Simple Rhythms for Busy Moms | SAHM, Routines, Biblical Motherhood, Balance, Schedules, Work-Life Balance, Productivity

28 | 3 Ways to Say No So You Can Have More Time With Your Kids

Hi, friend!
Do you feel like your schedule is just TOO full? Does it feel like you never have the time to actually slow down and spend time with your kids like you really want to?
In today’s episode, it’s time to get real. We ALL want more time in the day, we all feel like we never have enough time to really balance all of our roles well. And one thing that I keep seeing come up again and again is you’re feeling like you just don’t have enough time in the day to really spend quality time with your kids the way you want to.
Trust me, I’ve been there and it’s so frustrating. You’ve dreamed of motherhood for so long, you’re finally here, and it feels like you are just constantly rushing through every day trying to accomplish all the things and cross off all the items on your to do list or get to the next appointment on time and not enough time in the day to simply soak up time with your kids and be present the way you want to.
SO, in today’s episode, I’m going to break down 3 simple ways for you to say NO in order to have MORE time with your kids. I pray this episode is encouraging for you! Enjoy!
Hugs!
KyAnn
 
Mentions:
Emily P. Freeman blog: https://emilypfreeman.com/how-saying-yes-and-no-shape-a-life-story/
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27 | Always Choosing the Next Thing To Do Over Your Kids?! THIS Time Management Hack Will Help.

Hi, friend!
Do you really want to carve out more time with your kids? Are your kids your absolute TOP priority, but you also struggle with getting caught up in all the things that practically need to get done each day?
In today’s episode, I’m sharing with you a time management hack that I’ve been using in my life recently that has really been helping to make sure I’m building in the time to focus on my kids the way I really want to, without just getting distracted constantly by all the things I have to do.
We all have things that need to get done each day and if you’ve ever struggled with constantly choosing the next thing that needs to get done (whether that’s in business or housework) over prioritizing sitting down to enjoy quality time with your kids, this episode is for you.
I pray this episode is encouraging for you! Enjoy!
Hugs!
KyAnn
 
Mentions:
Listen to episode 12 on daily rhythm for intentional time with your kids: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/12-constantly-thinking-about-what-to-do-next-1-habit/id1739009977?i=1000656654868
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26 | The TRUTH About Why You Never Stick to Routines. 3 Consistency Secrets You NEED.

Hi, friend!
Today’s episode is for the mom listening that has tried routines in the past, you’ve tried all the things-super specific routine charts outlined down to the minute, sleep routines, chore charts to get things done around the house, all of it. And no matter what it is, you just CANNOT stick to it for longer than a couple days max before giving up entirely. 
You want more organization in your life, you want to know what to expect each day (for both you AND your kids), and you want systems to help you turn your brain off at the end of the day and just truly rest and unplug, to recharge for the next day. 
You’re overwhelmed trying to balance it all and you need some help, but you know that routines are NOT the answer because they’ve never worked for you in the past. In today’s episode, we’re diving into WHY you’ve never been able to stick to routines previously and the 3 time management secrets you NEED to finally be consistent in this area. I pray this episode is encouraging for you! Enjoy!
Hugs!
KyAnn
 
Mentions:
Listen to episode 2 about building your morning routine: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/02-struggling-with-waking-up-before-your-kids-how-to/id1739009977?i=1000651890562
Listen to episode 16 on my current morning routine with 3 kids 4 & under: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/16-my-current-morning-routine-with-3-kids-4-under/id1739009977?i=1000658674076
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25 | My UNFILTERED Social Media Journey as a Small Business Owner of 10+ Years

Hi, friend!
Is it even possible to run a business without social media?! You know you want to be on your phone less, but you can never find boundaries that actually work because you have to be on your phone to market your business! Is balance in this area even realistic at all?! Especially as a mom of littles who REALLY wants to be present and not waste the little years being so distracted on social media constantly.
If you’ve ever asked any of those questions or wondered how other moms and small business owners navigate social media, I’m pulling back the curtain in this episode for all the vulnerable (and frankly EMBARRASSING) stats and journey of what my social media usage has looked like over the years in all 3 of my businesses to date.
Where I failed, where I’ve grown, the boundaries I swear by now, and most importantly, how the Lord has convicted my heart in a whole new way in the past year on this topic. This is going to be a juicy one, friends! I pray this episode is encouraging for you! Enjoy!
Hugs!
KyAnn
 
Mentions:
Online Business for Christian Women Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/online-business-for-christian-women-grow-your-business/id1437868374
Stefanie Gass resources: https://stefaniegass.com/
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24 | 10 Ways to Embrace REST as a Busy Mom When Your Brain NEVER Shuts Off

Hi, friend!
Do you feel like you are constantly hustling, always thinking about the next thing that needs to get done, errand you have to run, or item you need to cross off your daily to do list?!
In today’s episode, I’m talking to all my mom friends that feel like you can NEVER get your brain to just shut off. Maybe you know you want to REST more and slow down, be fully present, but honestly you don’t even know HOW to rest.
I’m going to break down 10 simple ways to embrace REST before the summer ends…tiny ways to fully rest even as a busy mom of littles, unplug and unwind to ultimately serve your family better by giving them the BEST version of yourself. Some of these you probably haven’t thought of before and prioritizing rest in your daily rhythms is so much simpler than we make it out to be! I pray this episode is encouraging for you! Enjoy!
Hugs!
KyAnn
 
Mentions:
5 signs you’re living beyond your capacity episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/09-overwhelmed-trying-to-balance-it-all-5-signs-youre/id1739009977?i=1000654847736
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23 | Summer Routines All Over the Place?! 5 Hacks To Get Back On Schedule Quickly In a Busy Season

Hi, friend!
I don’t know about you, but my schedule has been ALL OVER THE PLACE the last few weeks with 4th of July plans, family in from out of town, VBS, family vacation, all the things. And it has me feeling a little crazy if I’m being honest.
In today’s episode, we’re diving into HOW to practically get yourself back on schedule when your routines get completely out of whack from all the summer events and plans you’re enjoying. We all want to embrace summer and live up all the fun summer things, but then how to bring it back in quickly after those crazy weeks. How to reset and get back to a good place with your routines and rhythms ASAP after crazier weeks of summer plans so that you don’t spend a month just trying to get back to normal after your summer vacation. I pray this episode is encouraging for you! Enjoy!
Hugs!
KyAnn
 
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22 | 16 Fun Mid-Summer Activities To Do With Your Kids (Without Breaking the Budget!)

Hi, friend!
In today’s episode, I’m sharing 16 fun mid-summer activities to do with your kids without breaking the budget. These can really apply for all ages (tweaked to your kids’ specific ages and interests), but my kids are currently toddler and preschool age so I would say specifically mamas with kiddos ages 0-6, all of this will definitely apply for you!
I don’t know about you, but this summer is FLYING and as moms of littles, we want to find cheap, simple ways to embrace summer and create core memories with our toddlers and preschoolers-without making it more complicated than it needs to be! I thought this would be a fun way to crowdsource some fun summer activities to break up the mundane, cross a few things off the summer bucket list in a SIMPLE, low stress way, and just create some core summer memories with our kiddos especially now that we’re more than halfway through the summer. I pray this episode is encouraging for you! Enjoy!
Hugs!
KyAnn
 
Mentions:
Smoothie popsicle molds: https://amzn.to/3S409Dp
Sunflower app information: https://sunflowersummer.org/
Wichita Mom blog: https://wichitamom.com/
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21 | Always Waiting For the Next “Big Thing”?! The Truth About Being Content as a Stay At Home Mom

Hi, friend!
I have a really fun BONUS episode for you today! In today’s episode, I’m giving you a behind the scenes look at what the Lord is teaching me about content in the season that I’m in. As Christian mamas that want our lives to be focused on Christ and glorifying Him, we all want to be more content in our day to day lives and find joy in everything we’ve been given. But, I don’t know about you, but that can be a LOT easier said than done. 
I’m sharing some vulnerable stories on how I’ve navigated the majority of my life in this area, what I wish I learned earlier, and what it looks like to be content as a stay at home mom who has big dreams and goals. The Lord has taught me some surprising lessons in my life recently about contentment and finding joy in the season that we’re currently in, instead of just looking ahead to the next constantly. 
I want to share some of these lessons as I’m learning them just like I would sitting down with a friend catching up on what the Lord is doing in our lives so that is the feel of this episode. It’s a raw and real kind of episode and I’m praying it is an encouragement to you! Enjoy!
Hugs!
KyAnn
 
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20 | Why Don’t Your Kids Play On Their Own Like That IG Mom You Follow?! 3 Habit Shifts for Longer Independent Play Time Daily

Hi, friend!
In today’s episode, we’re going to get into the nitty gritty of independent play for kids. We all want more time to get things done around the house, maybe you’re in a season that you need to sneak in a few minutes of work when your toddlers are still awake, or maybe you just want to drink your coffee and read your Bible in peace for a few minutes.
Independent play is something that is talked about a lot and I feel like pretty much ALL moms want their kids to have this skill, especially in today’s society of constant distraction and screens and overstimulation. I’m going to teach you 3 practical habit shifts that you can start applying today to help your kids have longer stretches of independent play time daily. This is going to be a juicy one, friends, let’s get into it! I pray this episode is a blessing for you! Enjoy!
Hugs!
KyAnn
 
Mentions:
Episode 12 prioritizing intentional time with your kids daily: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/12-constantly-thinking-about-what-to-do-next-1-habit/id1739009977?i=1000656654868
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19 | 4 Step System to Boost Productivity as a SAHM-Saves 2 Hours Per DAY!

Hi, friend!
In today’s episode, I’m sharing with you my 4 step system that helps me get more done as a busy mom trying to manage a lot of different areas of life (my kids, marriage, homesteading and gardening in full swing this time of year, my business, being involved in community, etc.). This system that I use daily to prioritize what needs to get done each day and then actually DO IT has vastly improved my productivity, helped manage my expectations for each day AND how much I’m able to practically accomplish each day.
Probably the top area we all feel like we’re lacking in as moms, especially moms of littles that require a lot of daily care and attention, is time. The hard truth is we all have the same amount of time in a day. It’s up to us how we prioritize and spend that time. And this 4 step system I’m going to share with you today for planning my days and prioritizing what needs to be done each day literally saves me 2 hours PER DAY. That’s 14 hours A WEEK, friends. That’s a part time job. This is life changing. Make sure you have something to take notes on, a pencil and pen or the notes app of your phone because you’re going to want to take notes to start implementing this asap. I pray this episode is a blessing for you! Enjoy!
Hugs!
KyAnn
 
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