In this episode, I invite my fellow mom-entrepreneurs to embrace the power of owning your decisions, especially during the busy holiday season. Through my own stories—like choosing comfort with yoga pants at an event or taking a break from business to prioritize family—I show how simple, intentional choices can bring more presence and less stress.I encourage letting go of guilt and the heavy burden of societal “shoulds,” reminding you that saying no or stepping back doesn’t diminish your worth as a business owner or a mom. I candidly share how I navigate external judgments and internal pressures, and remind you that it’s always okay to re-decide and shift direction as your priorities change. By reflecting on budgeting and redefining holiday traditions, my hope is to inspire you to align your decisions with your values and confidently do what works best for your family and your business.This episode is a heartfelt reminder to simplify, trust your choices, and show up authentically in both your work and your home.  Free Resources:<ul><li>Join 30 Day Calendar Blocking Blueprint and finally feel in control. <a href="http://www.simplifywithamandab.com/blueprint">​Click here to join the next round. ​</a></li><li>Are you a business owner making $100,000+ and still wearing all the hats? <a href="http://www.simplifywithamandab.com/mastermind">​Click here​</a> to learn about my upcoming 12-week Outsourcing Mastermind.</li><li>Are you an aspiring or newer business owner who needs some accountability and clarity on the next steps? <a href="http://www.simplifywithamandab.com/simplify">​Click here​</a> to join my 6-month accountability group - Simplify.</li></ul>

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode, I invite my fellow mom-entrepreneurs to embrace the power of owning your decisions, especially during the busy holiday season. Through my own stories—like choosing comfort with yoga pants at an event or taking a break from business to prioritize family—I show how simple, intentional choices can bring more presence and less stress.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I encourage letting go of guilt and the heavy burden of societal “shoulds,” reminding you that saying no or stepping back doesn’t diminish your worth as a business owner or a mom. I candidly share how I navigate external judgments and internal pressures, and remind you that it’s always okay to re-decide and shift direction as your priorities change. By reflecting on budgeting and redefining holiday traditions, my hope is to inspire you to align your decisions with your values and confidently do what works best for your family and your business.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode is a heartfelt reminder to simplify, trust your choices, and show up authentically in both your work and your home.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Free Resources:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Join 30 Day Calendar Blocking Blueprint and finally feel in control. &lt;a href="http://www.simplifywithamandab.com/blueprint"&gt;​Click here to join the next round. ​&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Are you a business owner making $100,000+ and still wearing all the hats? &lt;a href="http://www.simplifywithamandab.com/mastermind"&gt;​Click here​&lt;/a&gt; to learn about my upcoming 12-week Outsourcing Mastermind.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Are you an aspiring or newer business owner who needs some accountability and clarity on the next steps? &lt;a href="http://www.simplifywithamandab.com/simplify"&gt;​Click here​&lt;/a&gt; to join my 6-month accountability group - Simplify.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;
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In this episode, I invite my fellow mom-entrepreneurs to embrace the power of owning your decisions, especially during the busy holiday season. Through my own stories—like choosing comfort with yoga pants at an event or taking a break from business to prioritize family—I show how simple, intentional choices can bring more presence and less stress.

131. Own Your Decisions

In this episode, I’m talking to moms who are running a business and a household—and are tired of feeling behind. I share the story of my appendix surgery, when our home felt totally out of control, and how hiring a household helper/babysitter through a local Facebook group changed everything.We’ll unpack what a household helper actually does (laundry, errands, tidying, returns, sheets, kid help) and why you don’t need to be “bursting at the seams” to justify getting support. You’ll hear common signs it’s time to get help—like constant resentment, never feeling caught up, or canceling work blocks because the house feels chaotic.We’ll also dig into the mindset and money blocks: believing you “should be able to do it all,” feeling guilty for wanting help, or thinking it has to be a huge financial commitment.You’ll leave this episode with permission to outsource at home, practical ideas for starting small, and a new way to think about trading a little money for time, capacity, and mental peace.  Free Resources:<ul><li>Join 30 Day Calendar Blocking Blueprint and finally feel in control. <a href="http://www.simplifywithamandab.com/blueprint">​Click here to join the next round. ​</a></li><li>Are you a business owner making $100,000+ and still wearing all the hats? <a href="http://www.simplifywithamandab.com/mastermind">​Click here​</a> to learn about my upcoming 12-week Outsourcing Mastermind.</li><li>Are you an aspiring or newer business owner who needs some accountability and clarity on the next steps? <a href="http://www.simplifywithamandab.com/simplify">​Click here​</a> to join my 6-month accountability group - Simplify.</li></ul>

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode, I’m talking to moms who are running a business &lt;i&gt;and&lt;/i&gt; a household—&lt;i&gt;and&lt;/i&gt; are tired of feeling behind. I share the story of my appendix surgery, when our home felt totally out of control, and how hiring a household helper/babysitter through a local Facebook group changed everything.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We’ll unpack what a household helper actually does (laundry, errands, tidying, returns, sheets, kid help) and why you don’t need to be “bursting at the seams” to justify getting support. You’ll hear common signs it’s time to get help—like constant resentment, never feeling caught up, or canceling work blocks because the house feels chaotic.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We’ll also dig into the mindset and money blocks: believing you “should be able to do it all,” feeling guilty for wanting help, or thinking it has to be a huge financial commitment.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You’ll leave this episode with permission to outsource at home, practical ideas for starting small, and a new way to think about trading a little money for time, capacity, and mental peace.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Free Resources:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Join 30 Day Calendar Blocking Blueprint and finally feel in control. &lt;a href="http://www.simplifywithamandab.com/blueprint"&gt;​Click here to join the next round. ​&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Are you a business owner making $100,000+ and still wearing all the hats? &lt;a href="http://www.simplifywithamandab.com/mastermind"&gt;​Click here​&lt;/a&gt; to learn about my upcoming 12-week Outsourcing Mastermind.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Are you an aspiring or newer business owner who needs some accountability and clarity on the next steps? &lt;a href="http://www.simplifywithamandab.com/simplify"&gt;​Click here​&lt;/a&gt; to join my 6-month accountability group - Simplify.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;
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In this episode, I’m talking to moms who are running a business and a household—and are tired of feeling behind. I share the story of my appendix surgery, when our home felt totally out of control, and how hiring a household helper/babysitter through a local Facebook group changed everything.

130. Hire a Household Helper

In this episode, I share my own holiday reflections and reveal six practical strategies I use to stay out of overwhelm in December. From setting boundaries and deciding what’s “enough” to protecting my time and taking intentional breaks from social media, I offer the actionable steps that help me find balance and joy through the season.I talk about focusing on routines that matter, avoiding unnecessary projects or stress, and documenting activities now to make things easier next year. Tune in as I discuss how I stay present, let go of comparison, and embrace a peaceful, intentional holiday season.Grab my <a href="https://amandaboleyn.podia.com/holiday-headquarters" target="_blank">Holiday Headquarters</a> guide to get everything you need to organize, plan, and celebrate with ease, think gift lists, family photos, meal plans, and memory-making ideas all in one place!  Free Resources:<ul><li>Join 30 Day Calendar Blocking Blueprint and finally feel in control. <a href="http://www.simplifywithamandab.com/blueprint">​Click here to join the next round. ​</a></li><li>Are you a business owner making $100,000+ and still wearing all the hats? <a href="http://www.simplifywithamandab.com/mastermind">​Click here​</a> to learn about my upcoming 12-week Outsourcing Mastermind.</li><li>Are you an aspiring or newer business owner who needs some accountability and clarity on the next steps? <a href="http://www.simplifywithamandab.com/simplify">​Click here​</a> to join my 6-month accountability group - Simplify.</li></ul>

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode, I share my own holiday reflections and reveal six practical strategies I use to stay out of overwhelm in December. From setting boundaries and deciding what’s “enough” to protecting my time and taking intentional breaks from social media, I offer the actionable steps that help me find balance and joy through the season.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I talk about focusing on routines that matter, avoiding unnecessary projects or stress, and documenting activities now to make things easier next year. Tune in as I discuss how I stay present, let go of comparison, and embrace a peaceful, intentional holiday season.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Grab my &lt;a href="https://amandaboleyn.podia.com/holiday-headquarters" target="_blank"&gt;Holiday Headquarters&lt;/a&gt; guide to get everything you need to organize, plan, and celebrate with ease, think gift lists, family photos, meal plans, and memory-making ideas all in one place!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Free Resources:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Join 30 Day Calendar Blocking Blueprint and finally feel in control. &lt;a href="http://www.simplifywithamandab.com/blueprint"&gt;​Click here to join the next round. ​&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Are you a business owner making $100,000+ and still wearing all the hats? &lt;a href="http://www.simplifywithamandab.com/mastermind"&gt;​Click here​&lt;/a&gt; to learn about my upcoming 12-week Outsourcing Mastermind.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Are you an aspiring or newer business owner who needs some accountability and clarity on the next steps? &lt;a href="http://www.simplifywithamandab.com/simplify"&gt;​Click here​&lt;/a&gt; to join my 6-month accountability group - Simplify.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;
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In this episode, I share my own holiday reflections and reveal six practical strategies I use to stay out of overwhelm in December. From setting boundaries and deciding what’s “enough” to protecting my time and taking intentional breaks from social media, I offer the actionable steps that help me find balance and joy through the season. 

129. 6 Ways to Stay Out of Overhwhelm This Holiday Season

In this episode, I'm sharing how my husband and I created our “abundant money system” to manage family finances with clarity and flexibility. Learn how combining finances, detailed budgeting, and personal spending accounts can empower both partners while maintaining financial freedom.I'm offering practical tips for tracking expenses—using Google Sheets, Monarch Money App, and Splitwise for group costs—and showing you how to plan for both fixed and variable expenses, from mortgage to kids’ activities. Plus, hear why open conversation and emotional awareness are keys to making any money system work for you!  Free Resources:<ul><li>Join 30 Day Calendar Blocking Blueprint and finally feel in control. <a href="http://www.simplifywithamandab.com/blueprint">​Click here to join the next round. ​</a></li><li>Are you a business owner making $100,000+ and still wearing all the hats? <a href="http://www.simplifywithamandab.com/mastermind">​Click here​</a> to learn about my upcoming 12-week Outsourcing Mastermind.</li><li>Are you an aspiring or newer business owner who needs some accountability and clarity on the next steps? <a href="http://www.simplifywithamandab.com/simplify">​Click here​</a> to join my 6-month accountability group - Simplify.</li></ul>

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode, I'm sharing how my husband and I created our “abundant money system” to manage family finances with clarity and flexibility. Learn how combining finances, detailed budgeting, and personal spending accounts can empower both partners while maintaining financial freedom.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I'm offering practical tips for tracking expenses—using Google Sheets, Monarch Money App, and Splitwise for group costs—and showing you how to plan for both fixed and variable expenses, from mortgage to kids’ activities. Plus, hear why open conversation and emotional awareness are keys to making any money system work for you!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Free Resources:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Join 30 Day Calendar Blocking Blueprint and finally feel in control. &lt;a href="http://www.simplifywithamandab.com/blueprint"&gt;​Click here to join the next round. ​&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Are you a business owner making $100,000+ and still wearing all the hats? &lt;a href="http://www.simplifywithamandab.com/mastermind"&gt;​Click here​&lt;/a&gt; to learn about my upcoming 12-week Outsourcing Mastermind.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Are you an aspiring or newer business owner who needs some accountability and clarity on the next steps? &lt;a href="http://www.simplifywithamandab.com/simplify"&gt;​Click here​&lt;/a&gt; to join my 6-month accountability group - Simplify.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;
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In this episode, I'm sharing how my husband and I created our “abundant money system” to manage family finances with clarity and flexibility. Learn how combining finances, detailed budgeting, and personal spending accounts can empower both partners while maintaining financial freedom.

128. My Family's Money System

In this episode, I share my top five lessons for mom entrepreneurs managing a flexible schedule. I talk about how I’ve overcome guilt for enjoying midday freedom—reminding myself and my fellow working moms that this flexibility is a strength we’ve created, not a luxury. I explain how I define what “done” looks like by setting clear goals and calendar blocking, which helps me avoid overwhelm and improve my productivity. I discuss the boundaries I set to honor my off-hours, boosting both my work and family life. I also share how I reduce decision fatigue with planned routines and themed family dinners, making daily life with a business smoother. Finally, I reveal how pre-planning and batching household tasks keeps me focused as a business owner and mom. These productivity tips help me—and hopefully you—find balance, thrive in entrepreneurship, and enjoy more time with your family.  Free Resources:<ul><li>Join 30 Day Calendar Blocking Blueprint and finally feel in control. <a href="http://www.simplifywithamandab.com/blueprint">​Click here to join the next round. ​</a></li><li>Are you a business owner making $100,000+ and still wearing all the hats? <a href="http://www.simplifywithamandab.com/mastermind">​Click here​</a> to learn about my upcoming 12-week Outsourcing Mastermind.</li><li>Are you an aspiring or newer business owner who needs some accountability and clarity on the next steps? <a href="http://www.simplifywithamandab.com/simplify">​Click here​</a> to join my 6-month accountability group - Simplify.</li></ul>

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode, I share my top five lessons for mom entrepreneurs managing a flexible schedule. I talk about how I’ve overcome guilt for enjoying midday freedom—reminding myself and my fellow working moms that this flexibility is a strength we’ve created, not a luxury. I explain how I define what “done” looks like by setting clear goals and calendar blocking, which helps me avoid overwhelm and improve my productivity. I discuss the boundaries I set to honor my off-hours, boosting both my work and family life. I also share how I reduce decision fatigue with planned routines and themed family dinners, making daily life with a business smoother. Finally, I reveal how pre-planning and batching household tasks keeps me focused as a business owner and mom. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;These productivity tips help me—and hopefully you—find balance, thrive in entrepreneurship, and enjoy more time with your family.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Free Resources:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Join 30 Day Calendar Blocking Blueprint and finally feel in control. &lt;a href="http://www.simplifywithamandab.com/blueprint"&gt;​Click here to join the next round. ​&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Are you a business owner making $100,000+ and still wearing all the hats? &lt;a href="http://www.simplifywithamandab.com/mastermind"&gt;​Click here​&lt;/a&gt; to learn about my upcoming 12-week Outsourcing Mastermind.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Are you an aspiring or newer business owner who needs some accountability and clarity on the next steps? &lt;a href="http://www.simplifywithamandab.com/simplify"&gt;​Click here​&lt;/a&gt; to join my 6-month accountability group - Simplify.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;
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In this episode, I share my top five lessons for mom entrepreneurs managing a flexible schedule. I talk about how I’ve overcome guilt for enjoying midday freedom—reminding myself and my fellow working moms that this flexibility is a strength we’ve created, not a luxury. 

127. 5 Things No One Talks About When You Have a Flexible Schedule

Hey there, I’m Amanda Boleyn, and I am obsessed with all things time management, decluttering, organizing, and systems. I help mom simplify their business and household by creating rhythm and routines so that they can have more time and mental freedom. If you’re a mom who is navigating both running your business and household, I can help. Let’s dive in. Learn more at www.SimplifywithAmandaB.com.

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