The Life Management System for Working Moms

Let’s face it… fall gets feral. Back-to-school. Sports tournaments. Work deadlines. Holiday pressure creeping in. If you're staring down a calendar that makes you want to scream (or hide)… you're not alone. In this snack-sized solo episode, I break down the simple survival tools I use with my 1:1 clients to help them get through the busiest weeks without falling apart. If you're feeling buried under all the things, this one's for you. Inside Episode 56, you'll learn: ✨ The first step to reduce overwhelm 📣 Why announcing your “busy season” can set expectations and release pressure 🧱 The non-negotiables that help Courtney protect her energy 📵 Why distractions (and guilt) must go 📝 The “Idea Parking Lot” method to prevent to-do list spirals 🧠 How to tell the difference between a real task and a wish list item 🫁 The shockingly effective power of this simple energy management tool ⚡️ Why survival mode needs an exit strategy 🔗 Resources & Links: 📝 Free guide on How to productively manage your to-do list [https://workingmomsmovement.com/todo] 📧 Email Courtney directly: courtney@workingmomsmovement.com 📱 DM Courtney: @workingmomsmovement on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/workingmomsmovement/] 🎧 Podcast episode on sleep: DM "SLEEP" to @WorkingMomsMovement for podcast link and free guide on how to improve sleep 🙌 Favorite Quotes: "The busy weeks won’t break you. But expecting yourself to run at that pace forever might." "Survival weeks require intention, not perfection." 💥 If this week’s episode hit a nerve... You’re not meant to white-knuckle your way through motherhood and a career. There are systems to support you, and they don’t include burning out. 👉 Join Courtney’s free live training on October 20 (or catch the replay): 🗓️ From Surviving to Thriving: 3 shifts that helped me go from burnout to breathing room [workingmomsmovement.com/live-training] ⏰ 12:00–1:30 PM ET 📍Save your seat NOW 📈 Keywords: working mom burnout, fall busy season, how to manage time during peak weeks, ADHD time management tools, managing mental load, to-do list strategies, wish list vs to-do, productivity hacks for busy moms, executive functioning tips, deep breathing for stress relief, calendar stress, fall survival plan for moms, how to say no to obligations, how to reset expectations

Feeling behind… all the time? You’re not broken. You’re just trying to use tools that weren’t built for how your brain works. In this episode, I sit down with time management expert and mom of four, Jill Wright, to talk about the real-life strategies busy women need to stop burning out and start managing their time and energy in a way that actually works. Whether you’re neurodivergent yourself, raising a kid who is, or just feeling like time is slipping through your fingers, this one’s packed with relatable insights, permission slips, and actionable tools. 🎙️ Inside Episode 55, we unpack: • The two biggest lies you’ve been told about productivity (and what to believe instead) • The key executive functioning challenges that derail time management • Tools and strategies for people with ADHD or time blindness • Jill’s Time Magic Planner: How it’s built for neurodiverse brains and how to use it • What your kids’ tantrums can teach you about capacity, energy, and the illusion of control • Why multitasking is killing your focus and energy (and what to do instead) 🎧 Listen now to Episode 55 and learn how to stop disappearing from your own life. You don’t need more hacks. You need the right system. 🔗 Resources & Links: 📘 Jill’s daily inspiration guide: Happy, Healthy, Wealthy & Wise [https://amzn.to/4pMZs0r ] 🗓️ The Time Magic Planner [https://jillwright.ca/planner ] by Jill Wright 🎙️ Jill’s Podcast: Grow Like a Mother [https://jillwright.ca/podcast ] 📝 My free guide on How to productively manage your to-do list [https://workingmomsmovement.com/todo] 📝 My free training on How to go from surviving to thriving as a working mom [https://workingmomsmovement.com/live-training ] 🗒️ Shower (waterproof) notepad [https://amzn.to/3Wc1pWD ] 📈 Keywords for SEO: time management for moms, ADHD-friendly planner, how to reduce burnout, time blindness tools, mental load solutions, working mom podcast, executive functioning and time, productivity tips for women, how to prioritize tasks, Jill Wright Time Magic Planner, how to manage energy as a working mom, why multitasking doesn’t work #workingmom #momlife #workingmomcoach #lifecoach #careercoach #burnout #timemanagement #momlife #mentalhealth #lifemanagementsystem

If you’ve ever muttered “Why am I the only one who remembers everything?” while mentally prepping forms for the dentist, birthday RSVPs, and dinner plans, this one’s for you. 🎙️ Inside this episode, I sit down with Hannah Morgan, founder of Heron House Management, to unpack: ✨ What “mental load” really looks like (spoiler: it’s not just remembering school picture day) ✨ Why even the most well-meaning partners fall short when it comes to truly sharing household responsibilities ✨ How Hannah’s team of virtual house managers are changing the game for working moms everywhere 🧠 From systems that divide cognitive labor to stories about relationship strain and divorce driven by burnout, we don’t shy away from the hard truths. But we also offer real solutions for creating balance at home…without carrying it all alone. 💥 What You’ll Learn: • The hidden emotional and cognitive tasks most moms are juggling daily • Why “help” from your partner isn’t the same as “shared responsibility” • What a virtual house manager actually does (and how it saves your sanity) • Why mental load imbalances lead to resentment, and even relationship breakdowns • How to build systems that prevent burnout and empower every family member to contribute 🔧 Resources mentioned: 🔗 Heron House Management [https://www.heronhousemanagement.com/]: Hannah’s agency that matches busy families with trained virtual house managers to streamline tasks and reduce overwhelm 📘 Free guide: Reclaim 12+ Hours a Week by Simplifying Your To-Do List [https://workingmomsmovement.com/todo] → Inside, you’ll find mindset shifts, a delegation starter list, and prompts to equalize domestic labor, especially with your male partner 🛍️ Outsource your life with Proxy by Peacock Parent [https://proxy.peacockparent.com/?ref=ppwmm] → My go-to for vetted service providers, such as my coaching and Heron House Management, that help you buy back your time and energy → Use code PPWMM for up to $100 off and a 7-week free trial 👩‍👧‍👦 Moms, you don’t have to quit your job to feel better. But you do have to quit carrying it all alone. Whether it’s hiring a virtual house manager or rethinking how labor is divided at home, you have options, and this episode is the perfect place to start. 🎧 Listen now and then forward this episode to the person who needs to hear it most. 👉 And if nobody’s told you lately, you’re doing a great job. You’ve got this, momma. 🔍 Keywords (for SEO): mental load, cognitive labor, working mom burnout, household management, virtual assistant for moms, family systems, mental load in marriage, household equity, working moms podcast, time-saving strategies, Heron House Management #workingmom #momlife #workingmomcoach #lifecoach #careercoach #burnout #timemanagement #momlife #mentalload #lifemanagementsystem

You don’t have to quit your job to reclaim your life. But you do need a system that reflects your values. 🎙️In this episode, I pull from my 16+ years of leading culture transformation at scale – including roles at a Fortune 50 company and as the lead architect for Future of Work strategy at a national firm – to talk honestly about what it really takes to thrive as a working mom in today’s workplace. ✨ And spoiler: It’s not about doing more. It’s about designing smarter. 🎧 Inside this episode, you'll hear: • Why the second shift at home is costing you 3-5 hours a day • What corporate culture still doesn’t get about working caregivers • Why you don’t need to quit to get relief, but do need new systems • How to work backward from your long-term vision to make short-term decisions • The #1 shift that helped me stop feeling guilty and start taking control • A reality check on RTO, mental health, and the cost of loyalty in a post-pandemic workplace • How you can be part of the change from inside your organization • Why we must stop normalizing martyrdom and start honoring boundaries (especially as leaders) 🔗 Resources & Links: 📝 Free guide: Keep Your To-Do List from Controlling You [https://workingmomsmovement.com/todo] 🧠 Financial planning for big life shifts: Brian Page on Instagram @modernhusband [https://www.instagram.com/modernhusband/] 💻 Outsource help to buy back your time: Proxy by Peacock Parent [https://proxy.peacockparent.com/?ref=ppwmm] 🎧 Episode 50: My vulnerable career story [https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/life-management-system/episodes/50-How-I-got-here---The-story-behind-The-Life-Management-System-and-why-it-might-just-change-yours-too-e37av8s] 🤝 Want me to speak at your ERG or organization? Email courtney@workingmomsmovement.com🗓️ Sign up for my FREE training entitled "⁠From Surviving to thriving as a working mom [https://workingmomsmovement.com/live-training]⁠" on October 20th 12:00 - 1:30 ET Before you walk away from your career, walk toward your values. This episode will help you figure out what really needs to change—and where you still have power. 📈 Keywords for SEO: caregiver burnout, returning to office RTO, working moms podcast, corporate boundaries, executive coaching for moms, domestic labor imbalance, Future of Work strategy, cultural transformation, women in leadership, time management, quitting corporate job, mental load, work-life integration #workingmom #momlife #workingmomcoach #lifecoach #careercoach #burnout #timemanagement #momlife #mentalhealth #lifemanagementsystem

You’re not the only one carrying the weight at home. Your kids notice it, too. In this special episode, I pass the mic to my favorite co-hosts yet: my boys, Witten (9) and Wyant (8). This week’s conversation is playful and honest...straight from the mouths of two elementary-aged boys. It’s a powerful reminder that the invisible workload isn’t just felt by moms... it’s witnessed by the whole family. 🎧 Inside this episode, you’ll hear: • Real talk from kids about fairness, house rules, and the importance of sharing responsibilities • How to make chores more fun (including their go-to strategy that moms will definitely want to steal) • Why helping out at home builds confidence and pride in kids • What your kids might be thinking but haven’t said about the division of labor • When kids feel most connected to mom, and why those small moments matter more than we realize • Plus, how having a working mom impacts what they value and remember most If you’re carrying the mental load, managing the calendar, prepping meals, and somehow still feel behind, this is your episode. I bring my boys into the conversation to show how involving your kids in managing the home isn’t just practical, it’s powerful parenting. These little conversations are shaping future adults who value teamwork, responsibility, and connection. 💡 And pro tip! This is a great episode to listen to with your kids. Hit pause after each question and have your own family discussion; messy answers welcome. 😉 🔗 Resources & Links: • Lori Sugarman-Li's interview on episode 51 – “Engaging kids in household management [https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/life-management-system/episodes/51-Engaging-kids-in-household-management-with-Lori-Sugarman-Li-e37klo5 ]” • Our Home [https://amzn.to/4lSa1w8 ] by Lori Sugarman-Li • Sign up for my FREE training entitled "From Surviving to thriving as a working mom [https://workingmomsmovement.com/live-training]" on October 20th 12:00 - 1:30 ET ❤️ This episode was pure joy to record. It reminded me how capable our kids really are when we give them the tools, the expectations, and the chance to contribute. You don’t have to do it all. And honestly… you shouldn’t. Thanks for indulging in something a little different on this one. 📲 And if it brought a smile to your face, would you leave a review or share it with another working mom who needs to feel less alone? 📈 Keywords: working moms podcast, teaching kids responsibility, chores for kids, mental load, division of labor at home, how to involve kids in chores, executive functioning for children, family teamwork, working mom podcast, raising capable kids, household responsibilities, emotional connection with kids