Balance It Method Podcast | Routines, Organization and Time Management for Busy Working Moms

You want to get organized, but you don't have the time to organize yourself. That's the problem keeping so many moms stuck in survival mode. In this episode, I'm going to show you a simple route to getting out of it and how you can spot the friction points that are quietly draining your battery and sucking up your time.

In this episode, I'm walking you through 4 practical tips to help you streamline that after school chaos window so you can ease into what is often the busiest block in our days. You'll learn... - how to prevent meltdowns before they start - how to reconnect with your kiddos so they can regulate after their busy day - how to avoid the rush around when preparing for after school activities. If you're the mom who's always running behind and scrambling last minute, then these tips are for you

In this special video episode of the podcast, we are taking a look at how all the things we've talked about in this Back to School Prep Series can come together into a supportive and flexible weekly plan designed specifically for your busy mom life. We'll see how to define your non-negotiables so you can stay focussed, how to have a supportive morning, how to create an outline of your ideal week and how to apply that to all the chaos and curveballs so you can stay cool and in control of your time no matter what life is throwing at you. Check Out The Balance It Method Home Management Systems Course

In this episode, we are talking about the 4 sanity saving systems I recommend every working mom have in their back pocket to keep their homes tidy, their to do list in check and to have guilt free downtime for themselves and with their loved ones. These are the 4 systems I use every day to help keep my head above water and my priorities in focus.

In this episode, we're looking at how to reduce that list before September arrives. We'll talk about reducing overwhelm and uncover where systems can support you without adding another thing to you're already full plate

Before you can plan a smooth school year, you have to map out what's left of your summer. This episode walks you through auditing every trip, appointment and to-do left on your calendar, the prep work for each one, tackling back to school shopping and forms and what to put on your calendar at the start of the school year that will help you get a rhythm into place fast!

The episode is your intention-setting nudge before the last minute scramble back to school brings. So even if your summer is still in full swing, now is the best time to start planning for what you want this coming school year to look like.

Free Simplified Week Workshop Thinks consistency is all about willpower? Think again. In this episode, we break down why working moms struggle to stay consistent with their goals- whether that's starting a side hustle, building a workout routine or just sticking with a schedule - and why the real problem has little to do with your discipline and more to do with a fragile plan. If you've ever felt like you're too busy, too tired or that life is just too unpredictable to chase your dreams, then lean in because this episode is going to shift how you think about time management.

In this episode, we're breaking down why rigid morning routines collapse the second real life shows up. You'll learn how to a better way to think about your morning routine and how you can find the right one to work for you.

Free Simplified Week Workshop In this episode, I'm introducing what really kicked off my journey to balancing it. This simple concept helped me get out of survival mode and taught me the important skill of intention. Listen in on how you can get started today, even if you're completely overwhelmed

In this episode, we are digging into the real reason most moms never finish what they start. We will discuss 3 common issues and what you can do to fix them. Links Mentioned In This Episode What's For Dinner- my meal planning system Free Simplified Week Workshop The Balance It Method Course

Free Simplified Week Workshop What if your week had a plan that you could actually stick to? In this episode, we are walking through the 5 things you need as a busy working mom, to make that possible. This is the framework that's going to help you have a stress-less week.

Stop writing and re-writing the same to-do list every week! In this episode, we're discussing why your to-do list is failing you and what you can do instead to get your head above water when you're a busy working mom. Links Mentioned In This Episode Simplified Week Workshop Balance It Method-Home Management Systems Course

My Exact Method for Avoiding Summer Chaos and Actually Enjoying the Season Summer is supposed to feel like a exhale. So why does it feel like a different kind of chaos? In this episode of The Balance It Method Podcast, I share my exact summer framework — the one that took me from white-knuckling my way through July to actually loving the season. No rigid schedules, no Pinterest-perfect plans. Just a realistic, flexible method that keeps your family grounded without sucking the joy out of summer. In this episode: • The A day / B day framework that creates rhythm without rigidity • How to simplify your cleaning routine so you stop spending your weekends scrubbing • The exact back-to-school prep I do the final week of summer so September doesn’t knock you flat This one is packed with practical, steal-it-today strategies for moms who want to actually feel their summer instead of just survive it Downloads Mentioned In This Episode Clean It Method Guide Meal Planning System

You’re not forgetful. You’re overloaded. There’s a big difference — and once you understand it, everything changes. In this episode of The Balance It Method Podcast, Tamara breaks down the real reason things keep falling through the cracks (hint: it has nothing to do with your memory) and walks you through her simple task capture system that gets everything out of your head and into one trusted place — so you can finally stop white-knuckling your way through the day hoping you don’t forget something important. List building system episode

Join the Spring Reset Challenge HERE Free Simplified Week Workshop Does your week go by in a flash and you feel like you've been constantly busy and hustling but have nothing to show for it? At the end of the week, you look around and wonder why your house is still a mess, there's still piles of laundry to wash, a stack of mail to sort and a long to-do list with unchecked boxes? If that sounds like you than this episode will help you uncover the reason you're constantly feeling behind as a busy working mom.

Clean It Method- Free Guide In this episode, I'm giving you a few very practical steps to set your home up for a good spring clean to make the work easier. If you want to follow along with our spring reset challenge, make sure you download the guide so you can clean along with our group!

Clean It Method Free Guide Ever feel like your house is constantly sliding back into chaos no matter how much you clean it? In this episode, we break down why reactive cleaning never lasts- and how the missing piece to save your sanity has nothing to do with the effort you put in and more about a system and a sequence. You'll learn my Clean It Method secrets plus how to maintain a reset home with simple daily habits and a realistic rhythm.

Free Clean It Method Guide Feeling motivated to reset your home for spring-but struggling to follow through? In this Spring Reset Prep Episode, you'll learn why building new cleaning systems isn't enough, and how your nervous system determines whether those changes will actually stick. Discover how to use simple "self-care" build into your day to create the capacity you need to stay consistent, even when life gets busy. If you're ready to make lasting change, start here.

Clean It Method-Cleaning Systems Guide Before you start tearing through your closets and filling donation bins, we need to take a look at the things holding you back from feeling calm in your own home. These aren't often physical items, but to-do list clutter the clogs up our brains and and creates less space for the important things to fit. In this episode, I'm going to teach you how to get started decluttering your to-do list so that you are able to focus as we move towards getting our homes cleaned up for spring!