overwhelmed Women

When summer finally arrives, it’s easy for your routines and weekly planning to start slipping. But there is a way to create a routine for the break that still allows for flexibility and will save your sanity during these months! Tune in for my top 5 time management tips for moms over summer break.How quickly have you gone from wishing for summer break to counting down the days until school starts and you can create a routine again?Just because your kids are home doesn’t mean you have to throw all routines and weekly planning out the window!In today's episode, I am going to share my top 5 time management tips to help you navigate the summer and not lose your mind.By the end of this episode, you will learn:What A Days and B Days are — and how combining them with my other time management tips will be a game-changer for youHow to create a routine for your morning, afternoon, and evening that’s flexible for your familyWhy it’s crucial to NOT abandon your weekly planning (even when school is out)Like what you heard here?I’d be honored and grateful if you would head over to iTunes to leave a review and let other female entrepreneurs know what you learned! While you’re there, don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss an episode.________________________________💻 Free Training Overwhelmed? Frazzled? Tired of your calendar controlling you? You’re in the right place. Sign up for my free, on-demand training and learn how to take control of your time—no matter what life throws at you. 👉 https://www.megansumrell.com/freetraining ________________________________ 📱 Get The Pink Bee App Access planning tools, trainings, and support all in one place. 👉 https://www.onelink.to/qxdcwu ________________________________Thanks for tuning in!Megan 🩷🐝www.megansumrell.comwww.instagram.com/megansumrellwww.youtube.com/@the_pink_beewww.facebook.com/megansumrell

If going paperless is something you’ve considered, but you’ve been feeling overwhelmed about how to make it happen, this conversation is 100% for you! The amazing Abby Lawson has been a game-changer in my own paper-free journey, and she’s here to give you the organization tips you need to go paperless, too.When was the last time you thought about how incredible it would be to finally start going paperless?It sounds fantastic in theory, but what if just thinking about everything needed to get there leaves you feeling overwhelmed?I’ve been there! And that’s why, today, I’m chatting with Abby Lawson of Abby Organizes to get all of the organization tips you need to go paperless without the stress.By the end of this conversation, you will learn:Why going paperless will truly change your lifeHow I went from feeling overwhelmed about becoming paper-free to super excitedThe practical organization tips you need to go paperless using Evernote and other simple tools (even if you’re not tech-savvy!)If by the end you’re ready to dip your toes in the water of becoming paper-free, check out Abby’s FREE resource to help you get started with Evernote.Then, when you’re ready to dive deeper, head to Paperless Made Simple for more help conquering your paper clutter and fully making the switch to digital.Also, be sure to follow Ashley on Instagram @abbyorganizes for even more advice and inspiration.Like what you heard here?I’d be honored and grateful if you would head over to iTunes to leave a review and let other female entrepreneurs know what you learned! While you’re there, don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss an episode.________________________________💻 Free Training Overwhelmed? Frazzled? Tired of your calendar controlling you? You’re in the right place. Sign up for my free, on-demand training and learn how to take control of your time—no matter what life throws at you. 👉 https://www.megansumrell.com/freetraining ________________________________ 📱 Get The Pink Bee App Access planning tools, trainings, and support all in one place. 👉 https://www.onelink.to/qxdcwu ________________________________Thanks for tuning in!Megan 🩷🐝www.megansumrell.comwww.instagram.com/megansumrellwww.youtube.com/@the_pink_beewww.facebook.com/megansumrell

Believe it or not, even with weekly planning, you can have too much of a good thing! The tendency to overplan is very real for many women, and that’s why this week, we’re diving into the best ways to know if you’re doing it, what could happen as a result, and how to stop overplanning ASAP.You know I love weekly planning, but did you know it’s actually possible to overplan?It’s true! And if you are overplanning constantly, it can lead to some pretty serious consequences.In this episode, I’m sharing common ways we overplan, the signs to look for, and how to stop overplanning now.By the end of this episode, you will learn:Two scenarios where women tend to overplan the mostThe three ways to easily identify overplanning in your own lifeHow to stop overplanning when you create your weekly plans____________________________________________________________________________________Like what you heard here?I’d be honored and grateful if you would head over to iTunes to leave a review and let other female entrepreneurs know what you learned! While you’re there, don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss an episode.________________________________💻 Free Training Overwhelmed? Frazzled? Tired of your calendar controlling you? You’re in the right place. Sign up for my free, on-demand training and learn how to take control of your time—no matter what life throws at you. 👉 https://www.megansumrell.com/freetraining ________________________________ 📱 Get The Pink Bee App Access planning tools, trainings, and support all in one place. 👉 https://www.onelink.to/qxdcwu ________________________________Thanks for tuning in!Megan 🩷🐝www.megansumrell.comwww.instagram.com/megansumrellwww.youtube.com/@the_pink_beewww.facebook.com/megansumrell

“Don’t hide your motherhood” is a mantra from MOMpire’s Ashley Meyer that changed my life, and today, she’s here sharing why motherhood and being a mompreneur are such powerful gifts. She’s also here to show you how you can trade in toxic hustle culture for simplicity to find success. As an employee or business owner, can you remember a time when you felt like you had to hide your motherhood?The ambitious, “have it all” hustle culture that tells us, as women, we should constantly be excelling and pushing in both our work and our personal life, but that the two should never overlap. This simply isn’t true, and the incredible Ashley Meyer of MOMpire®️ is here to share how showing up as your full self as a mom and an entrepreneur simultaneously is not only possible but phenomenal, and why there’s no shame in owning the title of “mompreneur.”By the end of this conversation, you will learn:Why you should never have to hide your motherhood in your work or otherwiseOur thoughts on the titles “mompreneur” and “boss mom”How to ditch hustle culture for good and instead embrace simplicity, systems, and structure to find freedomAlso, if you’re ready for even more motherhood inspiration, be sure to follow Ashley and MOMpire®️ on Instagram @ashleybrookemeyer and @themompire. ________________________________________________________________________________________________Like what you heard here?I’d be honored and grateful if you would head over to iTunes to leave a review and let other female entrepreneurs know what you learned! While you’re there, don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss an episode.________________________________💻 Free Training Overwhelmed? Frazzled? Tired of your calendar controlling you? You’re in the right place. Sign up for my free, on-demand training and learn how to take control of your time—no matter what life throws at you. 👉 https://www.megansumrell.com/freetraining ________________________________ 📱 Get The Pink Bee App Access planning tools, trainings, and support all in one place. 👉 https://www.onelink.to/qxdcwu ________________________________Thanks for tuning in!Megan 🩷🐝www.megansumrell.comwww.instagram.com/megansumrellwww.youtube.com/@the_pink_beewww.facebook.com/megansumrell

While you may not consider yourself a quitter, there are times that learning when to quit can actually get you closer to where you need to be. Whether it’s internal or external forces shifting your priorities and circumstances, this episode can help you determine if it’s time to quit to win.Do you know when to stick something out and when to quit?If you’re anything like me and highly driven by goals and productivity, calling it quits is not something that comes naturally. But sometimes, knowing when to quit and shift your priorities is exactly what you need to do, and today, we’re diving into the specific times that quitters come out on top.By the end of this episode, you will learn:When to quit and why quitting may be the best thing for youWhat to do when outside circumstances cause your priorities to change Two circumstances when quitting can actually boost your productivity and get you closer to the goals that align with your valuesLike what you heard here?I’d be honored and grateful if you would head over to iTunes to leave a review and let other female entrepreneurs know what you learned! While you’re there, don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss an episode.________________________________💻 Free Training Overwhelmed? Frazzled? Tired of your calendar controlling you? You’re in the right place. Sign up for my free, on-demand training and learn how to take control of your time—no matter what life throws at you. 👉 https://www.megansumrell.com/freetraining ________________________________ 📱 Get The Pink Bee App Access planning tools, trainings, and support all in one place. 👉 https://www.onelink.to/qxdcwu ________________________________Thanks for tuning in!Megan 🩷🐝www.megansumrell.comwww.instagram.com/megansumrellwww.youtube.com/@the_pink_beewww.facebook.com/megansumrell

Establishing daily routines can be a challenge for moms with ever-changing schedules, but this episode will help you see routines in a new light. Plus, you’ll learn the steps to create flexible routines that actually work for you and discover how to fit them into your weekly planning.As a busy mom, does your daily and weekly planning constantly look different?I get it, and I know with a fluid, constantly-shifting schedule, you may feel like daily routines simply can’t work for your life.If you’ve written off your ability to create routines because you have a very non-routine life, this week’s conversation is absolutely for you!By the end of this episode, you will learn:About the flexible weekly and daily routines in my life — and how much time they save meA new way to define routines and how to create routines that truly make sense for youHow to fit routines into your weekly planning — even if no two weeks or days look the sameLike what you heard here?I’d be honored and grateful if you would head over to iTunes to leave a review and let other female entrepreneurs know what you learned! While you’re there, don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss an episode.________________________________💻 Free Training Overwhelmed? Frazzled? Tired of your calendar controlling you? You’re in the right place. Sign up for my free, on-demand training and learn how to take control of your time—no matter what life throws at you. 👉 https://www.megansumrell.com/freetraining ________________________________ 📱 Get The Pink Bee App Access planning tools, trainings, and support all in one place. 👉 https://www.onelink.to/qxdcwu ________________________________Thanks for tuning in!Megan 🩷🐝www.megansumrell.comwww.instagram.com/megansumrellwww.youtube.com/@the_pink_beewww.facebook.com/megansumrell

Feeling overwhelmed may seem like it’s just part of the gig as a mom. Thankfully, positive parenting expert Amy McCready is here to help and shares the advice we need on priorities, how to get kids to do chores, and so much more! Trust me when I say her tips have been a game-changer in our home.How many times have you started your weekend feeling overwhelmed rather than relaxed and ready to recharge? As a mom, I know our weekends can become a battleground of priorities between my daughter and me, and it’s hard to keep positive parenting at the forefront when this happens.  This is just one of the things we’re diving into with parenting expert Amy McCready as she sheds light on everything from how to get kids to do chores to understanding where your kid is coming from.  By the end of this conversation, you will learn:The secret sauce behind Positive Parenting Solution’s mind, body, and soul time An easy way to stop feeling overwhelmed about how to get kids to do chores (hint: stop calling them chores!)How to balance your priorities as a parent with your kid’s priorities  Then, if you’re ready to explore even more positive parenting, you can attend Amy’s free webinar on getting kids to listen without nagging, yelling, or losing control.  Also, be sure to check out her books and follow her on Instagram @positiveparentingsolutions for other tips and tools. Like what you heard here?I’d be honored and grateful if you would head over to iTunes to leave a review and let other female entrepreneurs know what you learned! While you’re there, don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss an episode.________________________________💻 Free Training Overwhelmed? Frazzled? Tired of your calendar controlling you? You’re in the right place. Sign up for my free, on-demand training and learn how to take control of your time—no matter what life throws at you. 👉 https://www.megansumrell.com/freetraining ________________________________ 📱 Get The Pink Bee App Access planning tools, trainings, and support all in one place. 👉 https://www.onelink.to/qxdcwu ________________________________Thanks for tuning in!Megan 🩷🐝www.megansumrell.comwww.instagram.com/megansumrellwww.youtube.com/@the_pink_beewww.facebook.com/megansumrell

If you’re struggling with how to get organized when it comes to all of the physical stuff in your home, decluttering expert Katy Wells is THE person you want to learn from. She’s cracked the code and is here to give you the organizational tips you need to find clutter-free freedom as a busy mom. When was the last time you looked around at all of the stuff accumulating in your house and thought, “I don’t even know where to start with how to get organized”?We’ve all been there — especially as moms — and know first-hand that decluttering can feel like a daunting, never-ending task.When I find myself overwhelmed by all of the physical things in my home, I always turn to today’s guest expert, Katy Joy Wells — the QUEEN of decluttering — for organization tips and guidance!By the end of this episode, you will discover:How clutter affects your mental health and productivity — PLUS, the freedom that comes from learning how to get organized with your physical stuffAn easy, less stressful way to encourage your kids to help with decluttering and how to get them to put things away the first timeThe organizational tips you need to make decluttering simple and even fun Trust me, this is just the tip of the iceberg with what you can learn from this amazing woman, and if you’re ready to dive deeper into decluttering, you can join her upcoming LIVE 14-Day Challenge here. It begins May 2nd, so grab your spot now!Also, be sure to follow Katy on Instagram @katyjoywells for even more inspiration._____________________________________________________Like what you heard here?I’d be honored and grateful if you would head over to iTunes to leave a review and let other female entrepreneurs know what you learned! While you’re there, don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss an episode.________________________________💻 Free Training Overwhelmed? Frazzled? Tired of your calendar controlling you? You’re in the right place. Sign up for my free, on-demand training and learn how to take control of your time—no matter what life throws at you. 👉 https://www.megansumrell.com/freetraining ________________________________ 📱 Get The Pink Bee App Access planning tools, trainings, and support all in one place. 👉 https://www.onelink.to/qxdcwu ________________________________Thanks for tuning in!Megan 🩷🐝www.megansumrell.comwww.instagram.com/megansumrellwww.youtube.com/@the_pink_beewww.facebook.com/megansumrell

Organization is supposed to make your life easier, but what happens when you get too organized? This week, we’re diving into how to stop feeling overwhelmed from over-organizing and how to create the right kinds of organizational systems for you and your life.Did you know it is possible to be too organized? When it comes to getting your life more organized, there is not only a point of diminishing returns but also a point where over-organizing leads to more stress. If you consider yourself a well-organized person but still are struggling with how to stop feeling overwhelmed when finding what you’re looking for when you need it, this conversation is absolutely for you! By the end of this episode, you will learn:Exactly what I mean when I say you may be “too organized”The question at the heart of organization (and why over-organizing doesn’t help you answer it)How to stop feeling overwhelmed and finally find organizational systems that work for you Like what you heard here?I’d be honored and grateful if you would head over to iTunes to leave a review and let other female entrepreneurs know what you learned! While you’re there, don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss an episode.________________________________💻 Free Training Overwhelmed? Frazzled? Tired of your calendar controlling you? You’re in the right place. Sign up for my free, on-demand training and learn how to take control of your time—no matter what life throws at you. 👉 https://www.megansumrell.com/freetraining ________________________________ 📱 Get The Pink Bee App Access planning tools, trainings, and support all in one place. 👉 https://www.onelink.to/qxdcwu ________________________________Thanks for tuning in!Megan 🩷🐝www.megansumrell.comwww.instagram.com/megansumrellwww.youtube.com/@the_pink_beewww.facebook.com/megansumrell

If you struggle with how to be productive and manage your time during your monthly cycles, cycle syncing is the solution you’ve been searching for! In this episode, expert Megan Rempel shares the secrets to productivity during that time each month — plus, the clock we really should be focusing on.Honest question... Do you wrestle with how to be productive during your monthly cycles? Ladies, you are not alone, and thanks to cycle syncing we can finally stop dreading that time each month!Today’s guest expert, Megan Rempel, is here to help, and she’s breaking down exactly how you can time your tasks to your cycle, so you can maximize your productivity.By the end of this episode, you will learn:The different clocks that men and women run on and what this means for our productivity What cycle syncing is and how to adopt it in your lifeHow to be productive when you focus less on the 24-hour clock and more on your 28-day clockAlso, be sure to follow Megan on Instagram @meganrempel4 to learn even more from her!Like what you heard here?I’d be honored and grateful if you would head over to iTunes to leave a review and let other female entrepreneurs know what you learned! While you’re there, don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss an episode.________________________________💻 Free Training Overwhelmed? Frazzled? Tired of your calendar controlling you? You’re in the right place. Sign up for my free, on-demand training and learn how to take control of your time—no matter what life throws at you. 👉 https://www.megansumrell.com/freetraining ________________________________ 📱 Get The Pink Bee App Access planning tools, trainings, and support all in one place. 👉 https://www.onelink.to/qxdcwu ________________________________Thanks for tuning in!Megan 🩷🐝www.megansumrell.comwww.instagram.com/megansumrellwww.youtube.com/@the_pink_beewww.facebook.com/megansumrell