April 10, 2018

Why Your House is Constantly Messy, & How to Stop It

Why Your House is Constantly Messy & How to Stop It

I’ve had my fair share of struggles in the cleaning/organizing department of my life. No matter how hard I tried, my house was constantly messy and I could never seem to keep up. The thought of guests coming over sent me into a state of anxiety and panic. Every time I’d race around the house trying to make it presentable, but no matter how hard I tried, there was always more to clean. And, my kids would be one step behind me making messes wherever they went. I’d stomp around the house and yell and grumble at anyone or anything that had the audacity to cross my path.

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After a really low, embarrassing moment in which I overheard guests talking about my mess (for the full story – which yes, includes me ugly crying in a towel at the top of my stairs – join my email list), I resolved to finally do something. But I’ll be honest, I was overwhelmed with where to start. I didn’t even really understand what the problem was in its entirety.

March 26, 2018

6 Types of Hidden Clutter & How to Banish Them

Some clutter is easy to see. Piles of old mail, newspapers or magazines, overflowing toy boxes, overstuffed closets and drawers, pretty much any junk drawer (I mean, it has “junk” in the name!) – these are some of the most obvious culprits. But did you know there are other hidden and commonly overlooked forms of clutter? It’s more than just junk making messes.

Before we begin, I’ve put together a decluttering pack that you can download for free and use to help you make decisions while you declutter. It includes 5 questions you can ask while you’re decluttering and a cheat sheet to help you when you get stuck. You can grab it here:

March 19, 2018

Moms: Stop striving for perfect and embrace your failures

Let’s be real. I have struggled with time management and organization throughout much of my life. Being easily distracted, lost in my head with a case of what I believe to be undiagnosed ADHD (not really so much the H), I felt at times that it was impossible to have it all together, though try as I might. And scrolling through Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram and pretty much anywhere you might find mom advice, often made me feel worse about myself. It seemed like other people had things figured out. Why didn’t I? What was wrong with me that I was always a hot mess?

It’s honestly the reason Totally the Mom began. Because I wanted to share the strategies that have helped transform my life with other moms. But, full transparency, I have struggled (and still do) to tell people I know in real life about it because they have seen my life and home at times when I have not had my sh*t together. [Read more…] about Moms: Stop striving for perfect and embrace your failures

March 12, 2018

5 Ways to Stay Motivated When You’re Stuck in a Rut

Here’s a comment I get a lot lately: I know I need to do XYZ (insert any big goal you like here, declutter your house, deep-clean the bathroom, get up earlier, lose 20 lbs…), but I just can’t seem to find any motivation.

It happens. No one is immune, myself included. But when you find yourself caught in that rut, here are 5 ways you can stay motivated and achieve your goals (and to help you stay on track, I’ve created a little habit tracker for you – grab it free here):

March 5, 2018

Transform your morning with a powerful evening routine

Transform your mornings with a powerful evening routine

They say a good morning starts with a good night, and this is often referring to a restful night of sleep, which, come on, as moms we all know can be fleeting. But the real truth is that (no matter how much sleep you get) a good morning starts before you go to sleep with a good evening routine.

If you’ve read any of my posts on the topic, you already know how establishing routines can help moms rock their days:

Multiple studies show kids thrive on them. They are linked to better social-emotional health and reduced rates of childhood obesity. Plus they can make school mornings so.much.easier. 🙂
They help you prioritize what is important and free up brain power for more thinking without fatiguing.
They provide freedom by helping you identify the space in your day to fit more into your life that you want or need.

And even if you don’t have any other set routine in your day, I urge you to create one for your evenings. Once it’s habit, your morning self will thank you!

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