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> Simple Solutions to Stop Mom Overwhelm


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- [How to Get Your Life Back on Track in 4 Easy Steps](https://karishollis.com/get-your-life-back-on-track/): This post may contain affiliate links, which means I’ll receive a commission if you purchase through my links (at no extra cost to you). Please see my disclosure for more information. Do you ever feel like you’re in a groove, everything is going smoothly, and then something happens that completely derails you? Illness, vacation, a death in the family, or maybe you just try to relax for a couple of days, and it feels like everything falls apart? Or you have a big, awesome goal that you’ve worked hard to achieve for months, but then the everyday responsibilities of life […]
- [Help! My Kids Stress Me Out - 18 Stress Management Techniques for Overwhelmed Moms](https://karishollis.com/stress-management-techniques-for-overwhelmed-moms/): This post may contain affiliate links, which means I’ll receive a commission if you purchase through my links (at no extra cost to you). Please see my disclosure for more information. If you’re a mom, there’s not even a slight chance that you’ve been entirely stress-free up to this point. It’s stressful and overwhelming trying to keep up with everything.  You’re not alone. Stress is a major issue in America, and it causes a multitude of health problems. These days, moms juggle so many different roles and responsibilities that it’s entirely too common to feel stressed and anxious on a […]
- [4 Simple Steps to Prioritize Your Life When Everything Feels Important](https://karishollis.com/prioritize-your-life-when-everything-feels-important/): This post may contain affiliate links, which means I’ll receive a commission if you purchase through my links (at no extra cost to you). Please see my disclosure for more information. You know that feeling when your to-do list is a mile long, you’re overwhelmed by the state of your house, and your kids are feeling exceptionally… needy? It’s that feeling you get when everything feels extremely important, and there’s absolutely no way you’re going to be able to get it all done, especially since your kiddos simply aren’t cooperating by giving you the time and space you need – […]
- [Feeling Unfulfilled As A Mom? - 12 Ways to Stay Sane, Max Your Productivity, and Find Joy](https://karishollis.com/feeling-unfulfilled-as-a-mom/): This post may contain affiliate links, which means I’ll receive a commission if you purchase through my links (at no extra cost to you). Please see my disclosure for more information. Are you feeling unfulfilled as a mom? And wondering how turn it around and find joy in motherhood again? Whether you’re a stay-at-home mom, a homeschool mom, a working mom, or any combination of those, it’s very easy to lose yourself in motherhood, especially when it feels like that’s the only thing you do.  This leads to feeling unhappy and burnt out.  The problem is that mom life can […]
- [How to Take A Break When It Feels Like There's NO Time](https://karishollis.com/how-to-take-a-break/): This post may contain affiliate links, which means I’ll receive a commission if you purchase through my links (at no extra cost to you). Please see my disclosure for more information. You know you need to take breaks to rest your mind and body. But how on earth are you supposed to make that happen when there’s too much to do? Cleaning, meal prep, running errands, keeping kids alive… Not to mention the constant interruptions whenever you do finally sit down for 5 minutes. As moms, we usually neglect our own needs because we’re consumed by the needs of our […]
- [Why You Should Start Your Day with Positive Intentions + How to Do It](https://karishollis.com/start-your-day-with-positive-intentions/): This post may contain affiliate links, which means I’ll receive a commission if you purchase through my links (at no extra cost to you). Please see my disclosure for more information. Are you the type of mom who rolls out of bed when her kids get up, getting straight to work putting everyone else’s needs above your own? If you struggle with mom life in the mornings, there’s something you can add to your daily routine that will help – positive intentions. Setting a daily intention is a way for you to check in with yourself in the mornings. This means […]
- [How to Remove Negativity from Your Life - For Good This Time!](https://karishollis.com/how-to-remove-negativity-from-your-life/): This post may contain affiliate links, which means I’ll receive a commission if you purchase through my links (at no extra cost to you). Please see my disclosure for more information. We all experience negative thoughts at some point – there’s no getting away from that. But do you ever get into “funks” where all you do is jump to the worst possible outcome? Or start saying or thinking things that are always on the negative side? Negativity has this way of sneaking up on you, and it can be very mentally draining. Choosing positivity and removing negativity will make […]
- [6 Ways to Enjoy the Little Things in Life + Why You Should Appreciate Them](https://karishollis.com/ways-to-enjoy-the-little-things/): This post may contain affiliate links, which means I’ll receive a commission if you purchase through my links (at no extra cost to you). Please see my disclosure for more information. I have a sign hanging in my house that says “Enjoy the little things in life, for someday you’ll realize they were the big things.” But it’s not always easy to do. Our busy lives encourage us to do more, expect more, achieve more, be more. We hold the bar high for ourselves and mark success in our lives by hitting targets and deadlines and achieving goals. But sometimes […]
- [Organize Your Life for Greater Productivity - 10 Tips & Tricks](https://karishollis.com/organize-your-life-for-greater-productivity/): This post may contain affiliate links, which means I’ll receive a commission if you purchase through my links (at no extra cost to you). Please see my disclosure for more information. When you’re trying to increase your productivity, organization is often something that you think you might need to do, but that keeps getting put off. Because does it really have that much to do with being productive? The short answer is yes! Being a more organized person is more than just having bins and drawer organizers for all your stuff. It’s about organizing your entire life, from creating one […]
- [The 6 Best Routines for Moms - Transform Your Days Starting NOW](https://karishollis.com/the-best-routines-for-moms/): This post may contain affiliate links, which means I’ll receive a commission if you purchase through my links (at no extra cost to you). Please see my disclosure for more information. You already know how chaotic your days can feel without a bit of a routine to keep it all together. But did you know that routines aren’t just for kids? Yes, it’s important that your children know what comes next – meals, snacks, naps, etc. But routines also help your brain and body get into a groove, making the days feel less stressful.  Routines are NOT strict schedules – […]
- [How to Be A Good Host - 10 Hospitality Tips for the Overwhelmed Mom](https://karishollis.com/how-to-be-a-good-host/): This post may contain affiliate links, which means I’ll receive a commission if you purchase through my links (at no extra cost to you). Please see my disclosure for more information. I love my family. I love my friends. Quality time is one of my love languages.  But I do NOT love having everyone over to my house.  I want to love it. Hanging out, eating a delicious meal, and having fun with the people who matter to me are some of my favorite things. But as a busy mom, it often feels like my hosting skills are non-existent.  My […]
- [Why Doesn't Multitasking Work? - 7 Common Myths + 8 Things to Try Instead](https://karishollis.com/why-doesnt-multitasking-work/): This post may contain affiliate links, which means I’ll receive a commission if you purchase through my links (at no extra cost to you). Please see my disclosure for more information. Multitasking. It seems like a dream, right? Getting multiple things done at the same time. Efficiency. Productivity. The best possible way to manage your time. I hate to be the one to tell you, but multitasking isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. In fact, it can actually significantly decrease your productivity.  Yes, I know that motherhood makes not multitasking darn near impossible. Sometimes you just have to do […]
- [How to Find Your Why As A Mom + Why It's So Important](https://karishollis.com/how-to-find-your-why-as-a-mom/): This post may contain affiliate links, which means I’ll receive a commission if you purchase through my links (at no extra cost to you). Please see my disclosure for more information. Mom life can feel extremely monotonous sometimes. It can be a challenge to maintain a sense of purpose because moms often feel unimportant and undervalued.  To make it worse, we fall into the trap of calling ourselves “just a mom.” But there’s no such thing. I know you know this deep down. We have an endless number of roles to fill, and all of them matter.  We’re important. We’re […]
- [Present Parenting - 12 Powerful Ways to Be A More Present Mom](https://karishollis.com/be-a-more-present-mom/): This post may contain affiliate links, which means I’ll receive a commission if you purchase through my links (at no extra cost to you). Please see my disclosure for more information. Are you occasionally guilty of brushing off your kids while mindlessly scrolling Facebook? Or yelling at them when they’re underfoot while you’re trying to get dinner on the table? Do you sometimes feel entirely overwhelmed and exhausted by the demands of your kids?  Me too.  It’s hard being a mom. You have a ton of responsibilities, all of which add up to MORE than a full-time job. And some […]
- [How to Be A More Patient Mom - Why It's SO Hard + 11 Strategies to Help](https://karishollis.com/how-to-be-a-more-patient-mom/): This post may contain affiliate links, which means I’ll receive a commission if you purchase through my links (at no extra cost to you). Please see my disclosure for more information. I’m not a particularly patient person. I wish I was. It’s something that I work on constantly. It’s not just with my kids, either.  So why am I even writing this post? Obviously, since patience is a future strength, and most definitely NOT a current strength, what gives me the knowledge and the authority to dole out advice to other impatient moms? It’s pretty simple – it’s because I […]
- [9 Unexpected Benefits of Routines for Your Health, Your Mind, and Your Family](https://karishollis.com/unexpected-benefits-of-routines/): This post may contain affiliate links, which means I’ll receive a commission if you purchase through my links (at no extra cost to you). Please see my disclosure for more information. There are all sorts of articles out there regarding children and routines and how they function better and are happier and more well-adjusted. Did you know that the same goes for adults?   When you’re drowning in tasks and responsibilities and everything feels chaotic and out of control, routines provide a sense of reliability. And the structure of a routine reduces the likelihood of overwhelm and burnout. Routines are […]
- [5 Effective Ways to Be Intentional With Your Time](https://karishollis.com/be-intentional-with-your-time/): This post may contain affiliate links, which means I’ll receive a commission if you purchase through my links (at no extra cost to you). Please see my disclosure for more information. Do you feel like there just aren’t enough hours in the day? Or that the hours that you do have are spent doing a hundred things you don’t want to do, but none of the things you love?  The days can feel so long and chaotic, but then you find yourself wondering how on earth it’s Easter already, when it was just the first day of school, like, 2 […]
- [Stop Being Lazy! 14 Tips to Help Make the Most of Your Day](https://karishollis.com/stop-being-lazy/): This post may contain affiliate links, which means I’ll receive a commission if you purchase through my links (at no extra cost to you). Please see my disclosure for more information. Let it be known that I’m a firm believer in occasional laziness. I’m a huge fan of sitting. My couch regularly calls my name and, once I sit down, refuses to let me go.  Sometimes “laziness” is a necessity. The demands of motherhood require that we take a timeout every once in a while. There are times when you need to let things slide in order to maintain your […]
- [17 Toxic Habits to Break TODAY for a More Rewarding & Fulfilling Life](https://karishollis.com/toxic-habits-to-break-today/): This post may contain affiliate links, which means I’ll receive a commission if you purchase through my links (at no extra cost to you). Please see my disclosure for more information. Are you feeling like you’re not living up to your potential? Do you feel like something’s holding you back?  I know the feeling. I’ve been there. It’s possible that you have some bad habits to break – and you may not even be aware that they exist. Habits are those things that we do so often in our lives, that are so ingrained in us, that we do them […]
- [9 Realistic Tips to Help You Stop Comparing Yourself to Others](https://karishollis.com/stop-comparing-yourself-to-others/): This post may contain affiliate links, which means I’ll receive a commission if you purchase through my links (at no extra cost to you). Please see my disclosure for more information. These days, we have the whole, entire world at our fingertips. We’re able to keep in touch with (or stalk) people we knew in elementary school, old boyfriends, and completely random people we’ve met along the journey. This constant access to the lives of our friends and families (and famous people!) can be super inspiring – or it can cause us to compare our own lives with those of […]
- [Am I A Good Mom? 11 Ways to Know Without A Doubt](https://karishollis.com/am-i-a-good-mom/): This post may contain affiliate links, which means I’ll receive a commission if you purchase through my links (at no extra cost to you). Please see my disclosure for more information. As overworked, stressed out moms, there are days when we feel like we’re barely hanging on. We find ourselves in survival mode more often than not, counting down the hours until bedtime and wishing our days away.  Then uncertainty and guilt set in. For me, I know that I spend some of my days not living up to my full potential as a mom. I know that I can […]
- [Positive Mindset for Moms - 7 Tips to Help You Transform Your Outlook](https://karishollis.com/positive-mindset-for-moms/): This post may contain affiliate links, which means I’ll receive a commission if you purchase through my links (at no extra cost to you). Please see my disclosure for more information. I have a confession – sometimes I struggle with low self-worth and negativity. I’m fairly certain I’m not alone, though.  Being a mom has brought me some of the most joy-filled moments of my life – but it’s also brought me some of the biggest challenges of my life. I try my best to appreciate and live in each moment, but there are definitely days when I feel like […]
- [8 Practical Tips to Help You Build Habits That Stick:  A Guide for Moms](https://karishollis.com/build-habits-that-stick/): This post may contain affiliate links, which means I’ll receive a commission if you purchase through my links (at no extra cost to you). Please see my disclosure for more information. Moms are some of the busiest people on the planet. Juggling work, children, and a million other things can be overwhelming, and it’s easy to feel like you’re not doing anything well.  Beyond the everyday stuff that you deal with, you have goals. Sometimes they’re big, hairy, audacious goals like writing a book or running a marathon. Sometimes they’re more of the everyday variety – goals like keeping your […]
- [How to Write An Effective To-Do List to Help You Get Stuff Done](https://karishollis.com/write-an-effective-to-do-list/): This post may contain affiliate links, which means I’ll receive a commission if you purchase through my links (at no extra cost to you). Please see my disclosure for more information. Being able to write an effective to-do list is an absolutely essential part of being productive and managing your time efficiently.  When you hold your to-do list in your head, it causes stress and anxiety – it’s too hard to remember everything you need and want to do! Getting your tasks out of your brain and onto paper (or in your phone) means that your mind is less cluttered, […]
- [12 Simple Habits That Will Help You Keep Your House Clean - Even with Kids Around!](https://karishollis.com/keep-your-house-clean-with-kids/): This post may contain affiliate links, which means I’ll receive a commission if you purchase through my links (at no extra cost to you). Please see my disclosure for more information. Keeping your house clean can be super overwhelming. It’s easy to look around and feel like you’re never going to be able to see your floors again – where did all these toys even come from?!?! I hate to be the one to tell you this, but, realistically speaking, you probably won’t ever have the perfectly clean house you did before kids. That lived-in look is most likely here […]
- [18 Easy Ways to Be Intentional in Your Life and Habits](https://karishollis.com/ways-to-be-intentional/): This post may contain affiliate links, which means I’ll receive a commission if you purchase through my links (at no extra cost to you). Please see my disclosure for more information. There are so many things I want to accomplish in a day. My task list is constantly growing, and most days, the second I check one thing off the list, I need to add 6 more to it!  As a working, homeschooling mom of 4 amazing kids, I have so many roles. Every single day, I need to keep my family, home, homeschool, business, and job running smoothly.  I […]
- [14 Positive Habits of Productive Moms That Can Be Implemented TODAY](https://karishollis.com/positive-habits-of-productive-moms/): This post may contain affiliate links, which means I’ll receive a commission if you purchase through my links (at no extra cost to you). Please see my disclosure for more information. We all have big goals that we want to accomplish – eating healthier, exercising more, opening an Etsy shop, writing a book… And you already know that you need to break them down into small bites and make time for them.  You also already know that setting and maintaining good, productive habits is the true secret to achieving those goals. Unless your second-nature habits are moving you toward your […]
- [Life Feeling Cluttered? 14 Fresh Ideas to Simplify Your Life in 2022](https://karishollis.com/fresh-ideas-to-simplify-your-life/): This post may contain affiliate links, which means I’ll receive a commission if you purchase through my links (at no extra cost to you). Please see my disclosure for more information. When you hear the word “simplify,” what comes to mind?  I used to hear the word and think that I needed to get rid of all my stuff, move to a farmhouse in the middle of nowhere, and take care of my chickens… But guess what? It’s not that.  I mean, I love the idea of that kind of simplifying, but it’s not super realistic.  Many of us have […]
- [14 Valuable Time Management Ideas for Homeschool Moms](https://karishollis.com/time-management-ideas-homeschool-moms/): This post may contain affiliate links, which means I’ll receive a commission if you purchase through my links (at no extra cost to you). Please see my disclosure for more information. Homeschool moms everywhere face the same time management challenges – in a single 24-hour period, we’re expected to juggle school, housework, cooking, parenting, being a wife, and possibly even a job. And let’s not forget to squeeze some personal time in there too! When I set out to start a blog, I didn’t intend to blog about homeschooling at all. But you know what? I’m a homeschool mom, and […]
- [True Self-Care - How to Properly Take Care of Yourself as a Busy Mom](https://karishollis.com/true-self-care-for-busy-moms/): This post may contain affiliate links, which means I’ll receive a commission if you purchase through my links (at no extra cost to you). Please see my disclosure for more information. As you’ve probably heard by now, “self-care” is currently having its time in the spotlight. There’s a ton of information out there about how to do it and how to find time for it.  But what actually is true self-care? And what is it not?  Self-care specifics look different to each person. It depends on your needs, lifestyle, and amount of spare time, among other things. However, the underlying […]
- [Daily Gratitude Habit - 10 Amazing Benefits and 14 Quick & Easy Ways to Get Started](https://karishollis.com/daily-gratitude-habit/): This post may contain affiliate links, which means I’ll receive a commission if you purchase through my links (at no extra cost to you). Please see my disclosure for more information. For busy moms, It can be a challenge to stop and reflect on gratitude when you’re go-go-going all day, every day; when you’re constantly being interrupted by little people who want snacks and screens; or when you’re always cleaning something because your home always feels a little too dirty or cluttered.  Gratitude takes intentionality, habit formation, and a bit of practice, but it’s most definitely worth it – it’s […]
- [How to Be Productive When You're Not Motivated - 13 Simple Tips](https://karishollis.com/productive-when-not-motivated/): This post may contain affiliate links, which means I’ll receive a commission if you purchase through my links (at no extra cost to you). Please see my disclosure for more information. This morning, I sat down at my desk with my coffee, opened up my computer, and attempted to write a blog post. I really felt like reading my book in my cozy library instead. I was NOT motivated to write or do anything super productive.  So I figured, why not write a post on how to be productive when you lack motivation. It’s certainly fitting for me right now […]
- [Staying Sane During the Holidays - 8 Tips to Avoid Holiday Stress](https://karishollis.com/staying-sane-avoid-holiday-stress/): The holiday season is supposed to be the most amazing, magical time of the year, so why is it always so stressful? Gifts to buy, food to make, parties to attend – there’s a lot going on.  Every year, I have this idea in my head of how I want the holidays to go, and every year, I’m somehow caught off guard by how quickly they come and how busy they are.  Part of the issue is the birthdays in our family. We have one set of twins with a September birthday, my birthday in October, and the other set […]
- [Stop Wasting Time! - 11 Time-Wasting Habits and How to Fix Them](https://karishollis.com/stop-wasting-time/): This post may contain affiliate links, which means I’ll receive a commission if you purchase through my links (at no extra cost to you). Please see my disclosure for more information. I sometimes (*cough* daily *cough*) find myself sitting down to scroll Instagram for “5 minutes,” then, all of a sudden, 30 minutes have gone by, and I have nothing to show for it. Not only have I wasted 30 minutes of my day doing something that I don’t even find that enjoyable, but now it’s harder to re-motivate and restart the things that I actually do need to get […]
- [How to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed - 6 Things You Need to Do RIGHT NOW](https://karishollis.com/how-to-stop-feeling-overwhelmed/): Being a mom is exhausting – the long hours, shuttling the kids around, prepping all of the meals… And that’s just the physical side of things! There’s also the constant mental energy being spent making sure they’re kept safe, not spending too much time on their tablets, eating enough healthy food, etc. It’s a lot. I can be going along, keeping my head above water with the kids, the house, the pets, the homeschool, and then, all of a sudden, I reach that breaking point where I just can’t do it anymore. I can’t do anything at all. I shut down. […]
- [Complete Guide to Personal Growth for Moms](https://karishollis.com/personal-growth-for-moms/): This post may contain affiliate links, which means I’ll receive a commission if you purchase through my links (at no extra cost to you). Please see my disclosure for more information. Parenting is tough. Expending all of your energy nurturing, loving, and cleaning up after those littles takes up all of your time and mental space. Because of the mental drain, it’s so important to work on yourself while raising your kids. Personal growth is not just for people with fancy careers and high heels – it’s also for YOU. Personal growth is about learning, building better habits, and improving […]
- [Best Personal Growth Books for Moms - My Top 6](https://karishollis.com/best-personal-growth-books-moms/): This post may contain affiliate links, which means I’ll receive a commission if you purchase through my links (at no extra cost to you). Please see my disclosure for more information. I’m a sucker for books. I love them all – parenting, self-help, biographies, novels… I’ll read pretty much anything! I use my public library alllll the time, because there’s no way I could financially support my book addiction otherwise. Self-improvement is a genre that holds a special place in my heart. I LOVE personal growth books. I believe that learning shouldn’t end when you leave school. Personal development, in […]
- [Time Blocking for Moms (+ Free Printable!)](https://karishollis.com/time-blocking-for-moms/): As someone who loves to feel productive, I struggled as a stay-at-home mom for a while. There were many days when I felt like I was busily accomplishing tasks all day long, but then I’d realize at the end of the day that I’d barely even spoken to my kids at all, except to ask them what they wanted to eat. Or there were those other days when I spent the day playing with the kids, but I didn’t even do the bare minimum around the house – dishes were piled in the sink, books and toys were scattered everywhere… […]
- [How to Enjoy Motherhood - 15 Ideas](https://karishollis.com/how-to-enjoy-motherhood/): This post may contain affiliate links, which means I’ll receive a commission if you purchase through my links (at no extra cost to you). Please see my disclosure for more information. I had a hard day yesterday. It was one of those days – the kids just could NOT keep themselves together. There was a massive fight over who got what spot on our huge LEGO platform. My 10-year-old son decided to bake a cake, complete with brightly colored frosting, and there was a food coloring explosion in my kitchen – my counters, floors, and children were blue. There were meltdowns and […]
- [14 Reasons Why Done is Better Than Perfect](https://karishollis.com/done-is-better-than-perfect/): When I first heard the phrase, “Done is better than perfect,” it immediately became one of my most-used mantras. It was so enlightening to me! I’m a recovering perfectionist, and I’d always known that perfectionism was hugely unproductive, but I was never able to figure out how to get out of the perfectionist cycle – until this quote came into my life. Every time I start getting sucked into the cycle of perfectionism and procrastination, I remember that done is better than perfect, and I’m able to move on to finish whatever it is that I’m trying to accomplish. Perfectionism […]
- [Why (and How) You Should Wake Up Before Your Kids](https://karishollis.com/wake-up-before-your-kids/): This post may contain affiliate links, which means I’ll receive a commission if you purchase through my links (at no extra cost to you). Please see my disclosure for more information. As busy moms, our lives tend to revolve around everyone else’s needs and schedules. Once upon a time, when my older twins were still infants, I figured out that, if I wanted to have an uninterrupted shower every day, I was going to have to get that handled before my husband left for work so that he could get the babies from their cribs if they woke up while I was […]
- [Mom Burnout: 9 Signs You're Experiencing It and 9 Ways to Overcome It](https://karishollis.com/mom-burnout/): This post may contain affiliate links, which means I’ll receive a commission if you purchase through my links (at no extra cost to you). Please see my disclosure for more information. Mom burnout: The emotional and physical exhaustion that you feel from the chronic stress of parenting. Burnout feels like you’re stumbling through life, trying to make it through the day until bedtime, only to wake up and have to do it all over again. Burnout steals your joy, your energy, and your happiness. It’s that feeling of just being “over it.” And it can feel like it’s never-ending – the infant […]
- [The Best Products for Making Dinner Easy on Busy Days](https://karishollis.com/best-products-dinner-easy/): This post may contain affiliate links, which means I’ll receive a commission if you purchase through my links (at no extra cost to you). Please see my disclosure for more information. Why does dinner feel like the most overwhelming part of the day? Even on days that seem to be going perfectly, 4:00 p.m. rolls around and gets me stuck almost daily. WHY do these tiny humans need to eat dinner every. single. night? I used to love love LOVE to cook, back when it was just my husband and me, in the days when dinner didn’t have to be eaten at […]
- [16 Quick and Easy Ways to Increase Your Productivity](https://karishollis.com/increase-productivity/): This post may contain affiliate links, which means I’ll receive a commission if you purchase through my links (at no extra cost to you). Please see my disclosure for more information. One of my favorite feelings in the entire world is reaching the end of a productive day. I love that feeling of sitting down with a book and a glass of wine or cup of tea, truly enjoying it because I DESERVE IT. I worked hard all day – stayed on top of the to-do list, schooled the kids, kept the house clean, cooked a great dinner, finished a project, stayed […]
- [Beginner's Guide to Time Management](https://karishollis.com/beginners-guide-time-management/): Why is time management so important? Good time management allows you to accomplish more in a shorter period of time, which leads to more free time, which lets you enjoy your kids or take some time to just *be*. In turn, this “extra” time lowers your stress and helps you focus, which leads to even better, more productive, less overwhelming days. It’s a circle – good days lead to more good days! I like to think that I know a lot about this subject. Don’t get me wrong – there’s always room for improvement. Over the years, though, I’ve had plenty […]
- [Blogs That Inspire Me](https://karishollis.com/blogs-that-inspire-me/): Since my blog is brand spanking new (and, therefore, doesn’t have a ton of content yet), I wanted to share some of the blogs that have changed my life for the better. By the end of this post, hopefully you’ll have visited some (or all!) of them and found that they are inspirational to you as well. I hope that you enjoy them as much as I have – they are all full of helpful hints, valuable lessons, and uplifting messages. Each one of these bloggers is a wealth of information on alllll of the topics I care most about! […]
- [Who is karishollis.com For?](https://karishollis.com/who-is-karis-hollis-com-for/): Put quite simply, this blog is for all of the people out there who are NOT living their best lives – but want to! It seems like everywhere I look, there’s another woman out there who feels overwhelmed and exhausted. I’m certainly no exception! I’m a recovering perfectionist, and I regularly suffer from “analysis paralysis” – when I can’t figure out where to start, it’s soooo much easier for me to sit and do nothing at all than it is for me to chunk away at my to-do list, one small item at a time. I homeschool my four kids, […]
- [I'm Here for YOU - Here's My Plan](https://karishollis.com/im-here-for-you/): I started this blog because I want to help other women (and myself!) become more productive and to feel better about themselves and their crazy busy lives. My hope is that we’re all able to find some sort of peace in the midst of the chaos of everyday life and to move, slowly but surely, toward a more reasonable and centered life. As a crazy busy mom of four homeschooled kids, I need just as much help as the next person with time management, getting dinner on the table, parenting, and doing it all. I have some tips and tricks […]

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