111. Why Time Management Tips Don't Work for Moms (& What Does)
Ever feel guilty for not being able to wake up at 5am? Or frustrated when your perfectly planned schedule gets derailed by mom life? You're not alone - and spoiler alert: it's NOT you, it's the system!
In this candid episode, I'm breaking down why traditional time management advice (usually written by men 👀) fails busy moms and sharing what actually works.
Chapters:
[0:00] The Problem with 5am Club Culture
[4:00] Real Mom Life Requires Flexibility
[9:00] Energy Management vs. Time Management: Creating an Intuitive Schedule & Flexible Time Blocking
[15:00] 5 minute journal prompts
You'll discover:
- Why the 5am Club & rigid time blocking might be making you feel worse
- How different seasons of motherhood require different approaches
- My personal story about needing 9 hours of sleep (and why that's okay!)
- 3 strategies for creating an intuitive schedule that actually works
- A 5-minute journaling exercise to find your natural rhythm
This episode is a MUST-LISTEN for you if:
✓ You're tired of feeling guilty about "lack of discipline"
✓ Traditional time management makes you feel like a failure
✓ You want permission to trust your intuition
✓ You're craving a more flexible approach to your day
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- Book mentioned: "Do Less" by Kate Northrup https://a.co/d/3n0Ms61
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