Capture The Chaos: Time Management Solutions for Busy Moms & Business Owners

137. How to Actually Get Stuff Done This Summer With Kids at Home

Running a business while your kids are home for the summer? It’s a beautiful mess. In today’s episode, I'm sharing what it really looks like to work from home during summer break, with everything from tattling and snack requests to the sweet moments of quiet time that actually stick.
You’ll hear how we’re easing into our own summer rhythm (yes, there have been interruptions), plus practical tips for managing your day, whether you’ve got toddlers who need constant attention or big kids who thrive with structure. We’re covering independent play, age-appropriate routines, and simple systems to help you get stuff done without losing your mind.
You can run your business and enjoy summer with your kids. Let’s talk about how.
 In this episode, you’ll learn:
How to help little kids play independently so you can focus (even for 15 minutes)
Ways to co-create structure with older kids (and get their buy-in!)
Sample daily rhythm ideas that support everyone in the house
Mindset shifts that ease the pressure to “do it all”
A gentle reminder: One thing done each day is a win in summer mode
Mentioned in This Episode:
Thriving Through Summer Workshop – A flexible planning workshop for moms who want structure and sanity this summer
Capture the Chaos Planner – Designed for real-life rhythms and grace-filled structure
If this episode encouraged you…
Take a screenshot, share it on IG Stories, and tag me @brittnierenee.co. I love seeing how you’re capturing the chaos.
And if you’re loving the podcast, leave a review! It helps more mamas find this space and feel less alone in the mess.
 
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136. How I’m Prepping for Summer with Kids Home

Summer break is thisclose and if you’re anything like me, you're torn between dreaming of slow mornings and already dreading the snack raids and sibling fights. If you’re a mom trying to keep your house and your business from falling apart while everyone’s home 24/7... this episode is your pre-summer pep talk and planning session.
Today I’m sharing exactly how I’m prepping our home, mindset, and rhythms to make summer feel a little less chaotic and a lot more calm. From decluttering the “junk mail counter” to setting realistic expectations with my kids, I’m walking you through what I’m doing right now to make this season smoother.
PLUS... if you’re craving some extra support, you have to check out my upcoming summer workshop, Thriving Through Summer. It’s grace-filled, practical, and totally designed for moms like you.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
How I reflect on what worked (and didn’t) last summer to prep this one
The “overwhelm zones” I’m tackling before the kids are home full-time
What’s in our summer stock-up stash (including swimsuits, sunscreen, and sanity-savers)
The bucket list convo I have with my kids—and how we build a loose rhythm together
Why it’s okay if you haven’t planned a thing yet (spoiler: I didn’t start until mid-June last year!)
Join the Summer Workshop!✨ Thriving Through Summer – June 4th ✨A simple, grace-filled workshop to help you build a flexible summer rhythm that works for your real life—not the Pinterest version.
You’ll walk away with:✅ A personalized weekly flow✅ Mindset shifts to release the pressure✅ Margin for both work and play (yes, even with kids home!)
Grab your spot here → [Insert Flodesk Link]
🎟 Only $22, or upgrade to VIP for more support!
Let's Connect:Screenshot this episode and tag me @brittnierenee_co—tell me your biggest summer prep struggle or the one thing you’re so ready to do this break!
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135. A Grace-Filled Alternative to Time Management

If you’ve ever created a perfectly color-coded schedule only to abandon it by Tuesday, this one’s for you. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on why traditional time management often fails, especially for Type B, ADHD, multi-tasking mamas, and what to do instead. We're talking about time stewardship: a grace-filled, purpose-driven way to spend your time without the pressure to be perfect. It’s not about control, it’s about intention, rhythms, and flexibility. Pour a cup of coffee and join me for a chat that might just change the way you plan your days.
WHAT YOU’LL HEAR:
The real reason time management doesn’t work for moms and creatives
Why “after this week it’ll calm down” is a lie we keep believing
The story of my Great Tuesday Meltdown (aka the peanut butter floor moment)
What time stewardship actually means—and why it’s more freeing than control
How to create a planning rhythm that supports your life instead of suffocating it
Simple daily, weekly, and monthly check-ins to realign without starting from scratch
 TOOLS + MENTIONS
🗂️ Capture the Chaos Planner – Built-in daily Top 3 priorities to support time stewardship (now 20% off!)→ www.capturethechaos.com
📥 Free Checkpoint Planning Download – Reset when life feels out of control→ Grab yours here
Other episodes in this series:
126 - How C.H.A.O.S. Habits Keep You Grounded on the Most Chaotic Days131 - Simple Weekly Planning System132 - How to Reset Your Routine When Life Feels Out of Control(134 - When You Feel Like You Suck at Setting Goals (Here’s What to Try Instead)
 
TRY IT FOR YOURSELF
Start with a daily check-in:→ Ask: What matters most today?→ Then: Pick your Top 3 priorities and let the rest go.
If this episode gave you a little “aha” moment (or made you feel less alone), leave a quick review and share it with a fellow chaos-managing mama. It helps more women like us find rhythms that fit, and it seriously makes my day.
 
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134. When You Feel Like You Suck at Setting Goals (Here’s What to Try Instead)

Goal setting can feel like a joke when you’re a busy mom, creative entrepreneur, or honestly, just a human living in 2025. You want to set goals that stick, but between the chaos of everyday life and the pressure to “do it all,” it’s easy to give up by February (or never set them at all). In this episode, I’m sharing why traditional goal setting often fails and walking you through my B.A.L.A.N.C.E. Goal Framework—a flexible method to set goals that align with your real life. Plus, there’s a free workbook to help you actually do the dang thing.
WHAT YOU’LL HEAR:
Why your goal-setting system isn’t “broken”—it’s just not working with your life
The sneaky trap of setting goals “just to go bigger”
How to build grace-filled goals that evolve with your season
My 7-part B.A.L.A.N.C.E. goal method
Tiny steps you can take this week to reconnect with a goal you care about
A free workbook to help you stay aligned, not overwhelmed
FREE DOWNLOAD
Grab the B.A.L.A.N.C.E. Goal WorkbookSet goals that actually stick with a printable or Notion version you can use again and again.
Read it on the blog here
Capture the Chaos Planner — now 20% offThis isn’t about perfection, it’s about building rhythms that work with your messy, beautiful life. Includes access to our monthly community call→ Grab Your Planner
If this episode gave you a new perspective or just made you feel seen—share it with a friend and leave a quick review! It helps more overwhelmed-but-dreaming mamas find the show and feel like they’re not alone in the messy middle.
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133. Faith During The Unknown

Ever felt like you're standing in the messy middle, waiting for a sign that everything's going to be okay? (Same, friend. Same.)In today’s episode, we’re talking about what it really looks like to trust God when you can’t see the whole plan—and why trying to micromanage the outcome might be the very thing holding you back. (Ouch, I know. Preaching to myself here too.)
You'll hear a few personal stories, some soul-hugging encouragement, a reminder that God is moving even when it feels like He’s on silent mode, and a few simple steps to practice faith today — not just "someday."
Plus, we’ll sprinkle in Scripture (aka God’s love notes) and a little deserted island story that might just stick with you the next time you’re tempted to miss the lifeboat He’s sending. 🚣‍♀️
If you're feeling stuck, anxious, or like you're carrying the whole future on your back... this one's for you.
In this episode, we chat about:
Why it's so hard to not micromanage God (and why He doesn't need an assistant, LOL)
How to recognize when you're trying to control what you can't control
The real meaning of faith in action (hint: it’s not just sitting still)
Scriptures that anchor your heart when life feels fuzzy and uncertain
A practical step you can take today to live with more trust and less tight-grip control
Scriptures Mentioned:
Proverbs 3:5-6 — "Trust in the Lord with all your heart..."
Isaiah 55:8-9 — "For my thoughts are not your thoughts..."
2 Corinthians 5:7 — "For we live by faith, not by sight."
If this episode gave your heart a little exhale, would you take a sec to leave a review or share it with a friend? You never know who might need this reminder today.Screenshot and tag me @brittnierenee so I can send you a giant virtual hug!
 
🔗 LINKS:
Capture the Chaos Planner
Instagram: @brittnierenee_co
Website: www.brittnierenee.com
 
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Welcome To The Capture The Chaos Podcast

132. How to Reset Your Routine When Life Feels Out of Control

Feeling scattered? In this episode of Capture the Chaos, Brittnie Renee shares how to reset your routine using her Checkpoint Planning System.
Highlights in this episode:
Why reflection is the missing piece in your planning routine
How to use daily, weekly, and monthly checkpoints to recalibrate
Simple ways to build grace-filled rhythms into real life chaos
How often do you actually reflect on what’s working in your routine? Send me a DM on Instagram @brittnierenee_co or screenshot this episode and tag me!
🔗 LINKS:
Download the Free Checkpoint Checklist
Capture the Chaos Planner
Episode 126 – CHAOS Habits
Episode 131 – Foundation 5 Framework
Instagram: @brittnierenee_co
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131. How to Build a Weekly Planning System That You’ll Actually Use

If your to-do list is out of control and you never know where to start your week… this episode is your starting point.
In today’s episode, I’m walking you through my Foundation 5, the simple weekly planning system I use to bring calm to the chaos of mom life and business. It’s flexible, ADHD-friendly, and real-life tested (like, tested while making chicken nuggets and answering client emails tested).
This is the backbone of how I plan my week without feeling like I’m drowning in sticky notes or giving up by Wednesday.
Highlights from this episode:
Why you don’t need a perfect system—you need a flexible one
What the Foundation 5 actually is and how I use it every week
How the Daily Check-In and Weekly Reset can change your life
My “empty out session” method for sorting your brain dump
Why white space isn't lazy—it’s lifesaving
Action Step:
Try just one part of the Foundation 5 this week. Start with a daily check-in: write your Top 3 and CHAOS Habits each morning and see how it shifts your focus.
Resources and Links Mentioned:
Morning Routine Creator – Free Download
Capture the Chaos Planner
Blog Post: How to Capture the Chaos with a Simple Weekly Planning System
Let’s Connect:
Come say hi on Instagram! I’d love to hear what part of the Foundation 5 you’re going to try first. Tag me or send a DM over at @brittnierenee_co!
 

130. Let Go of the All-or-Nothing Mindset

If you've ever told yourself, “If I can't do it perfectly, I won't do it at all,” you're not alone. This week on the Capture the Chaos podcast, we're diving deep into the all-or-nothing mentality—what it is, how it holds you back, and what to do instead. Whether you’re feeling stuck in your business, routines, or mindset, this episode will help you release the pressure to be perfect and start embracing small, imperfect progress.
Highlights in This Episode:
What the all-or-nothing mentality really looks like in everyday life
How perfectionism creates burnout, procrastination, and stress
5 practical tips to break free from the all-or-nothing trap
The power of tiny steps and embracing “good enough”
My current favorite products & routines (including frozen cucumber facials 😅)
Action Step You Can Take:
Choose one area of your life this week—cleaning, planning, working out, business—and take imperfect action. Something is better than nothing. Then tell me what you did—I’d love to hear it!
Resources and Links:
Read the full blog post
2025 Capture the Chaos Planner
Follow me on Instagram @brittnierenee_co
Grab Your 2025 Planner 20% off:
📘 Grab the 2025 Capture the Chaos Digital Planner for 20% off! No code needed
Let’s Connect:
What’s one way you’re letting go of the all-or-nothing mentality this week? DM me on Instagram @brittnierenee_co, leave a comment, or tag me in your stories—I want to cheer you on!
Leave a Review:
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129. 5 Ways to Declutter Your Mind and Feel Less Overwhlmed

You know that overwhelming feeling when your brain is a never-ending to-do list? We’ve all been there. In this episode, I’m sharing five simple and effective ways to declutter your mind so you can focus on what truly matters.
We’re not about doing more. We’re about doing less but with more purpose. So grab your favorite drink, get comfy, and let’s clear out that mental fog together!
Limited-Time Offer! Before we dive in, don’t forget that Capture the Chaos Planners are 20% off right now! No code needed—just head over to capturethechaos.com and grab yours before they’re gone!
Key Takeaways:
Brain Dump Everything – Write down everything swirling in your mind to free up mental space. Use task triage to organize priorities.
Daily Top 3 Priorities – Focus on the three most important tasks each day to feel accomplished without overwhelm.
Declutter Your Space – A messy space = a messy mind. Spend just 10-15 minutes tidying up.
Set Tech Boundaries – Reduce digital noise by turning off notifications and setting screen time limits.
Move Your Body – A short walk, stretch, or dance break can help clear your head and boost energy.
Action Step:Try incorporating one or two of these tips into your routine this week. Let me know how it goes!
Resources & Links:
Grab your Morning Routine Builder
Get the Capture the Chaos Planner to help you stay organized and in control of your time. Use code CHAOS15 for 15% off your order
Follow me on Instagram for more time management and planning tips or to just say hello!
Let’s Connect!Loved this episode? Screenshot it, share it on Instagram, and tag me @brittnierenee_co or @capturethechaosplanner so I can cheer you on! And if this episode helped you, please take a minute to leave a review—it helps more overwhelmed moms find their way to a little more balance.