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Hi, I’m Bunmi. I’ve been a work-at-home mom for 17 years. Follow for encouragement, advice, and ideas. Join the club at: https://www.facebook.com/share/EBmKUatsFNJD8MJA/?mibextid=K35XfP Pop by the website: www.peacefulwahm.com
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The Unbusy Mom - time management strategies for work at home moms

Alyssa Wolff - Time Management Coach for Work at Home Moms

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Welcome to the Unbusy Mom Podcast, where I help you get enough hours to work on your business, prioritize your time, establish a no-guilt work/life balance, and set up the family routines that hold it all together as a mompreneur. Hi, I’m Alyssa - I’m a homeschooling WAHM with 5 kids, and #momlife is easy is for me. And I know exactly how to get that for you, because I started my business when my 5th baby was 7 months old. And I was homeschooling. And I STILL didn’t have to go into hustle mo ...
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This is a Client Case Study, and today we’re talking about whether taking breaks will help you love your business for the long term – and if so, how to actually schedule them. Do you know what you need to actually stay in this online business thing for the long haul? No, it’s not loving your job – it’s quitting hustle mode. *That’s* the secret key.…
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Today we’re talking about how much productivity it costs you when you stay up late each night. You know what I’m talking about, right? That “do I have to get up this morning” groan that rips from your throat without you even having to think about it, when you’ve pushed your bedtime just a liiiiittle bit too far (okay, a lot too far) the night befor…
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This is motivation Monday, and today we’re talking about why I just re-joined a monthly mentorship program (plus what you can learn about your own self-development from my decision). Have you ever wondered what *your* coaches are spending money on? What *they’re* investing in? Well, wonder no more, because today I’m sharing with you the latest memb…
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This is a Client Case Study, and today we’re talking about the cure for when you need to get organized, but you don’t actually want to do all that organizing or setting up systems yourself. (Yes, it’s a thing!) Have you ever had that task in your life that required a ton of organization before you could even set up and use the system? Maybe it was …
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Today we’re talking about why introverts need minimalism: this is why you MUST be a practicing minimalist if you want your family to thrive! And what I really mean is you to thrive. Because when you’re happy, and fulfilled, and moving through life in a grace-centered way? Your kids benefit, too. So here’s how minimalism actually fits in the "unbusy…
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This is motivation Monday, and today we’re talking about how to make the right decision when you’ve got 2 paths ahead of you and you’re avoiding choosing your next life direction. You know you’ve got to get off the fence and make a choice. Because this road you’re on eventually runs out, and then there is no more runway. No more room to dither. No …
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This is a Client Case Study, and today we’re talking about how to actually decide whether to stay in certain memberships or groups when you’re in “pare back my life” mode. So this is a from a former client of mine, who needed to decide whether to hop in a monthly membership for the personal side of her life, or whether it was just FOMO marketing th…
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Today we’re talking about how to unlock a huge productivity boost for your #momlife – because if you want change, you have to do this first. Otherwise you’ll just see that your calendar is a little better than before, and call it good enough. Today’s topics: · Why your end goal is the most important part as a mom · The difference your ideal vision …
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This is motivation Monday, and today we’re talking about what happens to friendships when you start a business – are you going to lose all your mom friends? You used to have this amazing connection based on kids, messy houses, and barely keeping it all together. But what happens now? You still have the kids – that, you’ll always have in common. But…
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This is a Client Case Study, and today we’re talking about how to get yourself back on track around the house when you’ve just come out of the newborn stage. I was out with friends, and a new mom commented that she’d just gotten out of the newborn phase with her daughter and was loving the fact that her cute little baby could play on her own for a …
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In this episode, I walk you through landing your very first client as a social media manager. I answer the following questions and more: How do I gain trust? How go I send a cold email? What do I say? Why would they choose me? Here are the promised email templates: https://www.peacefulwahm.com/post/new-episode-landing-your-first-social-media-client…
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Today we’re talking about why you can still be productive as a mom (if you aren’t the artsy planner type!), even if you hate bullet journaling. Because I used to think planning was just for ultra-organized moms with binders and planners. But that’s not me – on so many levels. Today’s topics: · Why your expectations around planning may be what’s der…
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This is motivation Monday, and today we’re talking about how to break through to your next level in business by listening to your inner guidance. Have you ever thought about bringing God into your decision-making process? Of asking Him whether you should launch that thing this month, or wait till next? Or if your current income cap is where you’re …
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MLM, High Ticket Affiliate, Wellness Companies….Five ways to know the person reaching out you might you might be trying to take you for a ride. I talk fast in the beginning because I’m always worried a kid might bust in my bedroom and interrupt. Mama has one take to get it right. Also, I said the word “freaking” in this episode and mentioned a crac…
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This is a Client Case Study, and today we’re talking about whether you’re adding unnecessary steps to your workday – and here’s the fix! Is there something in your email funnel, or on your website, or in your client welcome packet, that actually shouldn’t be there? That’s adding additional steps for both you and your clients? You need to take off t…
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Today we’re talking about mom guilt: here’s why it’s so hard for you to release your own housework expectations and start a new routine for your family. I’m sure this scenario is familiar to you: you go to the fridge to start supper, but then realize you somehow forgot to thaw the meat for tonight’s meal. Which means you’re out of luck on that one …
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This is motivation Monday, and today we’re talking about the balance between investing time for a big life change vs. going a little at a time (and when that’s good enough). Some coaches will tell you that if you’re going to make a big life change – like losing weight or really learning a new sales technique or turning yourself into an expert paint…
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This is a Client Case Study, and today we’re talking about how to make yourself “just do it” even when you’re of steam – aka, I’m making an exception to my normal rule! Now, you guys know by now that I don’t do the “just push through your to-do list” stuff. But every once in a while, there’s an exception. Something came up (like a sick kid) and you…
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Today we’re talking about why waiting for a huge burst of energy to clear your to-do list isn’t working for you – because you need to do this instead! We’re going to tackle the myth going around the mom productivity space that if you can just wait for (or create) that magic burst of energy, you’re going to clear your to-do list, get like twenty thi…
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This is motivation Monday, and today we’re talking about what happens if you don’t like what your business coach just told you – are you being uncoachable, or following your intuition? Because there are two conflicting things going on in the business coaching arena just now. One side tells everyone, “Listen to your own gut! Never make a decision ba…
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This is a Client Case Study, and today we’re talking about when you should schedule your to-dos if you’re still not crossing off enough of them. So my latest client came to me with this question, which I thought was so great I wanted to share with you: “I’m steadily working my way through my giant to-do list, which feels really good to do. I can se…
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Today we’re talking about the latest productivity showdown: is minimalism better than routines? Find out which method works better for moms, and why! (This might be kind of controversial, but here goes.) Today’s topics: · Which is easier if you haven’t finished a KonMari purge yet · Why your kids aren’t keeping up with their pickup habits · Where r…
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This is motivation Monday, and today we’re talking about what happens if you slowed down your life, but you’re still feeling frazzled. It’s because there’s something you still need to change. You’ve got your schedule decluttered. Calendar minimized. Kids’ toys decluttered. (At least halfway!) The meal prepping simplified. A shorter to-do list. But …
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This is a Client Case Study, and today we’re talking about why you need to declutter your business to-do list – plus how to do it. Because you’re so used to this rat race of “do more, do more, do more, do the next thing,” that you’re not used to evaluating each and every item on your to-do list, to see if it should even be there! And when you start…
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Are you glaring at that giant to-do list, mad because you can’t cross off a single one of those to-dos, and it’s been weeks, and you aren’t making any progress? Good. I have the cure for you. Today we’re talking about what to do to get out of your #momlife overwhelm when you’re snowed under by to dos (plus, the sneaky reason why decluttering affect…
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This is motivation Monday, and today we’re talking about why you need to be doing this daily meditation practice – because it’s like mental decluttering. Guys, I’m not much of a meditation person, but a coach once shared this simple mindset practice with me, and it’s truly going to knock your socks off. What you need: you, a flat surface, and a 10-…
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This is a Client Case Study, and today we’re talking about what to do when you’re always running late – in other words, how do you get disciplined about deadlines? So this comes from one of my clients recently, who had just gotten her schedule in order and was really feeling good about her work hours, kid bedtimes, how much time she had for housewo…
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Today we’re talking about the secret key you’re missing if you’ve ever failed at decluttering – it’s because you need this AND minimalism! You know the minimalism drill, right? “All you need to do is declutter.” “If you decluttered, then you’d have your life together.” Except by now, you’re getting kind of suspicious of them and wondering if this w…
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This is motivation Monday, and today we’re talking about how to recast the vision for your flexible work at home life. Was this the version of #momlife you went for when you made the choice to stay home, and later on, when you added an online business? Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/recast-the-vision Need a better work-from-home sch…
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This is your #momlife transformation time, and today we’re talking about how to avoid regret as a mom and a business owner – aka, don’t let distraction steal your dreams! Because distracting yourself with housework and grading homework and planning the next menu is just a mask for why you’re not reaching for your own dreams. You – yes, you – have s…
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Today we’re talking about why you aren’t getting any help around the house if you can’t seem to let go of the chores. “Your reality will always follow your expectations.” That’s from Allie Casazza. So if that’s true, and it is, what have you been telling yourself about your life, your home, or your kids? (Maybe even your husband?) What about your c…
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This is motivation Monday, and today we’re talking about what I’d say if I had to give a TEDx talk – aka, I'm spilling the beans on my unbusy mompreneur secrets! Very simply, it’s this: You are allowed to simplify your #momlife. End of story. Are you letting yourself simplify? Giving yourself permission to ditch things on your calendar? To quit on …
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If you’ve started to make over your household the way I share, I bet that sometimes you’re hiding how good your life is from your mom friends or relatives. Why? Because you’re not comfortable living there yourself! Today's topics: The mindset shift it takes before you can easily hand off chores to the kids Why you’re worried about other people’s op…
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I’m serious. Do you have a 5-year plan? A 1-year plan? A “just as soon as I’m post-partum cleared with this baby” plan? ‘Cause I sure don’t hear any delegating going on over there! Today's topics: · Delegation pep talk (for when you’re avoiding outsourcing) · 5 powerful journal prompts that will uncover what you’ve been hiding behind your excuses ·…
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This is motivation Monday, and today we’re talking about how you’re already doing enough as a mom – and I’m going to prove it to you. Are you feeling guilty for not achieving enough? Doing enough? Stop it. Here's why I can say this to you in full confidence.... Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/youre-already-doing-enough Are you runnin…
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Today we’re talking about why you need to let up the pressure on your homeschooling if you’re a mom who’s running an online business, too. If you’re a business mom AND you’re a homeschooler, we need to talk. Now. Because you can’t keep on pressuring yourself to grow to 6 figures AND give your kids the best education ever, both at once. (And that’s …
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Maybe you’ve already given up. You think, “housework just takes up too much of my time to get anything else done or have a life outside the kids and school.” In other words, “I’m overloaded – and that’s the way it’s going to be.” Today's topics: · Are you packing too many hours into your cooking and cleaning role? · What standards have you been hol…
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This is motivation Monday, and today we’re talking about why you need to know your optimal work schedule as a mompreneur with kids around. Because it’s not enough to have your #momday all flow-y and light and easy feeling; you need to have your online side hustle on track, too! This is the secret to matching up both sides of your life, and feeling …
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Today we’re talking about why you can never finish that to-do list (plus the productivity hack you should do instead), when you’re short on time as a mom. Listen, guys - you’re not supposed to be checking off every single one of those 50-item whole-house cleaning lists! That’s for bored single housekeepers or empty nesters (ahem). This is why you n…
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This is a Client Case Study, and today we’re talking about how to lean into each day (and season) in motherhood like a boss. Because sometimes it’s hard to let go of that bad morning and flex with each hour of the day as it comes up – but we need to learn how to give grace to ourselves, not just our kids. Listen to find out how my client’s doing th…
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Look – delegation is crucial. You can’t cook three meals from scratch, manage the kids, clean the house top to bottom, homeschool everybody, change all the diapers, AND get time to yourself for working out or talking to *your* friends without it. Today's topics: · What’s wrong with “you can do it all” culture · Why you’re letting busyness steal you…
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Today we’re talking about why you need to stay in your lane and do what you’re good at (plus how to say “no thank you” to new responsibilities!) if you’re having trouble delegating. There’s a lot of talk about delegating out there, but how do you know *which* things you should delegate, and which ones you just need to make yourself do them and keep…
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This is a Client Case Study, and today we’re talking about what to do – how to prepare – if you’re about to shift into a new season of motherhood. ‘Cause I’ve got this great vision board exercise you can do to prep for your next chapter in life. It used to be clients only, and now I’m sharing it with you! Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.…
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Today we’re talking about what to do when relatives shame you for outsourcing chores to your kids – aka, how to handle getting pressured by the family. You thought delegating was going to make your life easier. What you didn’t realize was that it was going to make those nosy relatives harder. Today’s topics: Why your relatives are even harder on yo…
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Are you worried that you’ve asked your kids to help out *too* much? That they’re doing too big a portion of the work? Here’s how to tell if that worry is true, or just your brain kicking up stuff at you. Today's topics: · How to use your mom intuition to your advantage · What to do when you’re worried you don’t *want* to change, but should · How to…
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