If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or constantly exhausted, maybe the answer isn’t to push harder. Maybe it’s to pause, reset, and come back stronger.

Rest isn’t stealing from your success. It’s strengthening it.

So take that break. Step away for a moment. Give yourself the space to breathe.

You might just find that it’s exactly what you needed to reach your personal best.

Feeling overwhelmed and stuck in the cycle of always doing but never progressing? The key to real productivity isn’t working harder – it’s working smarter.

This simple habit saves me hours every week and helps me start the day ready to work – not overwhelmed.

If you’re feeling trapped by your schedule – even though you technically have more time – it’s not your fault. The problem isn’t time itself… it’s how we structure it.

By decluttering your calendar, setting clear work hours, and planning ahead, you’ll finally create the freedom and flexibility you started your business for.

Think you’re bad at time management? Think again. This post uncovers the biggest time management myths holding entrepreneurs back and shows you how to break free from busywork. With practical tips to reclaim your schedule, you’ll learn to focus on what truly matters in your business and life.

Why I made the switch from Trello to Asana and how it's simplified my business as I grow my team.

In this episode, Kristen shares the 3 steps she takes to create a successful routine and gives you a behind-the-scenes look at her planned back-to-school morning routine.

In this episode, Kristen talks to her friend, mentor, and co-owner of Magnify Your Content, Rachel McMichael, about her journey as a mom + business owner and how she learned how to balance them both.

In this episode, Kristen shares the 4 questions she asks herself to help her (and YOU) achieve your goals by the end of the year.

In this episode, Kristen talks to mom of 4 and entrepreneur, Jasmin Niemiec, about how she balances raising her 4 kids while still being able to achieve her goals.

In this episode, Kristen shares her journey into entrepreneurship, how she pivoted from being a teacher to a fitness coach to where she is today, and the biggest mistakes she sees many entrepreneurs making and the first step to fix it.

In this episode, Kristen talks to course creator coach, Kristin Maahs, about all things business and balancing parenthood during the busy summer months.

In this episode, Kristen shares her favorite personal development books to add to your summer reading list, as well as her top 3 five-start fiction reads.

In this episode, Kristen shares how you can balance your life + business during the summer months — without sacrificing time with your family or wishing your summer away.

In this episode, Kristen interviews email marketing expert Allison Hardy about being thrust into entrepreneurship and how to navigate growing a business and being a mom.

In this episode, Kristen shares 9 different ways you can spring clean your to-do list so that you can be more productive in the warmer months — and actually ENJOY them!

In this episode, Kristen chats with her friend Melissa McKenzie about all things productivity and SYSTEMS, but more specifically, how your website can be a system that works for YOU in your business!

Here’s one thing that I know about being an entrepreneur… sometimes your currency is time, not money, and if I can spend money to help me be more efficient + productive, then it is worth the investment. And since we’re starting the holiday season, I wanted to share some of the things that I SWEAR by that help me better balance both my life + business.

Discover how to define your morning routines, leverage checklists and deadlines, and maximize your productivity with intention. My practical advice and Leanne’s experienced coaching make this episode a must-listen for any mom in the entrepreneurial space seeking to boost her business and create a fulfilling life.

Email marketing is my absolute FAVORITE way to connect with my followers and audience. Yes, social media is great and a big part of my business, but I love myself some long-form content and storytelling, so email is where I really tend to shine. But, it was sucking my soul to actually sit down and write an email because I had NO IDEA what to talk about. Here’s how I planned the rest of my marketing content for the year…

When I first started a business 8(ish) years ago, I was desperate for more freedom + flexibility in my schedule. I remember sitting in my office at school and feeling like I had a seatbelt strapped across my chest that wouldn’t allow me to move. Fast forward a few years later when I finally was matching my teaching salary to quit, and I was feeling anything but free or flexible. I still had a preschooler at home with me 2-3 days a week and my client load was all over the place at the time. I was working at random hours throughout the day, pulling my computer out at night after the kids went to bed, and I felt like my phone was attached to my hand 24/7.

You have a to-do list a mile long, but you’re constantly being interrupted by your kids or other distractions. How can you be expected to be a great mom and grow a successful online business? If that sounds like you, you’ll want to check out this podcast interview I did recently with my friend Kristin Maahs on the She’s Building a Dream podcast!